Help & Support
Content designed to give you more information about mental health
Getting Help
If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority. If you are in distress and need immediate help and are unable to see a GP, you should visit your local A&E. As we are based in the UK, at this time we can only provide links to UK support services. We are however working on something more extensive to cover other countries as soon as possible!
Seeking help and support
Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, we have put together a list of mental health charities, organisations and support groups that can offer expert advice below. If your nervous seeking help, please know that asking for support is not only brave, but also vital for either maintaining good mental health or recovering from and managing mental illness. Please dont suffer in silence!
Please remember that we are only a mental health clothing brand and cannot advise people directly on their personal circumstances. We have created this page as we appreciate that many of our customers are potentially vulnerable and need help and support. If you know of any great services we havent included feel free to email it to us and we will add it!
Urgent help in a crisis
If you need help during a mental health crisis or emergency, NHS urgent mental health helplines provide:
- 24-hour advice and support – for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
- help to speak to a mental health professional
- an assessment to help decide on the best course of care
UK Emergency support
Talk to the Samaritans
The Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day – in full confidence.
Call 116 123 – (free 24-hour helpline)
Or email [email protected]
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
Shout Crisis Text Line
For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258.
If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support.
Shout can help with urgent issues such as:
- Suicidal thoughts
- Abuse or assault
- Self-harm
- Bullying
- Relationship challenges
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
Tell someone you trust
You may find it helpful to talk to your partner, a relative or a friend about your problems. They may be concerned about you and welcome the opportunity to hear what you have to say. If this is not possible, you may prefer to talk to someone else you can trust, like a faith leader or a tutor.
Specialist mental health services
Most people recover from mental health problems without needing to go into hospital. There are a number of specialist services that provide various treatments, including counselling and other talking treatments. You may also need help with other aspects of your life – for example, claiming benefits or dealing with housing problems. Often these different services are coordinated by a community mental health team (CMHT).
CMHTs are usually based either at a hospital or a local community mental health centre. Some teams provide 24-hour services so that you can contact them in a crisis. If you are already in contact with a CMHT you may find it useful to keep their number by your phone in case you need it. Otherwise you should be able to contact your local CMHT via your local social services or social work team.
Other kinds of community mental health team include Crisis and Home Treatment teams, which provide you with help in your own home and can come out to see you in an emergency or help you get into hospital if you need inpatient treatment.
You may also find it helpful to contact your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau for advice about benefits, debt problems, legal issues and local services. The Citizens Advice Bureau website has a directory listing its local offices.
Mind
The Mind info line
Mind offer an information line to answer questions about:
- types of mental health problem
- where to get help
- drug and alternative treatments
- advocacy
Call the Mind info line on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email [email protected].
The Mind Legal Advice service
If you need legal advice, you can speak to Mind about:
- mental health
- mental capacity
- community care
- human rights and discrimination/equality related to mental health issues.
Call the Mind Legal Advice service on 0300 466 6463 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email [email protected].
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness
You can call the Rethink advice and information line Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm for practical advice on:
- different types of therapy and medication
- benefits, debt, money issues
- police, courts, prison
- your rights under the Mental Health Act.
Call Rethink on 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
Website: www.rethink.org
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Talk to your GP
Your GP may be the first person you talk to about your mental health problems. If you have a good relationship with your doctor, you may find it helpful just to know there is someone you can talk to about the feelings you are having. Your GP may refer you to specialist services if he/she feels they will help you. You can find information about talking to your GP on the mental health foundation website guide.
If you are unhappy with your own doctor, you can ask to see another doctor at the same practice or make an appointment with a different practice in your area. If you are unsure where to find other doctor’s surgeries, look in your local Yellow Pages or try the NHS Choices website.
Abuse (child, sexual, domestic violence)
NSPCC
Children’s charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Phone: 0800 1111 for Childline for children (24-hour helpline)
0808 800 5000 for adults concerned about a child (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Refuge
Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Phone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
Fixer Campaigns
About Mental Health
What is mental health? What are mental health problems? What is good mental health?
Mental Health Resources
We have gathered some useful resources via Fixers made by young people
Looking after your Mental Health
A place to find practical advice to support your mental health and wellbeing
Mental Health Journal
Inspiring real stories from real people about mental health and wellbeing
FILMS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
Informative films about mental health created by young people with the charity Fixers
Help and Support
Need help? We have gathered together some helpful information we hope will help
