Mental Health Resources
Global’s Make Some Noise are supporting small charities across the UK by funding projects that are changing lives, including mental health projects offering help to people in their hour of need.
If you need someone to talk to right now, there are helplines with trained listeners available. They’re there to hear you without judgment and can help you work through what you’re feeling.
Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. You can reach them on 116 123 (UK-wide - 24 hours a day).
Mind's support line is 0300 102 1234. (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK offer a supportive listening service on 0800 587 0800 (6pm to midnight every day). If you're unable to connect to the main number you can call 0800 689 0880.
We have also put together a list of charities who offer national telephone or online support:
EMBRACE CHILD VICTIMS OF CRIME
Embrace is a national charity dedicated to supporting children and young people (18 and under) who have been harmed by serious crime. They deliver remote emotional support sessions for children and young people (18 and under) across the UK who are impacted by serious crime.
PETALS
Petals are a baby loss charity providing mental health support. They offer online support services including a listening service and Facebook support groups.
https://www.petalscharity.org/counselling/additionalsupport/
ACACIA FAMILY SUPPORT
Acacia Family Support offer nationwide support for perinatal mental health.
https://www.acacia.org.uk/services/national-services
SELF-HARM AWARENESS FOR ALL CUMBRIA (SAFA CUMBRIA)
Safa Cumbria offers self-harm and emotional crisis support. Their services include 1-2-1 counselling, family work, telephone support, groups, and psychoeducation via our Resilience Centre (PARC). They also offer digital and community-based resources
THE LONDON AUTISM GROUP CHARITY
The London Autism Group Charity is a fully autistic-led organisation supporting autistic people of all ages. They have a Facebook Support Group and virtual chat for autistic individuals and families in London.
https://www.londonautismgroupcharity.org/contact
GEORGIA’S VOICE
Georgia's Voice offer free online support for young women aged 18-25.
NORTHUMBERLAND PRIDE LMITED/ PRIDE ACTION NORTH
Offer online support groups for LGBTQIA+ young people aged 13-18.
https://www.prideactionnorth.org.uk/services/youth-support/
SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED DEATH IN CHILDHOOD
SUDC provide online calls with support nurses for those experiencing unexpected child deaths.
https://sudc.org.uk/bereavement-support-resources/
PROTECTION AGAINST STALKING
Have a support email for those who believe they are being stalked but it is not an immediate danger.
https://www.protectionagainststalking.org
POWER THE FIGHT
Offer online resources and talks from leading experts in the field of violence affecting young people.
https://www.powerthefight.org.uk
MIND MOSAIC COUNSELLING & THERAPY
Offer online counselling.
https://www.mindmosaic.co.uk/services/for-individuals-families
THE MOVING ON PROJECT
Offer online counselling services.
https://themovingonprojectcounselling.co.uk/services/counselling/
THE NAZ PROJECT (LONDON)
Provides online and in person sexual health, HIV support and counselling for Black, Asian, Latin American, and Global Majority communities in the UK.