Mental Health
We know that, unfortunately, many people are suffering in silence with poor mental health; as a company, we speak openly about mental health and promote various organisations that can help. We want to beat the Stigma around mental health with a focus in the predominantly male-dominated industries we supply.
When you're living with a mental health problem or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information is vital. On this page, you will find a range of links and resources to help you and those around you.
https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk
https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
MIND Services
Helplines
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Ask us about:
- mental health problems
- where to get help near you
- treatment options
- advocacy services.
Our Infoline provides an information and signposting service. We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Legal line: 0300 466 6463
Email: legal@mind.org.uk
Post: Mind Legal line, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Our Legal line provides legal information and general advice on mental health related law. We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Ask us about:
being detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioning)
mental capacity
community care
discrimination and equality.
Local Minds
Local Minds provide mental health services in local communities across England and Wales. You can find out if there is a local Mind where you live by searching our map.
Find your Local Mind
Side by Side
Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can feel at home talking about your mental health and connect with others who understand what you are going through.
We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes, but now there's a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you're feeling good right now, or having a hard time, it's a safe place to share experiences and listen to others. The community is available to all, 24/7.
Side by Side is moderated daily from 8.30am to midnight.
Other Great organisations:
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
anxietyuk.org.uk
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.
Cruse Bereavement Care
0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Information and support after a bereavement.
Depression UK
depressionuk.org
Depression self-help organisation made up of individuals and local groups.
Do-it
do-it.org
Lists UK volunteering opportunities.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331
support@napac.org.uk
napac.org.uk
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline, email support and local services.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
nice.org.uk
Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
0300 330 0700
nct.org.uk
Provides information, support and classes for parents.
NHS UK
nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 41 41
07860 039967 (text)
pat@papyrus-uk.org
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open daily from 9am–midnight.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
Sane
sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems.
Togetherall
togetherall.com
Online mental health community (formerly called Big White Wall). Free in some areas through your GP, employer or university.
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
psychotherapy.org.uk
Professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Provides online register of psychotherapists offering different talking treatments privately.