Other mental health charities and resources

There are lots of other charities and organisations working around mental health that you can go to for support and information. 

Mental Health Foundation
020 7803 1101

Improving the lives of those with mental health problems or learning difficulties.

Together
020 7780 7300

Supports people through mental health services.

Young Minds
020 7336 8445

Provides information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person.

Depression Alliance
0845 123 2320

Provides information and support to those who are affected by depression via publications, supporter services and a network of self-help groups.

Childline 
0800 1111

Free, national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.

Ok2b

Ok2b seeks to achieve a positive shift change in the public’s attitude towards those that suffer with mental health problems through a long term high-profile events and media campaign.

Shift
0845 223 5447

Department of Health anti-discrimination project, working specifically with the media and employers.

National Mental Health Development Unit
NMHDU, launched in April 2009, consists of a small central team and a range of programmes funded by both the Department of Health and the NHS to provide national support for implementing mental health policy by advising on national and international best practice to improve mental health and mental health services.

The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
020 7827 8300

Working to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Gives free confidential information and advice to help people sort out their money, legal, consumer and other problems.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
01455 883300

Through the BACP you can find out more about counselling services in your area.

Age Concern 
0800 009966

Infoline relating to issues relating to older people

Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
020 7837 7324

Provides information, support and referral services

Nightline

Listening, support and information service run by students for students

Refugee Council
020 7346 6700

The UK’s largest organisation working with refugees and asylum seekers.

Relate
0300 100 1234

Offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support.

Counselling Directory

A free, confidential directory of trained, professional counsellors and therapists in the UK.

Teacher Support Network
08000 562 561

A 24/7 telephone support line which gives teachers access to professional coaches and counsellors 365 days a year. The network also campaigns for change within schools and education policy in order to improve the wellbeing, mental and physical health of teachers.