Available Services
Young Minds
Offers mental health support and to empower young people to take control of their lives.
Urgent help text: YM to 85258
Crisis Team
If you or someone else needs help in a mental health crisis.
0800 1690398
CalmHarm App
Good option for distraction when feeling distressed and managing self-harm
ChatHealth
NHS School Nursing confidential text chat service 9am-4:30pm Mon-Friday for 11-19 year olds.
Text: 07507 333351
Frank
Drug advice, support and information on a variety of different substances.
Live chat online: 2pm-6pm
Phone: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
The Mix
Support service for young people, from mental health to money, homelessness to finding a job, includes support from break-ups to drugs.
Sun-Fri 2-11pm
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Web chat avliable
In crisis: Text THEMIX to 85258
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Kooth
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. Chat to online counsellors, read articles written by young people.
Men’s Advice Line
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
9-5pm
Phone: 0808 801 0327
Webchat: tues & thurs 10am-4pm
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Survivors UK
Information, support and counselling for men who have been raped or sexually abused.
Mon/Tues/Thurs 7-10pm
Phone: 0845 122 1201
National Male Survivor Helpline
Leading specialist charity for sexual abuse and rape. Offer support and information for those affect by traumas that sexual abuse, rape, and their associated issues reveal.
Phone: 0808 800 5007
Text: 07860 027573
Mood Café
Promoting mental health with podcasts on a variety of mental health and wellbeing topics.
Child Line
Private and confidential service for young people up to the age of 19. You can contact Childline for free about anything - no problem is too big or too small.
Childline.org.uk
0800 1111
Self-Harm Support
Safe, supportive, non-judgemental and informative space for people who self-harm.
Call: 0808 801 0606
Text: 07537 410022
5pm - 10pm
Teens in Crisis (TIC)
Offers face-to-face and online counselling.
Phone: 01594 372777
Text: 07520 634063
Anxiety UK
Information, support and advice 9:30-5:30 Mon-Fri
Call: 03444 775774
Text: 07537 416905
Chill Panda App
Relaxation and breathing techniques to boost overall wellbeing
Saneline
National mental health helpline providing information and support to people who need it and those who support them.
4:30pm-10:30pm
Phone: 0300 304 7000
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In Hand (App)
Life ain’t easy, some days are good some days are bad, others are just fine. This app helps you focus on where you’re at and bring back the balance.
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Victim Support
Helps people cope with the effects of crime, free and confidential support and information.
Phone 0845 30 30 900
ManKind
Confidential helpline for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or abuse. From violence to mental abuse.
10am-4pm
Phone: 01823 334244
GDASS
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Services
Services for those who are or have been affected by domestic abuse. Free confidential support.
Phone: 0845 602 9035
GRASAC
Gloucestershire rape and sexual abuse centre
Service for women and girls in Gloucestershire affected by rape, sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives
Phone: 01452 526770
Samaritans
If you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
116 123
The Cavern
Coffee shop and live music venue. Offers a safe place to meet, open mic nights, music therapy, low mental health support.
56 Westgate St, Gloucester Gl1 2NE
01452 307201
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Papyrus
Confidential help and advice to prevent suicide.
0800 068 4141
Text: 07786 209697
Night Stop
Homelessness, need immediate shelter.
Call: 01452 331330
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Line
Provides expert advice and information to people with mental health problems.
Mon-Fri 9:30-4pm
Phone: 0300 5000 927
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Provides support to men in the UK who are feeling down and need to talk for information and support.
5pm-Midnight
0800 585858
Web chat avaliable
The Blurt Foundation
Increasing awareness and understanding of depression. Lots of information, blogs and self-care ideas.
National Stalking Helpline
f you are being harassed or intimidated by a partner or ex-partner. Can offer information and support.
Phone: 0808 802 0300
Revenge Porn Helpline
Supporting adults who have been victim of image based abuse. Provide free, non-judgemental and confidential advice and support.
10am-4pm
Phone: 0345 6000 459
Motimator – App
A digital mate to motivate. Offers daily expert tips and motivational advice to help you search for a better career.
Future me Gloucestshire
Team of young people across gloucestershire working to represent and connect young people.
information packs on mental and education and training
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