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INFORMATION & SOURCES OF SELF HELP

ANXIETY UK - Advice and information for sufferers of anxiety. Tel: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm) 

CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably - Support via telephone and webchat for anyone struggling with life. Tel: 0800 58 58 58 (Daily, 5.00pm to midnight)

KOOTH - A 24/7 online platform providing anonymous support to anyone struggling with their mental health.  You can also watch a short presentation by Kooth for parents/carers here

MIND - Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Tel: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm)

OCD-UK - Advice and information on OCD.  Tel: 01332 588112 (Usually Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 12:00pm)

RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS - Practical help and information on a wide range of mental health topics.   Tel: 0808 801 0525 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.00pm)

Samaritans - Confidential support for anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Tel: 116 123 (365 days a year, 24-hours)

SANE - Emotional support for people affected by mental illness.  Tel: 0300 304 7000 (365 days a year, 4.00pm to 10.00pm) 

SHOUT - Confidential, anonymous text support.  Text: 'SHOUT' to 85258 (24 hours, every day)

SUPPORTLINE - Confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post.  Tel: 01708 765200 (Hours vary - call for details)