Mind
Mind offers advice and support to service users. They have a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance. More information on the Mind website
Tel:0845 766 0163
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Mental Health Foundation
We exist to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We bring together teams that undertake research, develop services, design training, influence policy and raise public awareness within one organisation. We are keen to tackle difficult issues and try different approaches, many of them led by mental health service users.
Tel:020 7803 1100
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Rethink
Rethink is a national charity which provides information, advocacy plus a network of local groups and community services for people with severe mental illnesses and their carers. More information on the Rethink website
Tel:0845 456 0455
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Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
SCMH is a charity that seeks to influence mental health policy and practice and enable the development of mental health services through research and training. More information on the SCMH website
Tel:020 7827 8300
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Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. More information can be found on the Samaritans website
Tel:0845 7 90 90 90
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SANE
A national charity which provides information and emotional support to people with mental illness, their families and carers, works to improve education, training and services, and carries out research into the causes of serious mental illness. More information on the SANE website
Tel:020 7375 1002
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Scottish Association for Mental Health
SAMH is the biggest mental health organisation in the voluntary sector in Scotland. It operates a range of services across Scotland for people with mental health problems. It also strives to influence public policy. More information on the SAMH website
Tel:0141 568 7000
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Together
A charity that supports 2,500 people through 100 different mental health services across England. They support people with mental health needs and help them get what they want from life and to feel happier. More information at the Together website
Tel:020 7780 7300
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Young Minds
Young Minds provides information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person. More information at the Young Minds website
Tel:020 7336 8445
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