Childline is available to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support any time of day by calling 0800 1111, or through email or live chat.

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They also campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Mind also have a local service in North East Lincolnshire, which can be accessed: •Online: https://nelmind.org.uk/ • In person: 73 Kent Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7DH • On the phone: 01472 349991 • Via email: info@nelmind.org.uk

Men Unite are a mental health support group for men. They support, encourage and help men who may be facing difficulties in life, such as addiction issues, drugs, drink, gambling, grievance, loneliness, debt or feel the world is caving in on you we want help you.

The NHS ‘Every Mind Matters’ is the NHS’ Mental Health base. Offering support and guidance on everything from life challenges and mental health issues to how to support others, Every Mind Matters has an abundance of information worth knowing about.

The Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust website outlines the avenues you can access mental health support, either for yourself or someone else, when you might need it.

steps2change is a free NHS service. It provides a range of evidence based talking therapies. These can help with problems such as depression, anxiety, post-trauma reaction, panic, phobia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can self-refer to Steps2Change, or can speak to your GP if you’d prefer.

Telephone: 0800 001 4331 (open 24/7) The helpline is for people aged 18 years or older. If you’re feeling low, anxious or stressed, you can call the Lincolnshire mental health helpline.

Telephone: 0800 234 6342 (open 24/7) This line provides advice about accessing mental health and wellbeing support services for children and young people. It is available to children, young people, parents, carers and professionals in Lincolnshire.

Night Light Cafés are safe spaces that offer an out-of-hours, non-clinical support service and are staffed by teams of trained volunteers who are available to listen. They can also provide signposting advice and information on other organisations that may be able to help with specific needs, such as debt advice or emergency food parcels.

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. They are open 9am–midnight every day at 0800 068 4141, via email through pat@papyrus-uk.org, or on text at 07860 039967.

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Samaritans can support whether you’re going through a difficult time yourself or worried about someone else. You can contact them on 116 123 (Free from any phone, at any time), or through jo@samaritans.org (though this service is often much slower)

Young Minds provide young people with tools to look after their mental health. Their website is full of advice and information on what to do if you're struggling with how you feel, and they also empower parents and adults who work with young people, to be the best support they can be.

The Young Minds Parents Helpline offers advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25. You can call the Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544, Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:00pm. Alternatively, you can contact them through web chat on their website.

Shine Lincolnshire mental health charity who are passionate about people finding the support that is right for them. Shine signpost to support, offer guidance on wellbeing, and deliver training and education on mental health. They also manage funding on behalf of Lincolnshire County Council to support people’s mental health and community level to prevent crisis escalation.

We Are With You offer free, confidential support on alcohol, drugs, or mental health. Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, or someone else, We Are With You can support in-person at one of their many Lincolnshire services, or over the phone.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day. CALM offers a series of guides on how to support those that might need it, as well as a helpline and webchat available 5pm to midnight 365 days a year.

Formed in 2019, the Bearded Fishermen are a Mental Health Support & Suicide Prevention group based in Grimsby. They also offer telephone, face to face and referral support to those that need it quickly.

If you have a concern about a child or young person, make sure you contact your Club Welfare Officer or the Lincolnshire FA Designated Safeguarding Officer, who will be able to provide guidance and support.

Commissioned by the local authority, Amparo provides emotional and practical support for anybody who has felt the impact of suicide. The service is free, confidential, and available for as long as people need it.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide supports those over the age of 18 impacted by suicide. SOBS offer a series of support groups, as well a national support line to support those who need it.