Helpful Organisations
Need someone to talk to?
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For the Samaritans https://www.samaritans.org OR call 116 123 for free, OR email at jo@samaritans.org
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Silverline: for people aged 55 and over: OR call 0800 4 70 80 90 for free
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The Mix provides free, confidential help for under 25s online and via a helpline. Call 0808 808 4494, text THEMIX to 85258 or use their online chat service on the website
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Young Minds: for young people experiencing mental health difficulties
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Supportline.org.uk: Confidential Emotional Support. Helpline: 01708 765200 Email:
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For older people, their families, friends, carers and professionals visit Age UK at or call 0800 678 1602
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For older people, their families and carers visit Independent Age at or call 0800 319 6789 for free
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For carers: visit Carers Trust, call 0808 808 7777 or email advice@carersuk.org
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For people experiencing relationship difficulties visit Relate
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Support for people who are grieving or experiencing loss: CRUSE:
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Online communities you could join
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For over 18s: www.elefriends.org.uk
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For parents: www.mumsnet.com
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For grandparents: www.gransnet.com
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For carers: www.carersuk.org/forum
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Interest Groups: (baking) (knitting)
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Looking after your own or someone else’s mental health
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Mind Mental Health Charity. You can also call their Infoline service at 0300 123 3393 or text 86464 or email info@mind.org.uk for further information
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Rethink: https://www.rethink.org. Support for people experiencing mental illness
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Getting out to try new things:
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National Association of Women’s Clubs: https://nawc.org.uk/
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U3A - University of the Third Age: https://www.u3a.org.uk/.Keep learning! Creative ways older adults can use to stay healthy, active and connected with each other