Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Resources

Samaritans

Help and support available 24hrs

• Helpline: Call 116 123
• Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous

People come to AA through many different means…choose the path that best suits you.

• Website: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
• Free helpline: 0800 9177 650
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Rehab 4 Addiction

Firstly, Rehab 4 Addiction offers a wealth of resources and information about addiction and mental health, which could be invaluable to those in need following a bereavement.

Secondly, they provide a helpline that offers immediate assistance to those struggling with addiction, a service that could be life-saving for some.

Lastly, they offer a comprehensive directory of treatment centres throughout the UK, making it easier for those in need to find help near them.

• Website: https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/
• Helpline: 0800 140 4690
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Cruse Bereavement Care

Grief is a natural process, but we know it can be devastating. Our specialist bereavement experts have experience in all types of loss and can offer support however and whenever the death occurred.

• Website: https://www.cruse.org.uk/
• Helpline: 0808 808 1677

Monday and Friday 9.30am – 5pm • Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am – 8pm • Weekends 10am – 2pm.

Sands

Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it.

• Website: https://www.sands.org.uk/
• Helpline: 0808 164 3332
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Rehab 4 Addiction

Firstly, Rehab 4 Addiction offers a wealth of resources and information about addiction and mental health, which could be invaluable to those in need following a bereavement.

Secondly, they provide a helpline that offers immediate assistance to those struggling with addiction, a service that could be life-saving for some.

Lastly, they offer a comprehensive directory of treatment centres throughout the UK, making it easier for those in need to find help near them.

• Website: https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/
• Helpline: 0800 140 4690
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Blue Cross

If you are grieving for a pet, or facing loss, the free and confidential Pet Bereavement Support Service (PBSS) is available.

• Website: https://www.bluecross.org.uk
• Helpline: 0800 096 6606 – Everyday 8.30am – 8.30pm
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CATS Protection League

Dealing with the death of your cat affects everyone differently. You may be struggling to cope with a range of difficult emotions or need advice on making decisions.

• Website: https://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/grief/advice
• Helpline: 0800 024 9494 – Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

NAPAC

NAPAC (the National Association for People Abused in Childhood) offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.

• Website: https://napac.org.uk/
• Supportline: 0808 801 0331 – Mon-Thurs 10am – 9pm and Fri 10am – 6pm
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Step Change

Free expert advice helps you deal with debts and get the support needed. You can get advice online or over the phone, and they will recommend a range of practical debt solutions based on your situation.

• Website: https://www.stepchange.org/ – Live chat available
• Helpline: 0800 138 1111 – Mon-Fri 8am – 8pm and Sat 9am – 4pm

Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.

• Website: www.westmerciawomensaid.org – Live chat available 9am-9pm
• Freephone: 0800 783 1359 open 24hrs
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service (SDAS)

Shropshire Domestic Abuse Services provide an outreach service and refuge for women, children, young people, men and LGBTQ victims.

• Website: https://www.shropsdas.org.uk/
• Helpline: 0300 303 1191

 Respect – Men’s advice line

The helpline for males victims of domestic abuse

• Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ – Webchat available – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 – 11am and 3 – 4pm
• Helpline: 0808 801 0327 – Monday -Friday 9am – 8pm
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mankind Initiative

Helping men escape domestic abuse

• Website: https://www.mankind.org.uk/ – Webchat available – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10 – 11am and 3 – 4pm
• Helpline: 01823 334244 – Weekdays 10am – 4pm

Refuge

For women and children. Against domestic violence.

• Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk – Webchat available – Monday – Friday 3 – 10pm
• Free 24hr National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

FRANK

Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today.

• Website: https://www.talktofrank.com/ – Live chat available
• Helpline: 0300 123 6600
• Text: 82111

Rehab 4 Addiction

Firstly, Rehab 4 Addiction offers a wealth of resources and information about addiction and mental health, which could be invaluable to those in need following a bereavement.

Secondly, they provide a helpline that offers immediate assistance to those struggling with addiction, a service that could be life-saving for some.

Lastly, they offer a comprehensive directory of treatment centres throughout the UK, making it easier for those in need to find help near them.

• Website: https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/
• Helpline: 0800 140 4690
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Beat Eating disorders

• Website: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Help for adults

The Beat Adult Helpline is open to anyone over 18. Parents, teachers or any concerned adults should call the adult helpline.

• Helpline: 0808 801 0677
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Help for young people

The Beat Youthline is open to anyone under 18.

• Youthline: 0808 801 0711
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays.

Rethink Mental Illness

Improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through their network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.

• Website: https://www.rethink.org/
• Freephone: 0808 801 0525
• Advice and information service: 9:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
• Webchat available 10am – 1pm, Click the webchat icon in the bottom right of the screen.
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. –They will aim to respond within 3 working days.

Shout

Available 24/7 to listen and support you to get to a calmer and safe place. Shout is a free, confidential, anonymous service for anyone in the UK.
It won’t appear on your phone bill.

• Website: https://giveusashout.org/
• Text: SHOUT to 85258

Mental Health Foundation

Their vision is for a world with good mental health for all. Our mission is to help people understand, protect and sustain their mental health.

Prevention is at the heart of what we do, because the best way to deal with a crisis is to prevent it from happening in the first place.

• Website: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Every Mind Matters

Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.

• Website: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

National Paranoia Network

The organisation aims to raise awareness of how disabling paranoia can be and to breakdown social taboos.

• Website: https://nationalparanoianetwork.org/
• Helpline: 0114 2718 210

National Self Harm Network

Support individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life.

Support and provide information for family and carers of individuals who self harm.

Raise awareness of the needs of people who self harm, dispel myths and combat discrimination.

• Website Forum: https://www.nshn.co.uk/

Campaign Against Living Miserably

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this.

• Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net
• Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm – midnight 365 days a year

PAPYRUS

PAPYRUS is the national charity dedicated
to the prevention of young suicide.

• Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
• Hopeline: 0800 068 41 41 – 5pm – midnight 365 days a year
• Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Citizen’s Advice

Benefits | Work | Debt and Money | Consumer | Housing | Family | Law

At Citizens Advice we believe no one should have to face problems without good quality, independent advice.

That’s why we’re here: to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

• Call Telford: 01952 567193 or 567173 – 10am – 4.30pm, Mon-Fri
• Call Shrewsbury: 0808 278 7894 –10am – 4pm, Mon-Fri