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Mental Health Resources: A list of organisations and helpful tips & support

One of the most important parts of Mind the Brick is about providing a list of organisations you could contact if you need help or support.

UK

Samaritans

Free 24-hour listening support. You can call free on 116 123

Shout 85258

Shout 85258 offers confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when you need immediate assistance: Text "SHOUT" to 85258

Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Grassroots is a UK leader in suicide prevention. Helping to create safe spaces in communities for lifesaving conversations about suicide. Supporting people to develop the skills and confidence needed to save lives.

Mind

They provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Mind in Brighton and Hove

Mind in Brighton and Hove works to promote good mental health in our city and across Sussex.

Seeking to empower people to lead a full life as part of their community.

USA

mhanational.org

If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line

You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 at the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline. Trained crisis workers will listen to you and direct you to the resources you need.

Australia

beyondblue.org.au

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

Call 1300 22 4436 (24 hours / 7 days a week)
Chat online 11 am-12 am AEST / 7 days a week
Email us (Get reply in 24 hours)
Online forums (24 hours / 7 days a week)

New Zealand

If this is an emergency phone 111

Or go to your nearest hospital emergency department
Phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team) helpline 0800611 116
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 Free text 4357 (HELP)
Youthline - 0800 376 633 Free text 234
Samaritans - 0800 726 666

Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand

Improving the lives of individuals, whānau, organisations and communities.

https://mentalhealth.org.nz

The Lowdown

FREE 24/7 Helpline 0800 111 757
FREE Text 5626

https://thelowdown.co.nz

Youthline

Providing support to Kiwis aged between 12-24 years
FREE Call - 0800 376 633
FREE Text 234

www.youthline.co.nz

Rainbow Youth

We provide support, information, resources & advocacy for Aotearoa’s queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth.

https://ry.org.nz

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