USEFUL LINKS

Organisation Description Website
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) A UK suicide prevention charity offering life-saving support, helplines, and resources for anyone struggling with their mental health. https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Mind A leading mental health charity in England and Wales providing advice, information, and support for people experiencing mental health difficulties. https://www.mind.org.uk/
Samaritans A charity offering confidential emotional support 24 hours a day for anyone experiencing distress or suicidal thoughts. https://www.samaritans.org/
Rethink Mental Illness A national charity providing support, information, and advocacy for people affected by severe mental illness and their families. https://www.rethink.org/
SANE A UK mental health charity dedicated to improving quality of life for people affected by mental illness through support, campaigning, and research. https://www.sane.org.uk/
NHS Mental Health Helplines NHS crisis helplines offer urgent mental health support and advice for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
BAATN (Black, African and Asian Therapy Network) The UK's largest independent organisation connecting Black, African, Asian and Caribbean people with qualified therapists and mental health professionals. https://www.baatn.org.uk/
MCAPN (Muslim Counsellors and Psychotherapists Network) A professional network supporting Muslim counsellors and psychotherapists while promoting culturally and faith-sensitive mental health care. https://mcapn.co.uk/
HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) The UK regulator responsible for setting standards and maintaining a register for health and care professionals, including counselling psychologists. https://www.hcpc-uk.org/
BPS (British Psychological Society) The representative body for psychologists in the UK, promoting excellence and ethical practice in psychology. https://www.bps.org.uk/