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Helpful resources
Your mental health and wellbeing are our top priority. If you need immediate support it's vital that you reach out as soon as possible.
If you're concerned about the possibility of developing a mental health issue, it's important to prioritise seeking guidance and support from your GP. Additionally, if you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please urgently call 999 (UK) or proceed to A&E, where you can request contact information for the nearest crisis resolution team.
These teams comprise mental health professionals dedicated to assisting individuals in severe distress.
Listed below are details of services and organizations offering direct help and support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
Samaritans operate 24/7, including during the Christmas and New Year period. Beat, the UK's leading eating disorders charity are also available 365 days year. SHOUT and CALM also maintain availability throughout the festive season.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) taking a stand against suicide. Helpline and web chat are available 365 days a year.
Call 0800 585 858
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Rethink Mental Illness is a British charity that seeks to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through its networks of local groups and services, information and campaigns.
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Call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).
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Beat is the UK's leading eating disorders charity with helplines and online chat available 365 days a year.
Call 0808 801 0677
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https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Anxiety UK offers an extensive range of support services designed to help control anxiety rather than letting it control you. (open Mon-Fri 10:30-16:30)
Helpline 03444 775 774
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Text support 07537 416 905​
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Mind offers an information line to answer questions about:
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Types of mental health problems
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Where to get help
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Drug and alternative treatments
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Advocacy.
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Call 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates).
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Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text ​85258
stem4 are the UK’s leading digital mental health charity for children and young people.
They offer 5 evidence-based mental health apps that support various mental health conditions as well as digitally delivered mental health literacy programmes in schools.
Young Minds offers tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. (Mon - Fri 9:30am - 4:00pm)
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Call 0808 802 5544
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Online chat available too
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