Support Directory
A directory charities, groups and organisations offering support for PTSD and related mental health issues.
UNITED KINGDOM
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
W: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
T: 0800 9177 650
ANXIETY UK
We work to relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services.
T: 03444 775 774
BEAT - EATING DISORDERS
Our e-learning platform provides people supporting someone with an eating disorder with a space to learn, share and find community through workshops, courses and forums.
T: 0808 801 0677
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
T: 0800 585858
COMBAT STRESS UK
We provide specialist clinical treatment and support for veterans from the British Armed Forces, focusing on those with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, and moral injury resulting from their experiences during military service.
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
Staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement, we offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.
T: 0808 808 1677
GALOP
Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse.
T: 0800 999 5428
E: help@galop.org.uk
HOURGLASS
Hourglass is the only charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people across the United Kingdom. With more than 25 years’ experience and expertise, our mission is to listen, advise and support vulnerable older people and all those affected throughout the UK.
Tel: 24/7: 0808 808 8141
E: enquiries@wearehourglass.org
FB: @wearehourglass
X: @wearehourglass
LIFELINE (N. Ireland)
For anyone in N.Ireland who is in distress or despair. Immediate help on phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Face to face counselling can be arranged, also befriending, mentoring. Issues dealt with include suicide prevention, self harm, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety.
T: 0808 808 8000
MEN'S HEALTH FORUM
In the UK, one man in five dies before he reaches 65. Together we can change that. The Men's Health Manifesto sets out the changes needed to tackle the high rate of premature deaths in men.
T: 020 7922 7908
NO PANIC
Helping people who suffer from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders and other related anxiety disorders, including those people who are trying to give up tranquillizers.
T: 0844 967 4848
MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
The UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
Tel: 020 7803 1100
MIND
We're Mind, the mental health charity. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. We can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support.
T: 029 2039 5123
OCD ACTION
We provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD, work to raise awareness of the disorder amongst the public and front-line healthcare workers, and strive to secure a better deal for people with OCD.
T: 0845 390 6232
OCD UK
We’re here to support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between.
T: 03332 127 890
PAPYRUS
The national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Our vision is for a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people who may have suicidal thoughts.
T: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 0778 620 9697
PTSD Resolution
A UK charity providing free confidential PTSD and trauma therapy for veterans, reservists and families, offering fast access to support across the UK.
PTSD UK
PTSD UK is the only charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder – no matter the trauma that caused it.
PREMIER LIFELINE
The National Christian Helpline is a confidential telephone helpline offering a listening ear, emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, prayer and signposting. Open 9am to midnight every day of the year.
T: 0300 111 0101
REFUGE
At Refuge, we believe that no-one should have to live in fear of violence and abuse. Refuge’s specialist services include refuges, independent advocacy, community outreach projects, culturally specific services and the 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
T: 0808 2000 247
RESPECT
The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
Freephone 0808 8010327
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS
Our vision is for equality, rights, the fair treatment and maximum quality of life for all those affected by mental illness, their carers, family and friends.
T: 0300 5000 927
SAFER WALES
Safer Wales is an independent charity whose mission is to support, protect and empower groups of people who are often invisible in society. For the last 20 years we have been working with victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, exploitation and hate crime.
SAMARITANS
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.
T: 116 123
SANE
Established to raise awareness and combat stigma about mental illness, educating and fighting to improve mental health services and to provide care and emotional support for people with mental health problems, their families and carers.
Text: 07984 967 708
SCOTLAND'S DOMESTIC ABUSE & FORCED MARRIAGE HELPLINE
Our helpline is here to support anyone experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. We provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls us.
W: https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/
T: 0800 027 1234
Text / WhatsApp: 07401288595
E: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
SMART RECOVERY
SMART Recovery helps participants decide whether they have a problem, builds up their motivation to change and offers a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery.
STRONGMEN
Our aims and ambitions are to tackle emotional and mental health issues brought about by the suffering from bereavement.
T: 07852 771272
SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE
The Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those who have been impacted by a loss through suicide. We offer emotional support, help and information through our telephone helpline, information, peer led support group meetings around the country, online forum and virtual group meetings.
T: 0300 111 5065 (Monday and Tuesday 9am – 5pm)
THE SILVER LINE
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
T: 0800 4 70 80 90
WE ARE WITH YOU
We provide free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
WELSH WOMAN'S AID
Welsh Women’s Aid is the national charity in Wales working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.
W: https://welshwomensaid.org.uk/about/
WOMAN'S AID
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation we provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
DoD SFE HELPLINE
If you are a member of the DoD community affected by sexual assault, you can chat online with a trained staff member who can provide confidential crisis support.
W: https://shlhotlines.safehelpline.org/
EATING DISORDER HOPE
Eating Disorder Hope is an online community that offers resources, education, support, and inspiration to those struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, body image issues, and a myriad of other disordered eating behaviours.
HOPELINE
An independent volunteer organization originally founded by a group of concerned local citizens providing a confidential telephone service for people in crisis.
IMALIVE
Our focus is suicide intervention, prevention, awareness and education. We provide help and hope through online crisis chat, college campus and high school events and other educational programs.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Dedicated to: preventing suicidal behaviour, alleviating its effects, and providing a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors. If you are feeling suicidal or know of someone who needs help, browse HELP on the IASP website to find a crisis centre anywhere in the world.
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE
We provide 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
W: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
T: 1 800 273 8255
SAFE HELPLINE
Offering free, anonymous, confidential, and secure support 24/7. For US DoD Military Service members.
T: 877-995-5247
SUICIDE.ORG
If you are suicidal, have attempted suicide, or are a suicide survivor, you will find help, hope, comfort, understanding, support, love, and extensive resources here.
AUSTRALIA
LIFELINE
A national charity providing experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We're committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope. Our vision is for an Australia free of suicide.
T: 13 11 14
SAMARITANS
Our volunteers are trained to provide a safe and caring support environment to help you explore your feelings, and uncover your options for a pathway forward.
T: 135 247
CANADA
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.
W: www.cmha.ca
DISTRESS CENTRE OF OTTAWA AND REGION
Working within the continuum of mental health services, we contribute to a healthier and safer community by providing suicide prevention, crisis intervention, psychological stabilization, emotional support, information, referral and education services, without judgement, to individuals in need.
HELP AHEAD
Help Ahead is the centralized phone line to access child, youth and family mental health and well-being resources in Toronto. We are experienced, friendly and just a call away.
T: + 1 866 585 6486
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.
T: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
SUICIDE ACTION MONTRÉAL
Offering Montrealers who are either witnesses, distressed, worried or bereaved, a range of support services to help them through their problems.
W: www.suicideactionmontreal.org
T: 1 866 277 3553
THE CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH
CAMH is Canada’s largest mental health hospital and a top global mental health research centre. Breakthrough discoveries pioneered here have contributed to some of the most significant advances in mental health care. Continued investment in mental health research at CAMH will accelerate new discoveries that lead to life-saving treatments for people around the world.
W: www.camh.ca
HONG KONG
SAMARITANS HONG KONG
Because we know emotional distress does not discriminate or choose its time, we are always here for our callers, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
T: 2896 0000
SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES
Supporting people who are suicidal, despairing or distressed by means of befriending and other services, supporting them to regain control of their emotions and the will to live on.
T: 2382 0000
NEW ZEALAND
SAMARITANS (New Zealand)
Providing confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing loneliness, depression, despair, distress or suicidal feelings. Whatever you're going through, call us any time.
T: 0800 726 666
SINGAPORE
SAMARITANS (Singapore)
As one of the only 24-hour hotlines in Singapore, we provide round the clock emotional support for those in distress. This service is manned by trained volunteers.
T: 1800-221 4444
SRI LANKA
SUMITHRAYO (Sri Lanka)
Confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing, feelings of distress or despair, including those that may lead to suicide.
T: 011 2692909
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