Helplines

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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.

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OCD Action

OCD Action offers a free, confidential helpline which provides an unbiased source of information and support for people with OCD and the people in their lives.

Call 0300 636 5478 free, visit the OCD action page to request a call or email support@ocdaction.org.uk.

Open Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 8 pm.

Find out more on the OCD Action website.

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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.

Services

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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

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OCD UK

OCD UK is a charity that educates, offers hope and supports people with OCD through the difficult times and right through to recovery. OCD action offer an advice line, information and guides around OCD. 

Call 01332 588112 free. Open 10 am - 12 pm every day and 5 pm - 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

Find out more on the OCD UK website.

Toolkits and guides

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NHS Inform

NHS Inform offer a self-help guide for people with mild-to-moderate symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. The guide aims to help you:

  • Find out if you could have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Understand more about OCD
  • Find ways to manage or overcome OCD symptoms

For more information visit the NHS Inform website. 

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CALM

CALM offer a guide with tools and resources for people affected by OCD. The guide includes information on:

  • What is OCD?

  • How does OCD feel?

  • What are obsessions?

  • What are Compulsions?

  • Where can I find help?

  • Dealing with OCD

  • Talking about OCD

Find out more on the CALM OCD guide or the CALM website.