Helplines
Samaritans
Call 116 123 to talk to a trained volunteer if you are struggling to cope with your mental health and need support.
Find out more from the Samaritans website.
SANE
The SANE helpline offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including family members and carers.
Call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 , open from 4 pm to 10 pm, 365 days per year.
SANE also offer emotional support via email at support@sane.org.uk, and also offer a phone Call-Back service.
Find out more from the SANE website
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK offers a free support line that provides information and advice for people affected by bipolar disorder.
Call 0333 323 3880 for free or email info@bipolaruk.org for more support.
Open daily from 9am to 5pm.
Find out more from the Bipolar UK website.
Services
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope's website.
Digitial tools
Bipolar UK: Mood Tracker
The Bipolar UK mood tracker app allows users to record their daily mood, medications, emotions and how much sleep they've had. This enables users to:
- Track their mood and sleep patterns over weeks and months
- Collect data to share with their family and healthcare team
Find out more on the Bipolar UK website.
Stay Alive
The Stay Alive app is a pocket suicide prevention resource with useful information to help you or someone you are concerned about to stay safe.
The app includes a safety plan, customisable reasons for living, and a life box where you can store photos that are important to you.
Find out more on the Grassroots: Stay Alive app webpage.