The Mix
Confidential support available for those who are under 25 years old. You can ring, text, email or use the 1-to-1 chat feature on the website. This is a free service that provides you with support and advice
The Girl with the Curly Hair Project
The Curly Hair Project is a social enterprise which supports people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them, founded by autistic author Alis Rowe. It offers animated films, comic strips and diagrams to make their work interesting and easy to understand. It offers a wealth of research on the website
Shout
Shout 85258 is an anonymous, free, and confidential text support service for anyone. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, their trained Shout volunteers are here for you, day or night. They can help with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression or sadness, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, panic attacks, loneliness, isolation, abuse and
SANEline
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. This is available for people 16 years old and over. To request a call back leave a message with your first name and phone number and we will call
Rethink Mental Illness
Webchat service is open Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) from 10 am – 1 pm. Offers practical advice and support to people of all ages on issues such as the Mental Health Act, community care and welfare benefits, living with mental illness, medication and care. You can also find local services
Papyrus and HopeLine
Confidential support for people up to 35 years old who feel suicidal. You can call for free, text or email. The children’s hotline is called HopeLine UK and parents, carers and guardians can also ring if they are concerned about a young person in crisis. We also offer advice on their website relating to coping
OCD Action
On OCD Action website, you can download information and resources, join online forums and meet other people of all ages with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). If you would like to speak to someone confidentially, you can call the number above or email them. You may need to leave a message and they will get back
NSPCC Building Connections
Building Connections is an online service for young people up to the age of 19, empowering them to find a way through loneliness. Young people work with a trained befriender, who guides them and champions them each step of the way. Building Connections gives young people tools that can help them build their confidence and
NHS Mental Health Services
Call for free and you can get advice through their website. If you go through the 111 website above and answer the questions, someone will call you back. They assist people of all ages to find the best place to get help if you cannot contact your GP during the day, or when your GP
National Bullying Helpline
The National Bullying Helpline is a national confidential volunteering service that will listen to people of all ages. You can discuss topics such as bullying in school, workplace bullying, gaslighting or anything else in relation to bullying. There is some advice and help guides for people of all ages on their website. The helpline is