A unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It is a place to go if you are struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
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SCARD is a charity set up to help relieve distress amongst people who have lost a loved one, been injured or affected by traffic collisions. They also offer support to people that have witnessed and helped at a road traffic collision. Support includes a helpline, face to face counselling, online counselling, support group and an annual Oakleaf Memorial service.
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. They are open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm on 0300 304 7000.
SANE provides emotional support and specialist information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Email support and online forums are available via the website.
Provides a confidential and sympathetic listening ear to those in emotional distress.
Oxford Samaritans phone line is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support to anyone who may be experiencing feelings of distress or despair; including those that may lead to suicide.
Provides a confidential and sympathetic listening ear to those in emotional distress. Face-to-face support is available in Oxford and Banbury. Please call for opening times.
Provides information about mental health as well as local services across the UK.
Papyrus is a national charity for the prevention of young suicide. They provide confidential support and suicide intervention through the helpline, with trained professionals giving support, advice and information to young people under the age of 35 who feel suicidal, or people worried about a young person being at risk of suicide.
For any mental health enquiry, large or small, Oxfordshire Mind provide information and signposting to mental health services for people living in Oxfordshire. The service can answer specific questions about mental health and mental health services, along with guidance on what support may be best for you. The team and can also arrange Advice & Guidance Sessions. These sessions provide an opportunity to discuss your situation with a Wellbeing Worker and explore support options, as well as acting as an introduction to Oxfordshire Mind’s services. They are open to anyone over 18 years living in Oxfordshire who wants information and support around their mental health. If you are worried about your own mental health, this can be a good place to start getting help. Advice & Guidance Sessions take place over the telephone or in person at one of our venues in Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Witney or Cowley in Oxford.
Oxfordshire Mind Information Line:
Tel: 01865 247788
Text: 07451277973
Email: [email protected]
Open Monday to Thursday between 9:30am and 4:30pm and Fridays between 9:30am and 4:00pm.