Help Links.

Samaritans website is a valuable resource for those who are suicidal and for their family members or carers. Full signposting list is available on Samaritans website in the "other sources of help" section.

Website: www.samaritans.org

Mind (England and Wales)
Advice, support, and information around mental health issues including self-harm. Mind do not have a crisis helpline to support individuals who are actively suicidal and in crisis. Mind also have a legal advice line in England and Wales.

Aware (Northern Ireland)
Confidential service for people who are experiencing depression, online support groups and mail service available on website.

Email: info@aware-ni.org
Website.www.aware-ni.org

For anxiety and depression. Available in England, need to be registered with a GP. Can apply online:

NHS 111 (UK, but not NI) - see full listing in "Health" section.
If seeking mental health crisis support, call 111, select “option 2”.

Support groups for men, who are in crisis or distress, to talk about their mental health. Meet in person 7pm on Mondays, except bank holidays. See website for groups nearby (not yet in Northern Ireland) although can email about online groups if no group nearby:

Shout
Support for anyone in crisis and struggling to cope. Free 24/7 text service

Hub of Hope
Hub of Hope is a UK mental health support database. Run by national mental health charity Chasing the Stigma. People can find support within their local area by simply entering their address or postcode to the search bar on the website. National charities/services are also listed - click on "National" button on search results page.

Website: http://www.hubofhope.co.uk

available as as app

ChildLine UK (18yrs and under)
Free help and support for children and young people. 24 hours

Report Remove – a ChildLine service to help young people under 18 to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet: https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/online-mobile-safety/report-remove/

NSPCC (Helping adults protect children)
Free help, advice and support if worried about a child or if unsure.

NSPCC have 5 other dedicated helplines for reporting specific forms of abuse: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/dedicated-helplines/​​​​​​​

The Mix UK (under 25 years)
Free help and support for children and young people.

Kooth
Online digital mental health and wellbeing support for ages 11-24. Website and app.

Website: www.kooth.com