This table gives sources of mental health help during the Covid-19 crisis. It’s regularly updated but please tell us if you find any errors or think we could add anything. We are working to make the links clickable but in the meantime just cut and paste them into your browser.
| Organisation | How do I Contact? | Support Given | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Mind | https://www.google.com/amp/s/childmind.org/article/supporting-kids-during-the-covid-19-crisis/amp/ | Helping children through the Covid-19 crisis | Information for parents |
| Mind | https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/#collapsec2e85 | Information Specific to Covid-19 & mental well being. | Covid-19 - how to cope guidance. |
| Mind | https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/suicidal-feelings/about-suicidal-feelings/#.WEQNQ_mLSUk | Information resource | Why do I feel suicidal and what do I do to help myself? |
| Mind | https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/ | Contact Information | The "I need urgent help" takes you to a tool to help you decide what to do in a crisis. |
| Samaritans | https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ | Link to information | Contact information and other information. |
| Samaritans | Call 116 123 | Telephone Support | Call Free 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. (you don't have to be suicidal to call) |
| Samaritans | Text 07725 909090 | Text Message Support | Text if you are feeling depressed or suicidal to talk to a Crisis Counsellor. |
| Samaritans | [email protected] | Email support | |
| Supports Line | https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/suicide/?fbclid=IwAR1sUheZyBIDR0EHvVcvFQZudbfb-HWs9a-JRKzYpmP7eetF4vtmztUdMJs | Information resource | General information about suicidal feelings and link to other organisations that can help. |
| Turn2Me | https://turn2me.org/landing/online-counselling-b?gclid=CK_j9-PE2tACFUuT7QodvaMNlg&fbclid=IwAR3-4PdjqmtL0kOVnOYvRRMg3GkRrlzRsSYb0S95Smxxsd9nuo9fyBCDXgg | Free Online Counselling | Just click the link to talk to someone. |
| Calm Harm | http://www.thecalmzone.net/ | Information resource | General information and webchat available (may not be appropriate for during a crisis), but good information. |
| Calm Harm | 0800 585858 | Contact by telephone | Contact Number |
| Papyrus | https://papyrus-uk.org | Help for younger people | General information about mental health and suicide fior young Adults |
| Papyrus | 0800 068 4141 | Crisis telephone support for young people in a crisis | Support during a crisis for younger people |
| Premier Lifeline | http://www.premierlifeline.org.uk | General advice and contact | Christian Support |
| Shout | Text 85258 | FREE text chat with a trained crisis Volunteer. | Free to all mobile Networks |