Links
NHS urgent mental health helplines
Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19
If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.
Reading Resources
I have made some lists of books that can be useful to parents, adults, children, teachers and therapists. You can find them on Bookshop here
African Rainbow Family supports LGBTQ+ refugees and asylums seekers
akt helps LGBTQ+ young people find safety and security. We do this by providing pathways into safe housing, access to social support and assist with routes into training and employment
‘A for Autism’ – A Guide for Practitioners, Parents and People Who Care’
The Autism Friendly Guide to Periods: Written in a gender-neutral style, and has a flap system to manage the amount of images you see. The book is for ages 9+
Bi-phoria NW UK run social-support spaces for people ages 18 and up who are attracted to people of more than one gender.
Birchall Trust offers support to anyone aged 4 and above affected by rape, sexual abuse or sexualised violence in Cumbria and Lancashire.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
Black people and People of Colour (Via BAATN) Free services
Black Minds Matter UK Free, one-to-one, culturally relevant therapy for Black people in the UK
Chinese Information and Advice Centre Provides support and information for Chinese people living in the UK
COSRT The Professional Body for Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists.
Deaf4Deaf Counselling & Psychotherapy
Disability Equality North-West
Domestic Violence Intervention Project Provides a violence prevention programme for men and a woman’s support service for their partners and ex-partners
Eat Breathe Thrive- Yoga for Eating Disorder Recovery free online course
Frank Drug and alcohol advice
Frederick Andrew Trust provides grants to support women following a recent illness or injury.
Galop support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence
Gendered Intelligence is a registered charity that exists to increase understanding of gender diversity and improve trans people's quality of life.
Hourglass Charity that aims to prevent abuse in old age
Humraaz Support Services is led by and for Black and Minoritised Women & Girls, offer advice, advocacy and access to safe refuge
Jewish Women’s Aid Provides refuge and/or support to Jewish women and their children affected by domestic abuse.
Lesbian Immigration Support Group (in Manchester)
LGBT Foundation A free service where you are heard and guided through issues that may be troubling you.
Love Respect Women’s Aid website for young people on healthy relationships and coercive control.
Mermaids Supporting trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families
Muslim Counsellor & Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN)
Nafsiyat offers intercultural therapy in over 20 languages.
National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) provides a UK-wide support line for adults who have suffered any type of abuse in childhood including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.
NSPCC – Keep Your Kids Safe Info for parents on how to protect their kids online
Out in the Bay help support the LGBTQI community in Morecambe and Lancaster
Pathwaze supported living accommodation is primarily targeted at adults at risk between the ages of 18-45 years old.
Pink Therapy | Gender and Sexual Diversity Therapy in the UK
Proud 2B Parents LGBT Parents’ group
Rainbow Migration (formerly the UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group)
Refugee Council Services for refugees and asylum seekers; including children’s services, integration services
Refugee Therapy offer grant funding for refugees who are accepted for training to become therapists in the UK
Regard The national organisation for disabled lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people
Respect Promoting best practice for domestic violence perpetrator programmes and associated support services in the UK.
Saheli Provide emergency refuge accommodation, specialist counseling, training, and empowering Black, Asian and Minoritised women to make informed choices and get the support they need.
Sesame Street: videos, activities, advice for parents and children.
Shelter Provide advice about money issues related to housing.
Sistah Space A space for African heritage women & girls who’ve experienced domestic or sexual abuse or who have lost a loved one to domestic violence.
Stonewall: Stonewall is proud to provide information, support and guidance on lgbtq+ inclusion
Terrence Higgins Trust HIV and sexual health
The Survivors Trust offer a free and confidential helpline to any survivor that feels like they need to talk
The Tara Centre, Lancaster: a grassroots community organisation built on the principles of mutual aid and social justice, dedicated to health justice for people living with the impacts of trauma.
Turn 2 Us Offering advice on financial support UK including Benefits Calculator and Grants Search
UKCP guide to choosing a therapist
Victim Support Helps people to cope with the effects of crime.
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children
Your Way: Local services
List of support services & Therapy Directories