External Mental Health Resources
Mental health is defined as a persons condition with regards to their psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. The state of our mental health determines how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
This page contains information on some external mental health resources and provides you with the information of where you can go should you need help and support.
If you need immediate help or you don't feel you can keep yourself safe right now, please call emergency services on 999 or The Samaritans on 116 123.
External organisations that can support you
You can click on the website links to get straight to the webpage, or use the contact details underneath each heading.
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a 24 hour day, 7 days a week service support service.
Call them free on 116 123 any time, day or night
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk
Shout
Shout is a free 24/7 mental health text support in the UK
Text 'Shout' to 85258
Website: http://giveusashout.org/
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) has a helpline and webchat for anyone who’s having a tough time and needs to talk.
Call 0800 58 58 58 (Open 5pm - Midnight 365 days a year)
You can also use the Webchat - CALM
Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help
Hub of hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Website: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Lighthouse Club - The Construction Industry Charity
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity is the only charity that provides emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families. Free confidential support 24/7:
UK 0345 605 1956
ROI 1800 939 122
Text HARDHAT to 85258 (UK)
Text HARDHAT to 50808 (ROI)#
Website: https://www.lighthouseclub.org/
Rethink Mental Illness
This page can help you find organisations that can provide the most appropriate support depending on your circumstances.
Website: https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/advice-and-information-service/get-help-now/