If you or someone you love is experiencing a mental illness or is in need of urgent support, there are lots of places you can go to for help. Never be afraid to speak up - browse our list of useful contacts and make it your priority to get in touch with an organisation that can help you.
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. The charity campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Mind won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
London
Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, often through their telephone helpline.
Surrey
24 hours
SANE is a UK-wide charity working to improve quality of life for people affected by mental illness. SANE offers emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental health problems through their helpline, Textcare and their online Support Forum where people share their feelings and experiences.
London
4.30pm - 10.30pm
