A free and confidential talking support service to help people through difficult periods where they might feel they don’t have anyone else to talk to. Available 24/7.

Call: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

A free and confidential text message support service for the people who don’t want to verbally voice their thoughts, or may not be in the position to.

Text ‘SHOUT’ to: 85258

An NHS telephone service available for anyone living in Derbyshire who feels they are unable to cope.

Call: 0800 028 0077

Anxiety UK - If you wanted a better understanding of anxiety, Anxiety UK’s website has lots of easily digestible information, as well as a number to call or text to talk to volunteers who understand living with anxiety.

Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk/

Call: 03444 775 774

Text: 07537 416 905

Grief can be overwhelming, and Cruse Bereavement Care offers support, information and advice to people when someone dies.

Call: 0808 808 1677

Website: www.cruse.org.uk/

MIND is a charity that provides people with information about mental health issues, so if you or someone you know is dealing with depression, you can learn more here.

Website: www.mind.org.uk/

Infoline: 0300 123 3393

If you were concerned about your alcohol use and wanted to find out what support was available in the county, contact Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.

Website: www.derbysubstancemisuseservices.org.uk/

Call: 0300 790 0265

Derbyshire LGBT+ holds drop in sessions for people to speak confidentially to their staff members about any issues that may be troubling you.

Website: www.derbyshirelgbt.org.uk/

Call: 01332 207704

Relate is a nationwide charity that offers counselling for couples or individuals wanting to discuss their relationships.

Website: www.relate.org.uk

Derby is lucky to have an eating disorder charity, First Steps, who offer a range of services for individuals and their family members.

Website: firststepsed.co.uk/

If you need urgent help please contact 999, your GP or go to your local A&E. Harmless and the Tomorrow Project work to give people advice and emotional support to anyone who is feeling suicidal or has been affected by suicide or self harm.

Website: harmless.org.uk/

Contact: harmless.org.uk/contact/

Money issues can lead to low mood, stress and low mental health. If you need support with debt, please contact National Debtline or Citizens Advice for help and money advice.

National Debtline: 0808 808 4000

Citizens Advice: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/