Coping & Support (Carers, Friends, and Family)
Help & Support Contacts:
Carers Trust
Web: carers.org
This organisation provides information and support for those in a caring position.
Carers UK
Tel: 0808 808 7777
Web: carersuk.org
This service provides advice and support for people caring for someone else.
Citizens Advice
Tel: 03444 111 444
Text: 03444 111 445
Citizens Advice is a well-known service for the public that is FREE and provides confidential information and advice on an array of topics, such as your rights, money, housing, and legal matters etc.
NHS Choices - Carers Direct
Web: nhs.uk/carersdirect
This resource provides information from the NHS on support available to carers.
Rethink Mental Illness
Tel: 0300 5000 927
Web: rethink.org
This organisation provides support and information for those who may be affected by mental health problems. This resource also features local support groups.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Web: rcpsych.ac.uk
This is the professional body for psychiatrists. This resource also contains information about mental health problems and treatments.
Samaritans
Freephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 90 90, Stirling FK8 2SA
Web: samaritans.org
This is a well-known organisation that provides support on an array of matters.
Time to Change
Web (England): time-to-change.org.uk
Web (Wales): timetochangewales.org.uk
Time to Change is a national campaign that works to end stigma and discrimination against those who battle mental distress and disorder across England and Wales.
Turn2Us
Web: turn2us.org.uk
Turn2Us helps those who may be experiencing financial difficulty access helpful benefits, grants, and other support services.
YoungMinds
Tel (parents): 0808 802 5544
Text: 85258
Web: youngminds.org.uk
Is a well-known charity that is committed to improving the mental health of babies, children, young people, as well as providing support for their parents and/or carers.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (UK. only).
Are you an organisation/charity that offers a particular kind of support service? We’d love to hear from you and add you to our list! To submit your resource/service, email theroompsy@outlook.com