Free Mental Health Resources in the UK

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Mental health support across England is powered by a diverse network of charities, research institutes, helplines, and community services. From local Mind branches in London to national crisis lines and specialist services for veterans, carers, children, and marginalised communities, these organisations are working to make mental healthcare more inclusive, responsive, and accessible.

This curated list highlights key mental health organisations across England—grouped by region and scope. Whether you're looking for counselling in Manchester, youth support in Leeds, trauma services in Surrey, or perinatal care in London, you'll find reliable services offering both in-person and digital support.

Whether you're a young person, parent, caregiver, healthcare worker, or someone seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this guide offers a starting point to find compassionate, evidence-based mental health help near you or online.

• Berkshire
• Brighton
• Bristol
• Cheshire
• Coventry
• Derbyshire
• Devon
• East Yorkshire
• Hertfordshire
• Leeds
• Leicestershire
• Liverpool
• London
• Manchester
• North Yorkshire
• Norwich
• Shropshire
• Surrey
• Wales
• National/Online

Berkshire

• The Charlie Waller Trust - A national charity that provides mental health training and resources to young people, parents, schools, and workplaces to promote mental wellbeing.
  
• Students Against Depression - A website offering advice, information and resources to students who are feeling low, depressed or suicidal.

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Brighton

• MindOut - A mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people, providing counselling, advocacy, peer support groups, and online support.

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Bristol

• Off The Record (Bristol) - A mental health charity providing free, confidential, and self-referral mental health support and information to young people aged 11-25 in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

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Cheshire

• Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) - A UK-wide charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide in young people, running the HOPELINEUK service and delivering training.

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Coventry

• ISMA UK (International Stress Management Association) - The UK branch of a professional body for stress management, promoting best practices in wellbeing and mental health in the workplace.

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Derbyshire

• OCD-UK - A national charity run by and for people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, providing advice, information, support, and advocacy.

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Devon

• Depression UK - A national self-help organisation that supports people affected by depression through a pen-and-paper friendship scheme and newsletters.

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East Yorkshire

• Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) - A national charity offering peer-led support to adults who have been bereaved by suicide.

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Hertfordshire

• ADDISS (The National Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service) - A national charity providing information, training, and support for parents, sufferers, and professionals in the field of ADHD.
  
• Anne Robson Trust - A charity that provides companionship and support to people in their last days of life through a network of hospital-based volunteers and a helpline.

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Leeds

• The Market Place (Leeds) - A free and confidential drop-in centre providing mental health support, counselling, and advice for young people aged 11-25.
  
• Student Minds - The UK's student mental health charity, empowering students and members of the university community to develop the knowledge and skills to look after their own mental health.

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Leicestershire

• British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) - The UK's leading professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, setting standards and providing resources for the profession.
  
• Home-Start UK - A UK-wide community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through challenging times.

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Liverpool

• James’ Place - A charity offering free, professional therapy and support to men in suicidal crisis in a non-clinical environment.

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London

• Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP) - A national charity supporting women and families affected by postpartum psychosis, a severe postnatal mental illness, through peer support and information.
  
• Kooth - An online mental wellbeing community offering free, safe, and anonymous digital counselling and support for young people, commissioned by the NHS across England.
  
• James’ Place - A charity offering free, professional therapy and support to men in suicidal crisis in a non-clinical environment.
  
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England - A social enterprise that provides training in mental health awareness and skills to workplaces and communities across the country.
  
• Mind - A leading mental health charity for England and Wales, providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem through a large network of local Mind services.
  
• Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest - A local Mind charity providing mental health services, including talking therapies and advocacy, for residents of the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.
  
• Mind in Camden - A local Mind charity providing mental health support, recovery services, and training opportunities within the London Borough of Camden.
  
• Mind in Bexley - A local Mind charity providing support, recovery services, and activities for people with mental health problems in the London Borough of Bexley.
  
• Mind in Haringey - A local Mind charity offering services including counselling, advocacy, and wellbeing activities for residents of Haringey in North London.
  
• Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham - A local Mind charity providing mental health and wellbeing services, including talking therapies and advocacy, in East London.
  
• Off The Record (Croydon) - A long-established charity offering free, confidential counselling and mental health support to young people aged 14-25 in the Croydon area.
  
• Together for Mental Wellbeing - A national charity working alongside people to support their mental health through accommodation, community support, and advocacy services.
  
• Turning Point - A national social enterprise providing health and social care services, including support for substance misuse, mental health, and learning disabilities.
  
• Alridha Foundation - A London-based charity providing welfare, education, and social support services to the community, including mental health advice.
  
• Ambient Support - A charity providing care and support services for older people and those with mental ill health or learning disabilities, primarily across London and the South East.
  
• BasicNeeds - A global mental health organisation, now part of CBM Global, that works to support people with mental illness and epilepsy in low-resource countries.
  
• Centre for Mental Health - An independent London-based charity providing research, economic analysis, and policy influence to create a society with better mental health.
  
• Livability - A disability and community engagement charity that provides a range of care, education, and training services.
  
• Maternal Mental Health Alliance - A coalition of UK organisations campaigning to ensure women and families affected by perinatal mental health problems have access to high-quality care.
  
• Men’s Health Forum - A charity supporting men's health in England, Wales and Scotland through research, campaigns, and providing information.
  
• Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest - A local Mind charity providing mental health services, including talking therapies and advocacy, for residents of the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.
  
• Mind in Bexley - A local Mind charity providing support, recovery services, and activities for people with mental health problems in the London Borough of Bexley.
  
• Mind in Haringey - A local Mind charity offering services including counselling, advocacy, and wellbeing activities for residents of Haringey in North London.
  
• Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham - A local Mind charity providing mental health and wellbeing services, including talking therapies and advocacy, in East London.
  
• Parallel Histories - An educational charity that creates resources to teach students about conflict, identity, and controversial history to promote understanding.
  
• SurvivorsUK - A London-based charity providing support for boys, men, and non-binary people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.
  
• The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation - A charity focused on medical research into food allergies and raising awareness of anaphylaxis.
  
• Together for Mental Wellbeing - A national charity working alongside people to support their mental health through accommodation and community services.
  
• Turning Point - A national social enterprise providing health and social care services, including support for substance misuse and mental health.
  
• Women’s Aid - A national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children, coordinating a federation of local services in England.
  
• Black Minds Matter UK - A non-profit organisation connecting Black individuals and families with free, professional, culturally-sensitive mental health services across the UK.
  
• Bipolar UK - A national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with bipolar disorder, their families, and carers through peer support services and information.
  
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - A leading UK charity focused on preventing suicide, running a free helpline and webchat, and campaigning for culture change.
  
• Mental Health Foundation - A UK-wide charity focused on preventing mental health problems through research, public awareness campaigns (like Mental Health Awareness Week), and policy work.
  
• Mental Health UK - A UK-wide charity that brings together four national mental health charities to provide support and services for people affected by mental ill health.
  
• Muslim Youth Helpline - A national charity providing a free, confidential listening and support service for young Muslims across the UK.
  
• OCD Action - A national charity providing support and information for people affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related conditions.
  
• Rethink Mental Illness - A national charity improving the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through its network of local services, support groups, and campaigning work.
  
• SANE - A UK-wide mental health charity providing emotional support, guidance, and information to anyone affected by mental illness through a helpline and online community.
  
• Shout 85258 - A free, confidential 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope, run by the charity Mental Health Innovations.
  
• The Mix - A UK-wide digital charity providing essential support for young people under 25, offering a helpline, webchat, and online resources on a wide range of issues.
  
• Wellcome Trust - A global charitable foundation that supports science to solve urgent health challenges, with mental health being one of its key priority areas for research funding.
  
• YoungMinds - The UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people through campaigns, resources, and a parents' helpline.
  
• Alzheimer’s Society - A UK-wide charity providing information, support, and services for people affected by dementia, while also funding research into the condition.
  
• Carers UK - A UK-wide charity campaigning for carers' rights and providing information and support to people who are caring for a loved one.
  
• Childline - A UK-wide confidential counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday, run by the NSPCC.
  
• Citizens Advice - A UK-wide network of independent charities offering confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, on a wide range of issues.
  
• Cruse Bereavement Support - The UK's leading bereavement charity, offering free care and support to people grieving after the death of someone close.
  
• Dementia UK - A UK-wide charity providing specialist dementia support for families through its Admiral Nurse service.
  
• Disability Rights UK - A pan-disability charity run by and for people with lived experience of disability, campaigning for rights and offering advice.
  
• Education Support Partnership - A UK-wide charity dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of the entire education workforce.
  
• National Autistic Society - The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families, providing support, guidance, and campaigning for improved rights and services.
  
• Nightline Association - A charity that supports and represents student-led Nightline services across the UK and Ireland, which offer confidential listening and information services.
  
• NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) - A UK-wide children's charity focused on preventing child abuse and offering support services like Childline.
  
• Refuge - A UK-wide charity providing specialist support for women and children experiencing domestic violence, running refuges and a national helpline.
  
• Relate - The UK's largest provider of relationship support, offering counselling, sex therapy, and mediation services for couples, families, and individuals.
  
• SANE - A UK-wide mental health charity providing emotional support, guidance, and information to anyone affected by mental illness through a helpline and online community.
  
• Shout 85258 - A free, confidential 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope, run by the charity Mental Health Innovations.
  
• SupportLine - A UK-wide confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to children, young adults, and adults on any issue.
  
• Switchboard (LGBT+ Helpline) - A UK-wide LGBT+ helpline offering a safe, confidential listening service for anyone who wants to discuss sexuality, gender identity, or any other topic.
  
• The Mix (Under 25s Support) - A UK-wide digital charity providing essential support for young people under 25, offering a helpline, webchat, and online resources on a wide range of issues.
  
• War Child UK - A charity dedicated to protecting, educating, and standing up for the rights of children caught up in conflict.
  
• YoungMinds - The UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people through campaigns, resources, and a parents' helpline.

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Manchester

• Anxiety UK - A national charity providing support, resources, and therapy services for those affected by anxiety, stress, and anxiety-based depression.
  
• Creative Support - A non-profit provider of person-centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health, and other needs.
  
• Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership - The body overseeing the devolved health and social care budget for Greater Manchester, with a strong focus on improving population mental health.
  
• LGBT Foundation - A national charity delivering a wide range of services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans (LGBT) communities, including mental health support and a helpline.
  
• Mind in Salford - A local Mind charity providing a range of services, including advocacy, wellbeing support, and training for the community of Salford, Greater Manchester.
  
• Mind in Salford - A local Mind charity providing a range of services, including advocacy, wellbeing support, and training for the community of Salford, Greater Manchester.
  
• Mood Swings Network - A charity that supports people with mood disorders, their families and friends, running a helpline and support groups.

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North Yorkshire

• PTSD UK - A UK-wide charity dedicated to raising awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and providing support and resources for everyone affected by it.

Norwich

• Beat (Eating Disorders) - The UK's leading charity supporting anyone affected by eating disorders, offering helplines, online support, and campaigning for better services.

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Shropshire

• PANDAS Foundation - A charity offering support and advice to any parent or network affected by perinatal mental illness.
  
• No Panic - A national charity offering a helpline, recovery groups, and resources for people with panic attacks, phobias, OCD, and other anxiety disorders.

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Surrey

• Combat Stress - The UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health, providing specialist treatment and support for former service members with complex mental health issues.
  
• Samaritans - A UK-wide charity offering a 24/7 listening service to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.

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Wales

• Hafal - A leading Wales-based charity for people with serious mental illness and their carers, providing a range of services including support, advocacy, and employment training.
  
• Platfform (formerly Gofal) - A Wales-based charity for mental health and social change, offering a wide range of support services and campaigning to improve wellbeing for all.
  
• Hafal - A leading Wales-based charity for people with serious mental illness and their carers, providing a range of services including support, advocacy, and employment training.

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National/Online

• National Self Harm Network (NSHN) - A UK-wide online forum providing peer support and a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals who self-harm, their friends, and families. It operates entirely online.

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