Mental Health Resources

Last Updated: 4 August 2026

Mental Health Resources in the UK

At Graceful Therapy, I believe that everyone should have access to mental health support. Whether you are looking for professional help, crisis support, or self-help resources, here is a guide to some of the mental health services available across the UK.

1. Immediate Help & Crisis Support

If you need urgent mental health support, the following services are available.:

  • Samaritans
    24/7 Helpline: 116 123
    Website: www.samaritans.org
    Provides confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

  • Shout (Crisis Text Line)
    Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
    Website: www.giveusashout.org
    A free, confidential 24-hour text messaging service offering support from trained crisis volunteers.

  • NHS Urgent Mental Health Support

    Telephone: Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (where available in your area).
    Website: Search "NHS urgent mental health helpline"
    Provides access to local NHS mental health professionals for urgent support.

  • Emergency Services

    If there is an immediate risk to life or someone is seriously injured, call 999 immediately.

2. National Mental Health Organisations

For ongoing support, advice, and information, the following organisations offer resources across the UK:

  • Mind
    Website: www.mind.org.uk
    Provides information, advice, local support services and practical guidance on a wide range of mental health conditions.

  • Hub of Hope
    Website: www.hubofhope.co.uk
    A national directory helping you find local mental health services, charities and community support based on your location.

  • YoungMinds (Support for Young People)
    Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9:30am - 4pm)
    Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
    Offers information and support for children, young people and their parents or carers.

3. Local Support in West Midlands

  • Birmingham Mind
    Website:     www.birminghammind.org
    Provides wellbeing services, crisis support and community mental health programmes across Birmingham.

  • Living Well UK
    Website:     www.livingwellconsortium.com
    Offers access to counselling, psychological therapies and wellbeing services throughout the West Midlands.

  • Kaleidoscope Plus Group
    Website:     www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk
    Provides counselling, suicide bereavement support, wellbeing services and community outreach across the region.

4. Finding the Right Support

Different services are appropriate for different situations.

  • In an emergency: Call 999 immediately.

  • If you need urgent mental health support: Contact NHS 111 or your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.

  • If you are looking for ongoing counselling: A qualified counsellor or psychotherapist may be appropriate.

  • If you are unsure where to start: Hub of Hope or Mind can help you identify services available in your local area.

5. Support Through Graceful Therapy

If you are considering counselling and are unsure whether Graceful Therapy is the right service for you, I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your needs and answer any questions you may have.

If I believe another service would better meet your needs, I will always endeavour to signpost you to appropriate sources of support.

Graceful Therapy provides counselling by appointment only and is not an emergency or crisis service.