There are some great charities out there promoting Mental Health
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If you’re interested in getting involved and helping improve mental health in the UK, below are a selection of charities dedicated to creating awareness, reducing the stigma, and improving the relationship we have with mental health in our lives
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| wdt_ID | Organisation or Charity | Overview | Target | Services | Location for Individual Support | Costs | Website | Contact | How it works / What to expect | Additional services / comments | How/When would you think this charity would be useful? |
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| 1 | City Mental Health Alliance http://citymha.org.uk/ |
A coalition of organisations, supported by two key organisations; Mental Health First Aid and Mind. The vision is to help all workers in the city talk about mental health without fear of stigma | Organisations | Awareness | N/A | No Costs | http://citymha.org.uk/ | General enquiries: NANCY BENN Email: cmha@citymha.org.uk Telephone: 0845 4780 775. |
If you are a company or organisation, you can subscribe to newsletters or event notifications. For individuals, the website provides a library of information and links however no direct services or subscriptions. | You can only join as an organisation. For support as an individual, they refer you to 999; Samaritans (Freephone, 24/7); Saneline (6pm-11pm); Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm Monday to Friday), Calm and GamCare. They also have a good list of other issues which you can refer to, as well as a Bankers charity website aimed at those working at a bank (past or present). | Organisations that employ city workers that want to improve Mental Health more broadly |
| 2 | Mental Health Foundation https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ |
A charity specialising in research and policy development with a focus on preventing Mental Health problems. They campaign for good Mental Health via information, awareness, blogs, research studies and events | Broader Public | Awareness | N/A | No Costs | https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ | For events: Email: events@mentalhealth.org.uk Telephone: 020 7803 1123 London office headquarters telephone: 0207 803 1100 |
They advise you to contact local GP if need of urgent help. They only provide their office numbers (i.e. no support lines themselves) but individuals can join their newsletter. They rely on ground-breaking research and development work to influence policy (government) and improve services delivery. Also focus on under-researched areas such as ethnic minority Mental Health. | They also refer individuals to the following list of organisations; Samaritans, ReThink, Mind. Then they suggest speaking to someone: GP, or getting in touch with your CMHT. | For those not in immediate crisis and looking for information. Works for both sufferers and family/friends. Lots of information, research, projects etc. |
| 3 | Sane http://www.sane.org.uk/home |
Work to improve quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness. SANE's vision: to raise public awareness, excite research, and bring more effective professional treatment and compassionate care to everyone affected by mental illness. | Individuals, Families | Awareness, Helpline / texting | Virtual | No Costs | http://www.sane.org.uk/home | Telephone: 0300 304 7000 4.30pm to 10.30pm daily Email: info@sane.org.uk |
Offers a website, a helpline and text service. Includes good information for young people. Emotional support etc. | Listening/webchat and advocacy | Useful tool for research and marketing materials |
| 4 | Time to Change http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/mental-health-and-stigma/help-and-support |
Time to Change is a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health. Delivered through awareness campaigns | Broader Public | Awareness | Virtual, In Person is under development | No Costs | http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/mental-health-and-stigma/help-and-support |
Email: info@time-to-change.org.uk Telephone: 0208215 2356 |
Broader mental health issues, focused on getting people to be open and non-judgemental about people with mental health issues. | Working to break the stigma of mental health issues. https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/about-us/what-we-do |
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| 5 | Maudsley International http://www.maudsleycharity.org/about-us/ |
Promote positive change in the world of mental health via supporting innovation, research and service improvement, and raise public awareness and understanding | Broader Public | Awareness | Virtual | No Costs | http://www.maudsleycharity.org/about-us/ | Telephone: 020 3696 9760 (select option 4) Email: juliet.barnett@maudsleycharity.org |
Supports and funds ground-breaking neurological and mental health research, service improvements and therapeutic programmes. | Great resource for charities and organisations who are looking to drive innovation in the mental health industry | |
| 6 | Chasing the Stigma https://chasingthestigma.co.uk/https://hubofhope.co.uk/ |
Peer-led Mental Health Charity which aims to normalise and humanise Mental Illness. | Broader Public | Awareness, Postcode Search | Virtual | No Costs | https://chasingthestigma.co.uk/ AND https://hubofhope.co.uk/ | Via contact form: https://chasingthestigma.co.uk/contact/ | Chasing the Stigma have created the Hub of Hope which is a fantastic look-up tool of services based on your post code. https://hubofhope.co.uk/ | The Hub of Hope is excellent: https://hubofhope.co.uk/ | Once of the most comprehensive look-up tools available. |
| 7 | Mental Health UK https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/ |
Advises on mental health and money problems through a financial advice line that has supported over 700 people who are on average £750 better off per caller as a result. Additionally a charity raising awareness and supports partnering charities. | Individuals | Advises on welfare benefits, managing money and debt, and mental health care and treatment. Provides financial information and support to those suffering from mental health issues as well as friends / family members who are trying to help someone else manage their finances. | Online and Financial helpline | Free | https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/ https://www.mentalhealth-uk.org/ |
Money Advice Service: You can use the Money Advice Service website to find a debt adviser near you and gain advice on other debt matters. Telephone: 0800 915 4633 (Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1pm) www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en Address - 120 Holborn, London EC1N TD |