If I Need Help
Don't hesitate to reach out for assistance when you need it. There are numerous reputable organisations that offer professional help and support. Below are some valuable resources and contact details to get you started.
We are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff in schools, colleges and universities.
Supporting teachers and education staff wellbeing for 146 years.
5 steps to mental wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
SupportLine is particularly aimed at those who are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of any form of abuse.
Talk to us any time you like, in your own way and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.
We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. We also encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.
We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.
- www.samaritans.org
- www.twitter.com/samaritans
- Call 116 123
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Call Mind Infoline
0300 123 3393
Our volunteers are trained in all types of bereavement and can help you make sense of how you're feeling right now.
Join us on social. Find a community of people who are grieving. Share stories and connect.
At Refuge, we believe that no one should have to live in fear of violence and abuse.
On any given day Refuge supports more than 6,000 clients, helping them rebuild their lives and overcome many different forms of violence and abuse; for example, domestic violence, sexual violence, ‘honour’-based violence, human trafficking and modern slavery and female genital mutilation.
If you need any help whatsoever, please call the freephone, 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
We are passionate about ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live their life free from domestic abuse.
We provide free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced domestic abuse.
- Call us for help: 0330 333 7 444 or 01206 500585
- https://www.thenextchapter.org.uk/
Headspace offers free access to all staff in UK schools. Stress less, sleep soundly, and be more resilient. Your Headspace Plus membership will help you learn the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness, to use whenever you need it most.
Your free subscription includes access to:
- Hundreds of guided medication on everything from stress and focus to the workplace.
- Sleepcasts, sleep sounds, and sleep music to help create the conditions for a better night’s rest.
- Inspiring videos, quick workouts, group medications and much more.
We are the largest providers of relationship support.
Last year we helped over 2 million people to strengthen their relationships.
Connection, conversation and creation – that’s what joining a Men’s Shed is all about.
Men’s Sheds encourage people to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities.
Improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and combatting social isolation.
Open to all women between ages of 18-45 - broaden your social life by making new friends, have fun, fund raise for local charities. Groups across the UK.
At Stonewall, we stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. We imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be ourselves and can live our lives to the full.
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the umbrella body for a network of independent Rape Crisis Centres. All our member centres provide specialist support and services for victims and survivors of sexual violence
At the National Association of Women's Clubs (NAWC) we have many clubs with almost 2,000 members across England.
We meet up, to have fun by way of lunches, get-togethers and weekends away. At our weekly meetings you can hear interesting speakers, watch demonstrations and most importantly the chance to talk. During lockdown the NAWC clubs have been a lifesaver for many, join us and get a chance to enjoy that friendship.
- 01708 730805
- https://nawc.org.uk/