Mental Health Resources

Mental health challenges can feel overwhelming, but help is available. Below is a comprehensive list of UK-based mental health resources offering support, information, and guidance for individuals, families, and professionals.

Emergency Support

Samaritans

For immediate emotional support, available 24/7.

Phone: 116 123

NHS 111

For urgent but non-emergency health advice, including mental health concerns.
Phone: 111

Website: www.nhs.uk

999

For emergencies, including mental health crises that may involve harm to self or others.

General Mental Health Support

NHS Mental Health Services

Free mental health support and services available across the UK through the NHS.

Website: NHS Mental Health Services

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Evidence-based mental health guidelines and treatment recommendations.

Website: NICE Mental Health Guidelines

Mind

Provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Infoline: 0300 123 3393

Rethink Mental Illness

Offers resources and support for individuals living with mental illness and their families.

Website: www.rethink.org

Advice Line: 0808 801 0525

Mental Health Foundation

A charity promoting mental health awareness through research, education, and public campaigns.

Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Support for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

Anxiety UK

Support for individuals living with anxiety disorders, stress, and anxiety-based depression.

Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Helpline: 03444 775 774

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Aimed at preventing suicide among men and young people.

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

Trauma and PTSD Support

PTSD UK

Resources for individuals living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Website: www.ptsduk.org

Victim Support

Provides free, confidential support for individuals affected by crime or traumatic events.

Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk

Support Line: 08 08 16 89 111

Support for Parents and Perinatal Mental Health

PANDAS Foundation

Support for families dealing with perinatal mental health issues, including postnatal depression.

Website: www.pandasfoundation.org.uk

Helpline: 0808 1961 776

Tommy’s

Provides support for parents dealing with pregnancy complications, loss, or postnatal challenges.

Website: www.tommys.org

Young People’s Mental Health

YoungMinds

Mental health support for young people, parents, and caregivers.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Childline

A free, confidential service for children and young people under 19.

Website: www.childline.org.uk

Phone: 0800 1111

Workplace Mental Health Support

Mental Health at Work

Resources for employers and employees to improve workplace mental health.

Website: www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk

Able Futures

Support for employees struggling with mental health at work.

Website: www.able-futures.co.uk

Phone: 0800 321 3137

Specialist Helplines

Cruse Bereavement Support

Help for those dealing with grief and loss.

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

Helpline: 0808 808 1677

Online and Self-Help Resources

Togetherall

An online mental health community offering peer support and resources.

Website: www.togetherall.com

Moodjuice

Self-help guides and tools for common mental health challenges.

Website: www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk