Mental Health
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Telephone: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 16:30-22:30)
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
Peer support forum: www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support
The Amber Project
Cardiff and Surrounding areas. Supporting people 14-25 who have experience of self-harm.
Telephone: 029 2034 4776
Website: www.amberproject.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Text: 86463
Website: www.mind.org.uk
MIND Cymru: www.mind.org.uk/about-us/mind-cymru
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
YoungMinds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Telephone: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 09:30-16:00)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Charlie Waller
Self-help guides, and face to face training on recognising symptoms of mental health, and looking after wellbeing.
Website: www.cwmt.org.uk
Heads above the Waves
Not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness of depression and self-harm in young people. Information for everyone, offering support / help / groups / info for children 7-11 about self-harm.
Website: www.hatw.co.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
OCD Action
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Telephone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:00) Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk
Email: support@ocdaction.org.uk
Papyrus
Young suicide prevention society.
Telephone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10:00-22:00, and 14:00-22:00 on weekends and bank holidays)
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 09:30-16:00)
Website: www.rethink.org
Anxiety U.K
Anxiety UK provide support for those who have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Telephone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 09:30-17:30)
Text: 07537 416 905
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Dedicated Coronavirus resources: www.anxietyuk.org.uk/coronanxiety-support-resources
Blue Light Programme
Mind Charity mental health support for those who work and volunteer in emergency services.
Telephone: 0300 303 5999
Text: 84999
Email: bluelightinfo@mind.org.uk
SWADS - South Wales Mental Health Peer Support
Suffering from any kind of mental health issue can feel very lonely. This peer-support group is designed to bring people together to offer mutual support and to help alleviate the feelings of fear, loneliness and despair that can often accompany such issues.
Website: www.meetup.com
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Newport and Gwent Telephone: 01633 259000
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Newport Mind
Newport Mind is a mental health charity. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. We’ll listen, give support and advice, and fight your corner.
Telephone: 01633 258741
Website: www.newportmind.org
Email: enquiries@newportmind.org
Zero Suicide Alliance
20 min training video in suicide prevention.
Website: www.zerosuicidealliance.com
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 17:00 to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Hafal
Hafal helps people in Wales with serious mental illness and their families to work towards recovery. Services include employment training, general support, information, advice and groups.
Telephone: 01792 816 600/832 400
Website: www.hafal.org
Email: hafal@hafal.org
Men's Health Forum
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
No Panic
No Panic is a voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
Telephone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10:00-22:00) Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Telephone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00)
Website: www.ocduk.org
Email: support@ocduk.org
Relate
The UK’s largest provider of relationship support.
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Live Chat Information: www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/talk-someone
C.A.L.L Helpline
C.A.L.L offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service.C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.
Telephone: 0800 132 737
Text: 81066
Website: www.callhelpline.org.uk
Bipolar U.K
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk