If you need mental health support, the organisations below offer free and confidential help.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
Urgent Help
NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline
Call 111 and select the mental health option. Available 24/7.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
Samaritans
24/7 listening service for anyone struggling.
Call 116 123 (free)
https://www.samaritans.org
Shout
Free confidential text support, 24/7.
Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org
UK Support Services
Mind
Advice, support and information on mental health problems.
https://www.mind.org.uk
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Support for anyone struggling, including a helpline and webchat.
https://www.thecalmzone.net
Rethink Mental Illness
Information and support for people affected by mental illness.
https://www.rethink.org
Young People
YoungMinds
Mental health support and resources for young people and parents.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk
The Mix
Support for people under 25 via phone, webchat and articles.
https://www.themix.org.uk
Online Support
MindOut
Mental health support for LGBTQ+ communities.
https://mindout.org.uk
Local Support (Essex / Colchester)
Local organisations and services will be added here soon.
If you are working with a local organisation that should be listed here, please contact us.