Next part of our #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek shout outs: a thread that highlights the support and services available in the UK for people with various conditions or levels of support. Let& #39;s do some awareness raising!
If we missed any, let us know and we& #39;ll add them on.
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If we missed any, let us know and we& #39;ll add them on.
THREAD
Anxiety UK: @AnxietyUK
The UK& #39;s leading charity supporting those with anxiety conditions and phobias. Based in Manchester (woop woop!) but supporting people across the country with a range of services.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 03444 775 774
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk"> http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk
The UK& #39;s leading charity supporting those with anxiety conditions and phobias. Based in Manchester (woop woop!) but supporting people across the country with a range of services.
CALM: @theCALMzone
The Campaign Against Living Miserably supports men aged 15-35 with a free, confidential helpline & webchat open 5pm-12am daily.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0800 58 58 58
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.thecalmzone.net/ ">https://www.thecalmzone.net/">...
The Campaign Against Living Miserably supports men aged 15-35 with a free, confidential helpline & webchat open 5pm-12am daily.
Alcoholics Anonymous UK
For those struggling with their relationship to alcohol. Supporting you to put down the bottle, especially through the hard times. Webchat available on their website.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0800 9177 650
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk"> http://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
For those struggling with their relationship to alcohol. Supporting you to put down the bottle, especially through the hard times. Webchat available on their website.
AGE UK: @age_uk
Supporting the elderly and those who work with them, so that everyone can love later in life. National and local chapters.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0800 678 1602
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.ageuk.org.uk/ ">https://www.ageuk.org.uk/">...
Supporting the elderly and those who work with them, so that everyone can love later in life. National and local chapters.
Mind: @MindCharity
The list wouldn& #39;t be complete without Mind! Mental Health charity with local and national chapters.
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The list wouldn& #39;t be complete without Mind! Mental Health charity with local and national chapters.
Samaritans: @samaritans
For anyone having a difficult time that need someone to talk to. They are able to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.samaritans.org/ ">https://www.samaritans.org/">...
For anyone having a difficult time that need someone to talk to. They are able to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
No Panic: @charitynopanic
Support for sufferers of panic attacks, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0844 967 4848
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.nopanic.org.uk"> http://www.nopanic.org.uk
Support for sufferers of panic attacks, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Papyrus: @PAPYRUS
Support and advise young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.papyrus-uk.org"> http://www.papyrus-uk.org
Support and advise young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.
Rethink Mental Illness: @Rethink_
Supporting and advising people living with mental illness in multiple ways.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0300 5000 927
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.rethink.org"> http://www.rethink.org
Supporting and advising people living with mental illness in multiple ways.
The Mix: @TheMixUK
A digital support service for young people, by young people. Available Monday-Friday on the phone, or webchat 24/7 on their website.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0808 808 4994
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A digital support service for young people, by young people. Available Monday-Friday on the phone, or webchat 24/7 on their website.
Cruse Berevement Care: @CruseCare
UK& #39;s largest bereavement charity, giving you somewhere to turn when someone dies. Helpline open Monday-Friday.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0808 808 1677
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UK& #39;s largest bereavement charity, giving you somewhere to turn when someone dies. Helpline open Monday-Friday.
Cocaine Anonymous
A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0800 612 0225
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π»" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> http://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/ ">https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk/">...
A fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
Silverline: @TheSilverLineUK
National, free and confidential helpline for older people, open 24/7.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="π" title="Telephone receiver" aria-label="Emoji: Telephone receiver"> 0800 470 8090
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National, free and confidential helpline for older people, open 24/7.