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Key organisations in mental health

There are a number of national organisations working in mental health in the UK. Some of the main ones are:

Mental Health Foundation

 

We exist to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. We bring together teams that undertake research, develop services, design training, influence policy and raise public awareness within one organisation.  We are keen to tackle difficult issues and try different approaches, many of them led by mental health service users.

 

Tel:020 7803 1100

 

Email the Mental Health Foundation

 

Mind

 

Mind offers advice and support to service users. They have a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance. More information on the Mind website

 

Tel:0845 766 0163

 

Email Mind

 

Rethink

 

Rethink is a national charity which provides information, advocacy plus a network of local groups and community services for people with severe mental illnesses and their carers. More information on the Rethink website

 

Tel:0845 456 0455

 

Email Rethink

 

Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health

 

SCMH is a charity that seeks to influence mental health policy and practice and enable the development of mental health services through research and training. More information on the SCMH website

 

Tel:020 7827 8300

 

Email SCMH

 

Samaritans

 

Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. More information can be found on the Samaritans website

 

Tel:0845 7 90 90 90

 

Email the Samaritans

 

SANE

 

A national charity which provides information and emotional support to people with mental illness, their families and carers, works to improve education, training and services, and carries out research into the causes of serious mental illness. More information on the SANE website

 

Tel:020 7375 1002

 

Email SANE

 

Scottish Association for Mental Health

 

SAMH is the biggest mental health organisation in the voluntary sector in Scotland. It operates a range of services across Scotland for people with mental health problems. It also strives to influence public policy. More information on the SAMH website

 

Tel:0141 568 7000

 

Email SAMH

 

Together

 

A charity that supports 2,500 people through 100 different mental health services across England. They support people with mental health needs and help them get what they want from life and to feel happier. More information at the Together website

 

Tel:020 7780 7300

 

Email Together

 

Young Minds

 

Young Minds provides information and advice for anyone with concerns about the mental health of a child or young person. More information at the Young Minds website

 

Tel:020 7336 8445

 

Email Young Minds