Resources
Depending on your needs, you may also find the following resources of use. The list is not extensive but includes a handful of niche counselling support groups, charities offering specialist help, online therapy forums and 24 hour counselling support lines.
Websites
Sussex Mental Healthline
Tel: 03005000101
For anyone experiencing mental health problems including anxiety and depression.
Cruse
Tel: 0808 808 1677
Support for after the loss of a loved one.
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
A Brighton based charity with a focus on supporting anyone affected by suicide.
Samaritans
Tel: 116 123
24hr confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis, including their family and friends.
Self-Harm Network Forum
Support for those who self-harm.
Maytree
Tel: 0207 263 7070
Non-medical respite centre for those in suicidal crisis. Free 4 night stay, based in London.
Sane
Tel: 0300 304 7000
SANE was established in 1986 to improve on the quality of life of those with mental health issues.
Domestic Violence Helpline
Tel: 0808 2000 247
24-hour domestic violence helpline with freephone number, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge
Frank
Tel: 0300 123 6600
Friendly, confidential drugs advice. Live chat 2pm-pm and SMS service via 82111.
Facts, personal stories and information on emergency help.
No Panic
Tel: 0844 967 4848
Help and support for those experiencing panic attacks, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other anxiety related disorders including those who are trying to give up on use of tranquilisers.
Also have a specific Youth helpline for 13-20 year olds: 0330 606 1174.
The CalmZone
Tel: 0800 58 58 58
Campaign Against Living Miserably.
CALM is a movement dedicated to male suicide – the biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK.
The Mix
Tel: 0808 808 4994
Essential support for anyone under 25. Support service offering support online, via confidential freephone number or via social media for any range of issues facing you such as mental health issues, money, drugs, homelessness etc.
