Mental Health support and resources
The Big White Wall
A safe community to support your mental health.
Moderated 24/7 by trained practitioners who keep our members safe, and facilitate the process of people helping people in an online environment.
The Mix
0808 808 4994
www.themix.org.uk
Essential support for under 25s. Phone, Email, Web support and Counselling.
www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger – The Mix’s Crisis Messenger text service is available 24/7 and open to anyone aged 25 or under living in the UK.
If you’re in crisis and need to talk, text THEMIX to 85258
Mind
https://www.elefriends.org.uk/
Elefriends is a supportive online community from MIND, where you can be yourself.
It’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
You can sign up for an account using a Facebook account or your email address. You can also download the Elefriends app on Google Play (for Android devices) or the App Store (for Apple devices)
https://www.mind.org.uk/coronavirus-we-are-here-for-you/
MIND has information on their website to support you and to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/
MIND’s information hub provides advice on how to support your mental wellbeing during this period. This includes practical advice on coping with staying at home, tips for employers on supporting yourself and your team, and updates on how the new coronavirus laws could affect your rights.
If you’re a young person struggling at this time, MIND also has information for you.
The Samaritans
You can talk on the phone to The Samaritans 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 116 123
You can also get email support via jo@samaritans.org. They will respond in 24 hours.
Please do not worry about your spelling or grammar when contacting them, they are there to help.