Important Contacts

Bristol Mind: Non-judgmental mental health support, peer groups, advice, counselling etc. Website: mindinbristol.org.uk  •  Tel: 0117 980 0370

 

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP NHS Trust):  NHS mental health services, crisis teams, inpatient & community support across Bristol & surrounding areaMain switchboard: 01225 831 000  •  Website: awp.nhs.uk

 

The Samaritans (Bristol branch):  For anyone in emotional distress, despair or needing someone to talk to 116 123 (free from UK phones)  •  Email: jo@samaritans.org (depending on local branch)  •  Website: samaritans.org

 

Bristol Rethink Mental Illness Peer support:  services for people experiencing mental illness, carers’ groups etc.  Website: rethink.org/local-support/in-your-area/bristol ● Phone: 0117 928 9494

 

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):  Support for men who are down or in crisis • especially young men, with suicide prevention resources etc.Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm—midnight every night)  •  Website: thecalmzone.net

 

Childline:  Free confidential help for anyone under 19 about any issue0800 1111 (UK)  •  Website: childline.org.uk

 

Bristol Haven:  Support for people who have experienced rape or sexual violence24-hour helpline: 0800 915 4640  •  Website: bristolhaven.org.uk

 

Shout 85258:  Free, confidential, 24/7 text service for times of mental health crisis • you can text “SHOUT” to 85258 and be connected to a trained volunteer—

 

Young Bristol:  Support, outreach and mentoring for young people in BristolWebsite: youngbristol.com  •  Contact via their site for specific programmes