Oxford OCD Support Group provides informal but structured user-led meetings where people affected can talk to others in a friendly, non-judgemental way. The group is open to people who have, or think they have, OCD or a related disorder, their family members and their friends. Please email for information on meeting times. ...

SMART Recovery is a non-profit organisation providing a science-based programme to help people recover from any type of addictive behaviour. Trained facilitators support a network of self-help meetings and online help. For details of local groups please see the website. ...

SelfharmUK is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest about what is going on in your life. ...

Provides a variety of free and confidential services around sexual health and HIV to anyone over 16. This includes outreach sessions, advocacy work, training and counselling. Supports vulnerable adults who may be suffering emotional or physical difficulties as a result of living with HIV. ...

Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. We want attitudes and behaviour towards people with mental health problems to improve, so that they do not have to live in shame, isolation and silence. ...

The Tandem Befriending Service provides one-to-one befriending outside the home to people aged 18 or over in the Oxford area who have been through a period of mental ill health and are looking to rebuild their lives. Befriending helps rebuild confidence and explore new interests and activities. Referrals are accepted from a professional statutory/voluntary organisation ...

Archway provides a pathway of support to develop positive well-being, reduce isolation and encourage increased social contact both within Archway’s own services and in the wider community. They are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, and the impact on mental and physical health, caused by loneliness and ...

Triumph over Phobia runs a network of self-help therapy groups for those suffering from phobias, OCD and other anxiety related disorders. Groups open to anyone 18 or over. ...

Provides a helpline for anyone that needs help and support with their Benzodiazepine use. ...

The Loss Foundation is a UK based charity that is run by health professionals, offering support groups and social events in London and Oxford for people who have lost a loved one to cancer. See website for details. They do walk and talks all over the country and also offer online support events. ...

The Stress Management Society is a UK based non profit organisation focused on helping individuals and organisations better understand, manage and reduce stress. Through education, practical tools, national campaigns and workplace programmes, they support people to build resilience and improve wellbeing. Their mission is to create a happier, healthier and more sustainable world by changing ...

Beat provides helplines for adults and young people with eating disorders, as well as a UK wide network of self help and support groups and online support. ...

Bipolar UK is a national user-led organisation and registered charity for people whose lives are affected by bipolar. Services include: Peer Support Groups, online e Community and Peer support line. ...

CALM Helpline offer an accredited confidential, anonymous and free support, information and signposting to men anywhere in the UK through our helpline.  Calls are taken by trained staff who are there to listen, support, inform and signpost. ...

Hearing voices aims to raise awareness of voice hearing and other sensory experiences, through information, training for professionals and supporting self help groups around the country. ...

A not for profit organisation supporting people impacted by hoarding behaviour. They offer phone, email and remote advocacy support. ...

The LGBT Foundation provide a wide range of support services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people. Services include a helpline and email advice. ...

The Foundation offers many forms of support for parents, families and friends following the loss of a baby to Stillbirth or Neonatal Death. ...

First Steps ED a multi-award-winning charity that works alongside the NHS, has now joined forces with Talk ED (formerly Anorexia Bulimia Care). As of November 2025, First Steps ED has taken over their mission, combining their expertise to focus on early intervention and prevention across England, Wales, and Scotland. It is dedicated to providing personalized, continuous emotional support ...

GamCare is the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling. ...

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families. ...

The ManKind Initiative is a national charity (registered in 2001) providing an information, support and signposting service to male victims of domestic abuse and their families. The helpline is manned by trained people who give information and support on all aspects of domestic abuse.  They signpost people to refuges, local authorities and other support services ...

The Mental Health Foundation is a charity specialising in research and policy development, with a focus on preventing mental health problems. We are not able to advise people directly on their personal circumstances. ...

The Listening Service is a not for profit organisation which provides a pioneering faith and culturally sensitive service to women in the UK. Their core service is a free and confidential listening service available nationally via the telephone. ...

Sometimes it might feel like no one understands what you are going through and coping with the everyday effects of pre and postnatal depression can be isolating and stressful. The PANDAS helpline is available from 9am to 8pm every day. Their dedicated volunteer team are on hand to offer support, advice and can help to ...