C.A.L.M. (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Aimed specifically at men. Their helpline is open between 5pm and midnight every day of the year.

Telephone (outside London): 0800 58 58 58

Telephone (London): 0808 802 58 58

Webchat: www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/ (5pm – Midnight every day)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

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Shout – Text: 85258

Is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.

Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/

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Mindline Somerset

Our Mindline Emotional support and mental health helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. We can also give basic information about mental health and local support services.

Telephone: 01823 276 892

Free phone: 0800 138 1692

24 hr service every day.

Mindline 24/7 | Mind in Somerset

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Silverline

Aimed at people over 55. Their helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Telephone:  0800 4 70 80 90

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Stay Alive App (developed by reputable suicide prevention charities)

A pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. The app can be accessed through the Apple Store, Google Play and downloaded as a pdf.

https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/

For carers:

See Samaritans’ tips on how to start a difficult conversation.

 https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/support-and-information/worried-about-someone-else/difficult-conversations/

Rethink also has advice on how to support someone who is having suicidal thoughts.

https://www.rethink.org/Factsheets/7450/Supporting%20someone%20with%20suicidal%20thoughts%20factsheet

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Anxiety UK

Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.

Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)

Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Anxiety UK suggests practising the “Apple” technique to deal with anxiety and worries.

• Acknowledge: Notice and acknowledge the uncertainty as it comes to mind.
• Pause: Don’t react as you normally do. Don’t react at all. Pause and breathe.
• Pull back: Tell yourself this is just the worry talking, and this apparent need for certainty is not helpful and not necessary. It is only a thought or feeling. Don’t believe everything you think. Thoughts are not statements or facts.
• Let go: Let go of the thought or feeling. It will pass. You don’t have to respond to them. You might imagine them floating away in a bubble or cloud.
• Explore: Explore the present moment, because right now, in this moment, all is well. Notice your breathing and the sensations of your breathing. Notice the ground beneath you. Look around and notice what you see, what you hear, what you can touch, what you can smell. Right now. Then shift your focus of attention to something else – on what you need to do, on what you were doing before you noticed the worry, or do something else – mindfully with your full attention.

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Bipolar UK

A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.

Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk

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Men’s Health Forum

24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.

Website: http://www.menshealthforum.org.uk

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Mental Health Foundation

Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.

Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

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Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

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Mind in Somerset

We are here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support. Our core purpose is to provide services and support to anyone affected by mental illness, improving their quality of life and wellbeing

Through our 24/7  Mindline service, Peer support groups, Garden, Art therapy and much more there is a way in for everyone and a service for everyone. We have an open door and treat everyone as individual, ensuring the right support, at the right time in the right way.

Our Crisis Safe Space service is now running 7 days a week 6-10:00pm for drop in and appointments

Mind in Somerset

0800 138 1692
01823 276 892

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I am Sober

Track your sobriety with a community that understands what you're going through. Build new daily habits and learn from others who are making changes happen.

This can be used for various topics and addictions such a self harm, alcohol use etc.

I Am Sober | Sobriety App for Android & iOS

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No Panic

Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.

Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge

Website: www.nopanic.org.uk

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 OCD Action

Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.

Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s Access Charge

Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk

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OCD UK

A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.

Phone: 0333 212 7890 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.ocduk.org

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Rethink Mental Illness

Support and advice for people living with mental illness.

Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.rethink.org

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Samaritans

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

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SANE

Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.

SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)

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

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Refuge

Advice on dealing with domestic violence.

Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Addiction (drugs, alcohol, gambling)

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Phone: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

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Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS)

10 Cannon Street, Taunton, TA1 1SN

Call us on 0300 303 8788

Refer yourself

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National Gambling Helpline

Phone: 0808 8020 133 (daily, 8am to midnight)

Website: www.begambleaware.org

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Narcotics Anonymous

Phone: 0300 999 1212 (daily, 10am to midnight)

Website: www.ukna.org

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Alzheimer’s – Alzheimer’s Society

Provides information on dementia, including factsheets and helplines.

Phone: 0300 222 1122 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekends)

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

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Bereavement – Cruse Bereavement Care

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

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Crime victims – Rape Crisis

To find your local services phone: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)

Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

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Victim Support

Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)

Website: http://www.victimsupport.org

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Eating disorders – Beat

Phone: 0808 801 0677 (adults) or 0808 801 0711 (for under-18s)

Website: www.b-eat.co.uk

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Learning disabilities – Mencap

Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.

Phone: 0808 808 1111 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.mencap.org.uk

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Parenting – Family Lives

Advice on all aspects of parenting, including dealing with bullying.

Phone: 0808 800 2222 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm and Saturday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm)

Website: www.familylives.org.uk

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Relationships – Relate

The UK’s largest provider of relationship support.

Website: www.relate.org.uk

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Mood Swings

Aimed at anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends, families and carers.  Their helpline is open 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Telephone: 0161 832 37 36

E-mail: info@moodswings.org.uk

Website: www.moodswings.org.uk