Emotional wellbeing and mental health support

Action on Addiction

Addiction can happen to anyone at any point in life. It is nothing to be ashamed of and getting help - whether it’s for you or a loved one - can save and transform your life. Visit Action on Addiction to find out how they can support you. 

ADHDadultUK

ADHDadultUK is a UK-based charity run by adults with ADHD for adults with ADHD. They provide evidence-based resources, support, and advocacy for adults living with ADHD, helping them navigate the challenges and barriers they face due to this neurodevelopmental condition.

Black Minds Matter UK

Free, one to one, culturally relevant therapy for Black people in the UK. Black Minds Matter UK is a fully registered charity connecting Black individuals and families with free therapy by qualified and accredited Black therapists. 

Frontline19

Confidential Psychological Support Service for people working in the NHS & frontline services in the UK. Frontline19 is a FREE independent, confidential and UK based nationwide service delivering psychological support to people working on the frontline.

GamCare

GamCare offers a range of options for people struggling with the impact of gambling either for themselves or their loved ones. They can offer support over the phone, face-to-face, or online and treatment is free, flexible, and confidential. Call their free 24/7 helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit their website.

 

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. 

National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society are the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Their mission is to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. They have an array of advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face as well as a directory of services and support available.  

Rethink Mental Illness

Rethink Mental Illness are a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. People living with mental illness, and those who care for them, are at the heart of everything they do. They're on a mission to bring about meaningful change, through their services, groups and groundbreaking campaigns.

 

Samaritans

Samaritans' trained volunteers are here to listen when you’ve had a tough day, are feeling under pressure, or have lots on your mind.

ShinyMind

ShinyMind is an evidence-based, proven mental health and wellbeing app, co-created with the NHS. The app is a personal, confidential resource proven to reduce stress and anxiety through interactive resources, exercises and tools. ShinyMind have provided the RCN Foundation with 500 free licences which are available to nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers working in England in a non-NHS setting, including social care. The app is available for free to those in England working in the NHS. Find out more and access the app for free here.

YoungMinds

YoungMinds provide young people with the tools to look after their mental health. They give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in. They empower adults to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives. Their missions is to create a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.