Places to look for Support

Anne Robson Trust

This charity supports those who are facing bereavement as well as those who are dying.  There are trained volunteers to talk to.  There is also a ‘My Wishes’ checklist which can be downloaded to ease the conversations that are necessary before a loved one’s death.
Website: https://annerobsontrust.org.uk/

Helpline: 0808 801 0688 (calls are free)

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland

If you live in the above areas there is a free 24 hour Mental Health Helpline you can call if you or someone you care about is in urgent need of Mental Health Support (Run by Leicester NHS Partnership with Turning Point)

Helpline: 0808 800 3302

Turning Point
Turning point provides a wide range of health and wellbeing services.
Website: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/

Mind
Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics including types of mental health problem, legislation and
details of local help and support in England and Wales.
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/ 
Telephone number: Phone: 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 9am – 6pm)

Samaritans
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/

YoungMinds
YoungMinds offers information, support and advice for children and young people. Help for concerned parents of those under 25 is offered by phone.
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Phone: 0808 802 5544 (Mon–Fri 9.30am-4pm)

Anna Freud – National Centre for Children and Families
For children, young people and families:
Website: http://annafreud.org/

SANE
SANE provides confidential emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness. It also provides a resource for anyone affected by suicide.
Website: http://www.sane.org.uk/
Phone: 07894 967708 – leave a message with your name and telephone number and a supporter will ring back as soon as possible.


Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness advice offers practical help and information for anyone affected by mental illness on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, living with mental illness, medication and care.
Website: https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm)


Shout
Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone struggling to cope and in need of immediate help.
Text SHOUT to 85258
Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/get-help/

Selfharm.co.uk
Selfharm.co.uk supports young people impacted by self-harm and provides information and a moderated discussion board where you can ask questions and get support.
Website: https://www.selfharm.co.uk/

HOPELineUK
HOPELineUK offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can also offer help and advice if you’re concerned about someone you know.
Phone: 0800 068 41 41
Website: https://papyrus-uk.org/

CALM
CALM, the campaign against living miserably aims to prevent male suicide in the UK and offers anonymous, confidential listening, information and signposting.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily 5pm-midnight)
Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Phone: 0300 111 5065 (9am to 9pm daily)
Website: https://uksobs.org/

Nightlines
Nightlines are confidential, anonymous, non-judgemental support services run by students for students.
If you’re a student, you can search for your institution’s Nightline 
Website: https://www.nightline.ac.uk/want-to-talk/  details via the website.