Table 1 . Mental health resources and sources of support .
Resource / source Details Additional information Assist Trauma Care
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy http :// assisttraumacare . org . uk Call 01788 551919 https :// www . bacp . co . uk
A not-for-profit organisation that provides resources and specialist therapy for trauma survivors
The organisation ' s website provides information about counselling and types of therapy and how they can help , as well as hosting a directory of therapists that can be searched by location and type of problem
IESO Digital Health |
https :// www . iesohealth . com |
An organisation that provides online therapy ( via text / chat and sometimes video ), which can often be accessed free of charge by NHS patients |
Shout
Mind
NHS
Samaritans
UK Counselling Directory
Vetlife https :// giveusashout . org Text ' Shout ' to 85258
https :// www . mind . org . uk Call 0300 123 3393 Email info @ mind . org . uk
Contact or visit your GP ; call 111 or visit https :// 111 . nhs . uk for advice ; in an emergency , visit the accident and emergency department of your local hospital or call 999
https :// www . nhs . uk / mental-health
https :// www . nhs . uk / service-search / mentalhealth / find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service
https :// www . samaritans . org Call 116123
Email jo @ samaritans . org https :// www . counselling-directory . org . uk
https :// www . vetlife . org . uk Call 0303 040 2551
A charity that provides a free 24 / 7 confidential text-based mental health support service as well as online mental health resources
A charity that provides signposting , support and information on mental health problems and treatment options , and on related advocacy services and welfare benefits
The NHS is available for physical and mental health support , in person or over the phone . The NHS also has lots of online mental health services and resources , which include details of how to access urgent mental health support
A charity that provides free , confidential support 365 days of the year , in person , by phone and via email , and through its self-help app
A website that enables you to search for counsellors by their location and the type of support you need ( e . g . in-person or by phone / online )
A charity dedicated to providing support to the veterinary community , which includes an independent , confidential 24 / 7 helpline
Other
You might also find it helpful to listen to podcasts , read self-help books , use smartphone apps ( such as Thought Diary and Bearable ) or join relevant social media groups / pages that support mental wellbeing
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