We’ve put together some sources of help if you’re not doing so great. In an emergency please dial 999.
SAMARITANS - free helpline 116 123
HELP MUSICIANS / Music Minds Matter - UK charity for musicians with a 24-hour helpline run by musicians: 0808 802 8008.
C.A.L.L (Community Advice & Listening Line) always open on freephone: 0800 132 737 or text ‘help’ to 81066. Offering a confidential listening and support service.
HEADS ABOVE THE WAVES - raising awareness of depression/self-harm in young people. Loads of information, coping techniques, blog, workshops.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - leading a movement against suicide. open 5pm-midnight 365 days a year - freephone: 0800 585858 or use their web chat.
CARDIFF & VALE ACTION FOR MENTAL HEALTH - wide range of support information, directory of mental health services and information leaflets.
CHILDLINE - TEL: 0800 1111 - private and confidential service for young people up to age 19
THE MIX - Tel: 0808 808 4994 (or text 85258) - a support service for u25s available 365 days a year for anything from mental health to money, homelessness, relationships, drugs. there’s also an online chat and contact page
NIGHTLINE - run by students for students - a listening, emotional support & information service. Cardiff Uni & met helpline is run during term-time 8pm-8am on Tel: 02920 870555.
THE C.A.L.L. HELPLINE has a huge database of 2,000 agencies who offer help, support, information and services. Use their database to find an agency.
JOURNEYS (part of Gofal) - Tel: 029 2069 2891 - offering counselling and peer support groups
MIND CYMRU 0300 123 3393 / text 86463 (9am-6pm Mon-Fri). Legal advice line, definitions, FAQs, guides to art therapies, quick tips for employees, students, and an employer mental health assessment.
+MIND ACTIVE MONITORING - six weeks guided self-help for anxiety, depression, self-esteem & more. To get started talk to your GP, any other health professional or sign up directly online.
MUSIC SUPPORT - helpline tel: 0800 030 6789 - charity offering an ear to listen and emotional support, also signposting to qualified professionals and other sources of help where needed.
HAFAL 029 2056 5959 - specialising in severe mental illnesses.
COUNSELLING DIRECTORY - local counsellors and online expert articles on all topics. Toolkits such as anxiety, stress management, a self-care toolbox and self-care at work handbook.
BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY (BACP) - directory to find a local professional counsellor
TIME TO CHANGE WALES - anti-stigma campaign, includes pledges for employers.
SILVERCLOUD is an online course which offers support for anxiety, depression, and much more, all based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Anyone aged 16 or over can sign up.
SUPPORTLINE: loneliness can affect anyone at any age. confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue: 01708 765200 (hours vary so ring for details).
BEAT eating disorder helpine & information for adults and young people, a supportive environment to talk about eating disorders and how to get help: Call 0808 801 0677.
ACTIVATE YOUR LIFE - online video course sharing practical ways to cope with thoughts and feelings causing distress, and helps you to live life with more confidence.
YOUNG PERSON’S MENTAL HEALTH TOOLKIT - giving people aged 11 to 25 details of websites, apps, helplines & more to build resilience.
SUPPORTING OTHERS - Helping others in their time of need can benefit you both. Checking in on those who live alone in your community is important. Do this safely by giving them a call or keeping in touch through social media.
DEALING WITH DOMESTIC ABUSE & SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THE HOME - If you are experiencing, or know someone who is experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence whilst staying at home, visit Live Fear Free for advice (including online chat), Or call the helpline on 0808 80 10 800 (24/7). you can also make a silent call to the police on 999 then 55 if you can’t talk.