National support

A list of websites and organisations that can offer first‑step support, advice, and guidance if you’re struggling or want to talk about how you’re feeling.

Resources:

  • Hub of Hope — The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place. 
  • Every Mind Matters — Every Mind Matters is a campaign run by NHS England, which features the mental health tool My Mind Plan at the heart of their resources and advice for those facing mental health problems. 
  • Mind—Mental health information, advice and practical support covering a wide range of conditions.
  • Rethink Mental Illness — Information, advice and support for people living with severe mental illness, as well as families and carers.
  • Mental Health Foundation — Evidence-based advice, guides and wellbeing resources.

Helplines:

  • SHOUT text service — Shout’s mental health professionals are available 24/7 and can help if you’re feeling stressed, isolated or low. Text REACHOUT to 85258 from anywhere in the UK to start a conversation.
  • Mind — Mind offers mental health advice, support, and resources. Call 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am — 6pm).
  • Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) — Call CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm – midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk.
  • Samaritans — Whatever you're going through, Samaritans will answer your call 24/7. Call 116 123 if you need to talk.