Useful resources

We have collected a range useful resources and contact information – from helplines to apps to information pages – which you can access from home, all designed to support your mental wellbeing.

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Hub of Hope 

The Hub of Hope is a nationwide mental health database, designed to connect individuals with vital support services. Accessible via the website or mobile app, it allows people to easily find local, national, and online mental health and crisis support services. Users simply enter their location or use GPS to see a list of nearby services, including other charities, NHS resources, and emergency helplines. The platform empowers individuals to quickly and confidentially access the right kind of help when they need it most.

NHS Every Mind Matters

Try the NHS Every Mind Matters quiz to get personalised suggestions now, or find other tips, advice and support to help boost your mental wellbeing.

Helplines

We are here to support you, but if you need immediate, specialist or out of hours’ support, these organisations can help you:

NHS 111 option 2 is a mental health crisis response service. Open 24/7 for support. The helpline is free to call from any phone.

Call 111 and select option 2 “Mental health crisis”.

Samaritans is open 24/7 for support. The helpline is free to call from any phone.

Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org

Mental Health Matters phone line is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call 0800 107 0160

Shout is a confidential 24/7 text messaging service offering support. Free from most mobile networks

Text SHOUT to 85258

Young Minds operates a 24/7 text messaging service which provides support for young people who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. Free from most mobile networks

Text ‘YM’ to 85258

The Silver Line operates the only confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

Call 0800 4 70 80 90

Switchboard is an LGBT+ helpline offering advice and understanding. The helpline is open everyday between 10am-10pm.

Call 0300 330 0630

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