A-Z List of Mental Health Organisations
Mental health remains a key issue that affects millions of people worldwide. The prevalence of mental health disorders continues to rise, with an estimated 792 million people living with some form of mental illness. Fortunately, there are several mental health organizations around the world dedicated to helping people with mental health issues overcome their challenges and lead fulfilling lives.
This A-Z list of mental health organizations has been created to provide individuals seeking mental health support, families, and healthcare providers with an easy-to-navigate guide that highlights a range of mental health organizations, services, and resources.
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From advocacy groups to mental health clinics, the A-Z list includes an extensive variety of organizations that provide services and support to people living with mental health challenges. Each entry is meticulously researched and includes the organization's name, location, and description of the services it provides. This guide will help those in need of mental health support quickly locate organizations that may be of assistance to them.
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Charity provides support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Telephone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
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A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
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CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
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24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
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Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
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Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Telephone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
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Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
Telephone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge
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A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Telephone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
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Young suicide prevention society.
Telephone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (9am to midnight, every day of the year)
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Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
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Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Telephone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
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Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Textcare: comfort and care via text message, sent when the person needs it most: www.sane.org.uk/textcare
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Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Telephone: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
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Children’s charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Telephone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline) 0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
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Advice on dealing with domestic violence.Telephone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
A free self-help group. Its “12 step” programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups.
Telephone: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)
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Al-Anon is a free self-help “12 step” group for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Telephone: 0800 0086 811 (daily, 10am to 10pm)
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National Association for Children of Alcoholics
National Association for Children of Alcoholics offers free confidential advice and information to everyone affected by a parent’s drinking including children, adults and professionals.
Telephone: 0800 358 3456 (Friday, Saturday and Monday 12pm to 7pm and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12pm to 9pm)
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SMART Recovery UK face-to-face and online groups help people decide whether they have a problem with alcohol and drugs, build up their motivation to change, and offer a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery.
Telephone: 0330 053 6022 for general enquiries about SMART Recovery UK (9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday)
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Provides information on dementia, including factsheets and helplines.
Telephone: 0300 222 1122 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends)
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Telephone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
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To find your local services phone: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)