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You're not alone. Here are trusted organizations and resources to support your mental health journey.
If you or someone else is struggling and needs urgent support, free 24/7 helplines are available.
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Whatever you're going through, you can call the Samaritans for free, any time, from any phone.
116 123 (Free, 24/7)
jo@samaritans.org
Visit WebsiteMental health charity providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
0300 123 3393
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Visit WebsiteLeading movement against suicide, providing support services to men.
0800 58 58 58
Daily, 5pm to midnight
Visit WebsiteFor urgent mental health support when it's not an emergency. Available 24/7.
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Visit Website24/7 support for anyone under 35, or supporting someone under 35, with mental health and suicidal thoughts.
0800 068 41 41
Text: 07860 039 967
pat@papyrus-uk.org
Available 24/7, 365 days a year
Visit WebsiteFree, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Available 24/7
Visit Website"Struggling with addiction and mental health is more common than you think. Addiction isn't just about substances — it's deeply connected to emotional pain, trauma, anxiety and other mental health challenges."
Holistic person-centred addiction recovery support delivered by people with lived experience. Offers peer mentoring, group work, family support, and volunteer training.
07915 781496 or 07897 280476
contact@betterwayrecovery.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1193773
Visit WebsitePrivate residential addiction treatment clinics offering medically assisted detox, rehabilitation, and personalised treatment plans. Lifetime aftercare support included.
0800 170 1222 (Admissions)
01702 296 006 (Main Office)
Locations: Essex, London, Birmingham
Visit WebsiteAbstinence-based supported housing in community settings for individuals in recovery. Offers person-centred pathway plans and intensive recovery support in Southend-On-Sea.
info@recoveryfirsthousing.co.uk
28 days abstinence required before admission
Visit WebsiteProfessional counselling and psychotherapy services for addiction and mental health. Offers a supportive, compassionate space for personal growth with a focus on self-awareness and relationships.
BACP registered, NLP Certified Master Practitioner, Transactional Analysis Counselling Psychotherapist with 13 years experience
Visit WebsiteJoin our Facebook community for peer support and resources for those struggling with addiction and mental health.
Visit Facebook GroupFree support for people with alcohol problems.
0800 917 7650 (24/7)
Visit WebsiteOur local initiative providing community support and connecting people with services.
info@safehavenmh.co.uk
Contact UsFree Mental Health First Aid courses, one-to-one support sessions, and PTSD support for veterans. Educating communities with the tools to help those in mental health crisis.
theelliotprojectcharity@gmail.com
497 Mental Health First Aiders trained to date
Zero Suicide Alliance training for anyone aged 16 and over who wants to know what to do if someone they know may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.
Start TrainingMental health charity using football to challenge stigma and support people struggling with poor mental health and social isolation. Offers men's, women's, and walking football therapy sessions.
Based in Tidworth, Wiltshire | Registered Charity No. 1203577
Visit WebsiteNon-profit eliminating stigma around men's mental health. Offers peer-to-peer support, weekly football sessions, talk nights, workshops, and financial assistance for counselling.
Portsmouth & Purbrook
Monday football 8pm | Talk nights 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
Visit WebsiteMindset and meditation coaching service offering sound baths, meditation, and evidence-based coaching created from lived experience. Helping people slow down, reconnect, and find balance.
Visit WebsiteAt the core of everything we do is a simple belief: no one should ever feel alone in their struggle.
If you're struggling, please reach out. Whether it's to one of the organizations listed above, a trusted friend, or your GP — taking that first step is brave, and help is available.