Although Siendo is not a mental health support service, we know how important it is to reach the right person at the right time. Therefore, we have compiled a list of mental health resources that may be helpful for you.

Note: All resources listed below are hyperlinked. Click on the organisation of interest and you will be redirected to their webpage. All resources and links correct as of January 2023.

Mental Health Crisis Services:

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): A UK-based charity providing a free helpline and webchat that are open 365 days a year, offering practical suggestions for all of life’s problems – whether that’s anxiety, relationship concerns, health worries, money worries or suicidal thoughts.

Oxford Safe Haven: Based in Oxford city, this ‘safe haven’ offers out of hours crisis support, in a non-clinical space, from Friday through to Monday.

PAPYRUS: Provides resources to help young people who are having suicidal thoughts. If you, or a young person you know, is not coping with life, you can contact PAPYRUS for confidential suicide prevention advice.

Rethink Mental Illness Advice Line: Expert advice and information to people with mental health problems and those who care for them, as well as giving help to health professionals, employers and staff.

Samaritans: If you or someone you know needs support or is in crisis, please contact the Samaritans. Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Shout: ‘Shout 85258’ is a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service in the UK. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need support.

Focused Services:

1 in 4: UK based support services available for survivors of sexual violence and abuse, especially child sexual abuse and trauma. 1 in 4 supports survivors with counselling, groups, advocacy, resources and exercises.

Adult Social Services: If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.

BEAT Eating Disorder Charity: BEAT are here to support people who have or are worried they have an eating disorder, as well as others affected, such as friends and family members.

Black, African & Asian Therapy Network: Nationwide services for a variety of mental health-related issues.

Child Social Services: NHS guidance on children and young people’s social care services to reduce risk with children.

Cruse Bereavement Care: Helpline, advice and counselling for people affected by grief (UK-wide).

Inspirited Minds: Provide professional, non-judgemental, confidential support to those with mental health illnesses within the Muslim faith community. That said, although Inspirited Minds works predominantly with those from an Islamic faith, they do not disregard any persons of differing backgrounds.

London Survivor’s Gateway: A helpline which provides a single point of access to all sexual violence support services in London. Offers counselling as well as practical services such as support reporting to police/or going to court and basically matches people with the relevant support service near where they live. (London only).

LondonFriend: These services have been developed to improve the health and mental wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Queer people when people need it the most. All services are delivered by trained LGBTQ volunteers and staff.

MalePsychology: Network, conferences and events around men’s and boy’s wellbeing and mental health.

Mankind Initiative: UK-wide talking service for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence, as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

Maytree: A free sanctuary offering four nights of support for those who are experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Mermaids: Supporting transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people.

National Bullying Helpline: an advice centre, providing assistance to individuals struggling with bullying issues, whether the bullying is in the home, the community, the playground, the workplace or online.

National Domestic Violence Helpline: National helpline for anyone affected by domestic abuse. Offers emotional support through talking service, also offers practical support including helping women into a refuge. (UK-wide).

No Panic: Recovery support for anxiety, panic attacks and OCD.

PANDAS: Mental health support for pregnant and new parents. PANDAS offer a support groups (online & in-person), a free helpline, text line and email support Monday-Sunday offering signposting and a listening ear for parents experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy or after having a baby.

Relate: UK’s largest provider of relationship support resources. Available on telephone, webcam, live chat, email and in-centre support across the UK.

Sands: Stillbirth and neonatal death charity that provides support to those affected by the death of a baby.

Solace Women’s Aid: Counselling and group work to help women recover from traumatic abuse.

Southeast and East Asian Centre (SEEAC): SEEAC provides free and subsidised mental health support, such as one-on-one counselling and peer-group activities, to Southeast and East Asian communities in the UK.

Switchboard LGBT: Switchboard are a safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. They support people to explore the right options for themselves. They are there to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits, and they understand how anxious you might feel before you pick up the phone.

Terrence Higgins Trust: UK-based HIV and sexual health charity, supporting those living with HIV and helping people to achieve good sexual health.

The Junction Pregnancy Loss Support: The Junction is a non-judgmental counselling service that provides a caring and safe atmosphere for you to talk confidentially to one of our trained advisors, whether you are experiencing a crisis pregnancy or any form of baby loss.

Victim Support: Emotional and practical support for victims of all types of crime in the UK.

Woman’s Trust: Free counselling, groups and workshops for women with experience of domestic abuse across London.

Addiction:

Alcoholics Anonymous: For those interested in learning more about alcoholism and finding twelve-step AA meetings in your area.

RESET Treatment and Recovery Support Service: RESET works with people who are using any substance, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, cannabis and new psychoactive drugs; providing a variety of different services to support individual needs.

Dual Diagnosis Anonymous: A self-help/peer support fellowship that support each other to manage mental health symptoms, address substance misuse/addiction issues, and move towards fulfilling lives in recovery!

Gamblers Anonymous: A twelve-step program for those who have a gambling issue. The only requirement to join is a desire to stop gambling.

Narcotics Anonymous: For recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.

NHS Alcohol Support: Extensive resources on alcohol recovery and supporting alcoholics.

NHS Smoking Services: Find local services who can help you stop smoking.

Rehab-online: Directory of residential rehabilitation services for adult drug and/or alcohol misusers in England and Wales.

Sex Addicts Anonymous: SAA is a twelve-step program for the purpose of finding freedom from addictive sexual behaviour and helping others recover from sex addiction.

Turning Point: National Charity Offering Support for Mental Health and Substance Addiction.

We Are With You: UK charity offering free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of the local services or online.

Westminster Drug Project: A national charity that supports adults with drug and alcohol addiction.

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