My Black Dog
My Black Dog is a charity that offers peer-to-peer support for people who are struggling with their mental health, particularly depression. They provide a free online chat service via volunteers who have lived experience of mental health issues.
Side by Side
Side by Side is a supportive online community created by the mental health charity Mind where you can feel at home talking about your mental health and connect with others who understand what you are going through.
https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Standing together, united against suicide. We’re the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and we’re taking a stand against suicide. Whatever you’re struggling with, we’ve got your back. From depression to money worries, we’ve got loads of practical advice and information to help…
0800 585858
Frazzled Café
Frazzled Café is a charity focussed on mental health outreach; they facilitate public meetings which provide a ‘talk-in’ place where people who are feeling ‘frazzled’ can meet fortnightly to talk and share their personal experiences.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust Crisis Services
NHS Foundation Trust Crisis Services provides advice and support regarding mental health crises in County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York; the Support Line liaises with the relevant mental health services for each area.
0800 0516 171
www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/crisisadvice/
Silverline
Silverline is a free, confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Working in partnership with Age UK, Silverline can also signpost to local support services.
We offer friendship, conversation, and support to older people aged 55 and over. Whatever the day or time, you can pick up the phone and speak to one of our friendly Silver Line team members.
Whether you’d like to exchange a quick “good morning” with someone, fancy a chat about how your day has gone, or need a trusted listening ear to share your thoughts and feelings with, we’re here to talk.
0800 4 70 80 90
https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/
Shout 85258
Text: 85258
info@giveusashout.org
https://giveusashout.org/
7 Cups
7 Cups provides a space for people to talk and be heard through free 24/7 online communities and 1:1 chat with trained listeners. The 7 Cups service is accessible via their website as well as through their free app, available on Google Play and Ap
SANEline
SANEline give help, information and emotional support for those affected by mental health illness, including friends, family and carers. They are open 4pm – 10pm every day of the year.
Our trained helpline volunteers aim to be empathic and non-judgemental, providing space and time for you to talk about your mental health, or the mental health of someone close to you.
0300 304 7000
info@sane.org.uk
https://www.sane.org.uk/how-we-help/emotional-support/saneline-services
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They help take on any challenge – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Their services – including a crisis messenger.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans offer 24-hour, confidential emotional support service for anyone in distress or experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings.
We’re waiting for your call. Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
Call 116 123 FREE
jo@samaritans.org
www.samaritans.org/
