Finding help

We know that there are times when you need help from a specialist for yourself or for someone you are supporting. The following contacts may be useful to you at such a time:
 

	Local Minds Local Minds provide mental health services in local communities across England and Wales.  Click the link to find your nearest local Mind.
	NHS Mental health services Mental health services are free on the NHS, but in some cases you'll need a referral from your GP to access them.  There are some mental health services that allow people to refer themselves - including services for drug problems and alcohol problems, as well as NHS psychological therapies services (IAPT). In England, if you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown contact the NHS urgent mental health helplines offering 24-hour advice and support - for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for.
	Rethink Mental Illness Rethink's mission is to deliver a better life for people severely affected by mental illness. Their network of groups, services and advice lines are on hand to get you the support you need. Click the link and use your postcode to find support groups and services available in your area.
	Samaritans Whatever you're going through, call Samaritans free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.  They offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you.
	The Churches' Ministerial Counselling Service CMCS can provide confidential independent help for those ministers, ministers’ spouses and adult members of their households who wish to access it, at a subsidised cost.

For Young People:

	Childline Phone line, online discussion boards, games and activities - call 0800 1111
	The Mix Essential support for under 25s - call 0808 808 4994
	Young Minds Information, blogs and resources - plus, if you need urgent help, text YM to 85258

For families: 

	Young Minds Runs a helpline for parents: 0808 802 5544
	Your neighbour Know someone who needs help? Call the helpline for a team of experts who can help connect you to a church nearby, who can help with a friendly phone call, shopping, prescriptions, and advice. Call: 0300 323 9952

For specific issues: 

	Autism The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading charity for people on the autism spectrum and their families. Since 1962, we have been providing support, guidance and advice, as well as campaigning for improved rights, services and opportunities to help create a society that works for autistic people. Click here for their latest guidance, updates and resources on coronavirus for autistic people, their families and professionals.
	Drug and Alcohol Addiction OK Rehab is a specialist drug and alcohol treatment provider offering inclusive treatment options via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. They work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, provide professional intervention and home detoxification. Their aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that’s ideally suited to their needs. This treatment is applicable for drug addiction, alcoholism and process/behavioural addictions.
	Drugs and Alcohol Talk to Frank offers information about drugs, guidance and friendly, confidential advice.  Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - 0300 123 6600
	Eating disorders Beat Eating Disorders is there to support people who have, or are worried they have, an eating disorder - as well as others affected, such as friends and family members.  Their website has a lot of information about eating disorders and how to get help and they also have helplines open 365 days a year.  Call - 0808 801 0677; Studentline: 0808 801 0811; Youthline: 0808 801 0711
	LGBT Stonewall is there to help with any issues affecting LGBT people or their families. Whatever your situation, you’re not on your own.  They will do what they can to help or point you in the right direction to someone who can.
	OCD OCD-UK offers help for the estimated three quarters of a million people living with and affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) here in the UK. They’re here to support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between.  See also the freely downloadable Young Person’s Self Help Guide to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder from the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust .
	Selfharm Selfharm UK is dedicated to self-harm recovery, insight and support.  Their website has a range of blogs and also the opportunity to sign up to Alumina offering free online support for mental health and wellbeing for 14-19 year olds.