"It’s a powerful thing to connect with someone else over shared experiences. Side by Side is an online community where you can listen, share and be heard."
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Providing a range of online educational courses and resources to people who might be struggling with mental health issues, families, friends, mental health workers and anyone else who might be interested.
We understand that one shoe does not fit all, your needs are at the heart of all the work we do.
We create a safe and neutral place for you to voice your concerns, offload your worries, and manage your emotions.
The support you need is all made available at your pace and in your time.
Be kind to your mind
There are small things we can all do to help be kind to your mind, and these can make a big difference to how we feel.
Get expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing and make them part of your daily routine.
CALM’s helpline and livechat are open from 5pm to midnight everyday. 365 days a year.
If you or someone you know needs help right now, call 999.
My Black Dog is a charity that offers peer-to-peer support for people who are struggling with their mental health. All of our volunteers are people who have lived experiences of their own mental health battles and understand what you are going through.We are FREE and ONLINE via our chat service every day. When you don't know who to talk to, talk to someone who gets it.
Whether you want a quick chat or more focused help, our trained team is here to help under 25s and young people with their mental health, relationships, work life, school life, depression and any other issues all year round. You can call us between 4pm and 11pm every day, email us, chat one-to-one online, sign up for free counselling or text our 24/7 crisis line.
At Switchboard we provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.
The message boards are here to support you whether you are concerned about yourself or someone you love. Wherever you are in your eating disorder journey, Beat's Message Boards are for you.
Whether you are sharing that there is something wrong, facing relapse, or maintaining a stable recovery, Beat's message boards are a community who support each other, laugh, commiserate and recover together.
To keep the eCommunity safe, everyone who joins agrees to abide by our House Rules, and our team of moderators keep things running smoothly.
To use the eCommunity you just need to complete a short online registration form, after which you'll have access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Please note that if you joined before October 2018 you will need to re-register by completing the registration form.
Want to say how you're feeling? Or ask a question? Here you can share your experiences, have fun and get support from other young people in similar situations.
How we helpSANE has a range of services to help improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes. Side by Side provides a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
Whether you're feeling good right now or having a hard time, the Side by Side community is a safe place to share experiences and listen to others. The community is available to all, 24/7.
We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.
Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing.
Millions of people in the UK have access via their participating employer, university, college, NHS provider or local council. All armed forces personnel, veterans and their families (16+) also have free access.
