Organisations that offer mental health support or signposting

There are several organisations in the UK who provide free support, advice, or information to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.

Breathing Space (Scotland)

A confidential listening service for people in Scotland, aged sixteen and over, who may be experiencing low mood, depression, or anxiety.
Telephone: 0800 83 85 87 (Friday to Monday 6pm-6am and Monday to Thursday 6pm-2am)

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Support for anyone over the age of 15 who is struggling with their mental health.
Telephone: 0800 585858 (5pm-midnight, every day)

Childline (for children and young people)

A 24/7 helpline for children who need support.
Telephone: 0800 1111

Grief Chat

Our free helpline for bereavement, grief, and loss.
Telephone: 0800 652 6352 (Monday to Thursday 10am-2pm)
Email: info@musculardystrophyuk.org

Mind Infoline

Mind’s Infoline is an information and signposting service.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday 9am-6pm) or text 86463
Email: info@mind.org.uk

Nightline (for students)

Nightline offers a listening service to students across the UK. They provide emotional support, information, and a safe space for students to talk about their mental health.
Visit Nightline to find out the details of your local listening service.

Rethink Mental Illness Advice Line

Rethink Mental Illness provides practical advice and information on a wide range of topics, such as social care, carers’ rights, and information on living with mental illness – including medication and care.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pm)
Email: advice@rethink.org

Samaritans

Confidential 24/7 support for people experiencing emotional distress.
Telephone: 116 123

SANEline

An out-of-hours mental health helpline offering emotional support and guidance.
Telephone: 0300 304 7000 (4pm-10pm, every day)

Shout 85258

Shout is a free, confidential, and anonymous 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. You can text from wherever you are in the UK.
Text: 85258

Switchboard LGBTQIA+ helpline

Switchboard is a listening service for LGBTQIA+ people who want to talk about anything related to sexuality and gender identity.
Telephone: 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm, every day)

The Silver Line

A 24/7 helpline, by Age UK, for older people who need conversation, friendship, and support.
Telephone: 0800 470 80 90

YoungMinds Parents Helpline

The Parents Helpline, by YoungMinds, offers tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health.
Telephone: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pm)