The Renewal Programme has partnered with Newham Council to run Connect Newham, a freephone support line. It is specifically for residents of Newham aged 18+ who might be feeling isolated, lonely or anxious. To find out more, check our Connect Newham page.
AnxietyUK:
admin@anxietyuk.org.uk
Helpline: 03444 775 774 | Mon-Fri 9:30am – 5:30pm
Text Support: 07537 416905
AnxietyUK are a national charity helping people specifically with anxiety.
CALM:
Helpline: 0800 585 858 | 5pm – 12am.
Webchat
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. They run a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems. They support those bereaved by suicide, through the Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP).
Care in Mind:
info@careinmind.org.uk || 0207 055 0808
Care in Mind is a Newham based mental health charity supporting local people into security employment.
Men’s Health Forum:
Contact Info || 0330 097 0654
The Men’s Health Forum is a British registered charity whose mission is to improve the health of men and boys in England, Wales and Scotland
Mind:
info@mind.org.uk || 0300 123 3393 || Text: 86463
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham:
info@mithn.org.uk || 0207 510 1081
Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham exist to make sure anyone with a mental health or emotional issue has somewhere to turn for advice and support. They operate a range of support services across a number of London Boroughs.
Teen Mental Health – A Guide for Parents
A simple guide to help parents understand some of the stressors which may be negatively impacting their teen’s mental health/
Newham Talking Therapies:
Online self-referral form || 0208 175 1770
Newham Talking Therapies offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better within the borough of Newham.
No Panic:
info@nopanic.org.uk || Helpline Number 0300 772 9844 || Youth Line 0333 772 2644
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders.
Rethink:
Get Help
Rethink improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through their network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning.
OCD Action
support@ocdaction.org.uk || 0300 636 5478
OCD Action provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD, work to raise awareness of the disorder amongst the public and front-line healthcare workers, and strive to secure a better deal for people with OCD.
Online guide on understanding the male menopause
The guide discusses all aspects of the male menopause. From spotting the early signs, to finding out what you can do to alleviate the symptoms, find out what you can do to tackle the challenges of the andropause.
Samaritans:
jo@samaritans.org || 116 123
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. They’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they’re taking action to prevent the crisis.
Sane:
info@sane.org.uk || 0203 805 1790
Sane is a leading UK mental health charity. They work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
SHOUT:
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Shout 85258 is the UK’s first free, confidential, 24/7 text support service. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need mental health support.
Wish:
info@womenatwish.org.uk || 0208 980 3618
Wish are a voice for women’s mental health. Wish provides independent advocacy, emotional support and practical guidance at all stages of a woman’s journey through the mental health and criminal justice systems, acts to increase women’s participation in the services they receive, and campaigns to get their voice heard at a policy level.
YoungMinds:
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
Text YM to 85258 if you are experiencing a crisis.
If you are a parent of carer worried about your child:
Speak to our experts at the Parents Helpline
- Call for free on 0808 802 5544 (9:30am – 4pm, Mon – Fri).
- Email using Parents Helpline contact form.
- Use the live Parents webchat service (9:30am – 4pm, Mon – Fri)
YoungMinds are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.