MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

In search of support beyond what Aligned Hub offers? We've compiled a list of trusted mental health resources that cater to more specific needs – please explore them to find the assistance you're looking for.

Your well-being is our priority, and from therapy options to helplines, these additional avenues are here to provide the support you need.

Feel free to share this valuable information with anyone seeking mental health support.
 

URGENT HELP

If you feel like you might attempt suicide/harm yourself, or have already harmed yourself and need urgent medical help, please:

• Call 999
• Go straight to your nearest A&E (if you can)
• Call your local crisis team: you can find an urgent mental health helpline on the NHS website (free, available 24/7) 

 

MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINES

There are several mental health helplines and text services that provide support to individuals experiencing emotional distress or mental health challenges:

• Samaritans:

• Provides 24/7 emotional support to anyone in distress or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom.

• Phone: 116 123 (free to call, available 24/7)

• Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
  
  

• Shout:

• Provides confidential support to individuals experiencing a crisis or emotional distress.

• Text: SHOUT to 85258 (free, available 24/7)

• Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/
  
  

• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):

• Aimed at bringing the suicide rate down among men aged 15–35.

• Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm – midnight)

• Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net
  
  

• Papyrus HOPELINEUK:

• Provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.

• Phone: 0800 068 4141 (free, available 24/7)

• Text: 07860 039967

• Website: https://www.papyrus-uk.org
  
  

• Crisis Text Line

• Provides free, confidential, and 24/7 text-based support for individuals in crisis.

• Text: "HELLO" to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support

• Website: https://www.crisistextline.org

 

ACCESS TO THERAPY

• Psychology Today

A directory of mental health professionals, articles written by experts in the field, and various resources for individuals seeking information about mental health and psychology.

• Therapy Route

A global mental health directory and resource platform.

 

• The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)

A directory of therapists with diverse theoretical orientations and expertise, specifically trained to address the unique experiences of individuals from African, Caribbean, and South Asian backgrounds.

 

• Talk Space

An online therapy platform that connects individuals seeking therapy with licensed therapists through secure messaging, live chat, video, and audio sessions.

 

Note: Always check that your therapist is qualified and holds recognised credentials in psychotherapy or counselling. You can find out whether your therapist or counsellor is registered with professional bodies such as the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) by searching the corresponding directories.

 

MENTAL HEALTH APPS

• Headspace

Offers guided meditation and mindfulness exercises.

• Calm

Provides meditation sessions, sleep stories, and relaxation music. 

• Daylio

A mood tracking app that helps users understand their emotions and habits.