Where to get support or find out more
NHS 111
If you need help during a mental health crisis or emergency, ring 111 and choose ‘Mental health’. You’ll get:
- 24-hour advice and support – for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for.
- Help to speak to a mental health professional.
- An assessment to help decide on the best course of care.
(People over 18 who live in Durham, Darlington or the Tees Valley can ring the Durham Tees Valley Listening Service. This is on 0800 046 1313 or text SHOUT to 85258.)
Mental health charities
Bipolar UK:
A charity offering support for people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder. You can access their website by clicking on the following link: Bipolar UK
CALM:
The Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight).
You can access the CALM website by clicking the following link: The Calm Zone
Men’s Health Forum:
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
The Men’s Mental health website can be accessed by clicking the following link: Men’s Health Forum
Mental Health Foundation:
Information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
The Mental Health Foundation website can be accessed by clicking the following link: Mental Health.org
Mind:
A charity promoting the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm).
Access the Mind Website by clicking the following link: Mind
Rethink Mental Illness:
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm).
The Rethink Mental Illness website can be accessed by clicking the following link: Rethink
Samaritans:
Confidential support for anybody experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline).
To access the Samaritans website click the following link: Samaritans
SANE: Emotional support, info and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Text care from the charity Sane can provide comfort and care via text message. You can access information by clicking the following link: SANE text care
Emotional support can be accessed by clicking the following link: SANE support