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An essential tool providing quick and easy access to mental health organisations who share the same common aim of providing our young people with the support they deserve


We are aware of the dreadful waiting lists preventing you from accessing the support you need, we are here to bridge that gap and to support YOU



Do you work for/know an organisation who provides mental health support? Contact us to be added

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The Lee Cooper Foundation

TLCF provide mental health support to young people age 11-24.


We have had the privilege of working with the majority of organisations below, we cannot praise them enough. We hope to raise awareness of the smaller, equally efficient organisations. Reach out, try something new, access the support you deserve.

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crisis services

999

Papyrus HOPELINE

Samaritans

If you, or somebody you know, is in immediate danger then please call 999 as soon as possible

Samaritans

Papyrus HOPELINE

Samaritans

24/7 support, 365 days a year (FREE)

Call 116 123

Email jo@samaritans.org

Visit a branch (currently unavailable)

Website

Papyrus HOPELINE

Papyrus HOPELINE

Papyrus HOPELINE

Weekdays (10am - 10pm), Weekends (2-10pm), Bank Holidays (2-10pm)

Call 0800 068 4141

Email pat@papyrus-uk.org

Text 07786 209 697

Website

Mental Health Support

Men's Mental Health Support

LGBTQ+ Support

Addiction Support

Eating Disorder Support

Support near you? (Hub of Hope)

mental health support

Anxiety UK

Support for those suffering with anxiety, stress, anxiety-based depression or a phobia

Monday-Friday

Text: 07537 416905 (9:30am-5:30pm)

Call: 03444 775 774 (9:30am-5:30pm)

Live Chat (9:30am-5:30pm)

Website

Bipolar UK

Empowers individuals and families affected by bipolar through peer support so that individuals can live well and fulfil their potential

A list of there services can be found here on their website

Brighter State of Mind Hypnotherapy

1-1- hypnotherapy sessions for people ages 18+, currently providing free hypnotherapy videos to watch/listen to on youtube here

Twitter

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

CALM is a leading movement against suicide, read more about the work they do here

Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-12am)

Live Chat (5pm-12am)


Care Merseyside

Care Merseyside provide a broad range of support through social prescription initiatives. You can refer yourself, or refer someone else here

Call: 0151 607 1873 

Email: info@caremerseyside.org.uk

Website

Cells

Cells educate children and young people about the serious consequences of crime and prevent initial and reoffending behaviours, all work is delivered by rehabilitated ex-offenders

Website

Cruse Bereavement Care

National leading charity for people experiencing bereavement

Call: 0808 808 1677

Live Chat (9am-9pm)

Website

Evolving Mindset

A mental health CIC which delivers free mental health assistance to those who need it, as well as a variation of programmes to improve mental health and well being

Website

First Person Project CIC

First Person Project CIC turn awareness of mental health and social deprivation in Liverpool into action through mental health workshops, 1-1 coaching etc

Website

Flourish and Succeed

Flourish and Succeed promote positive mindset, health and fitness through their Buffalo Mindset programme

Call: 07395 121 924

Website

Healthiness LTD

A health and exercise provider aiming to increase physical activity and reduce social isolation of older people and those suffering with mental health. Read more information here

Hub of Hope

An app to show which mental health services are near you, more information and a link to access below

Imagine Independence

A charity enabling and supporting people to live full and independent lives through social inclusion and health promotion activities

Call: 0151 709 2366

Website

The Jordan Legacy

Providing support to those struggling with their mental health and implementing practical actions to move toward a zero suicide community

Call: 07879628708

Website

LEAPS

LEAPS are a support group in the North East, funded by The National Lottery, who offer anyone unemployed over the age of 18 help and support with employment, interviews, training, benefits and mental health

For more info on becoming a LEAPS member visit twitter or website

Lime Therapies

Amanda is a qualified hypnotherapist and psychotherapist, who also delivers mindfulness sessions

Call: 07769263252

Facebook

Little Sunshine Yoga

Katie is extremely passionate about working with young children to guide them in managing and expressing their emotions, to enquire about workshops, school partnerships or 1-1s then visit here

Liverpool Football Therapy

A local project encouraging adults and young people affected by mental ill health to use football as a recovery tool or as part of ongoing therapy

Call 07905 572126

Facebook

Read more about our partnership

MALIT in the Community

Promoting and creating positive mental health and well-being through the medium of drama, the arts and a variation of workshops

Call: 07968 420785

Website

Mary Seacole House

Mary Seacole provide support services to local primarily BAMER people who are experiencing mental illness, read more here

MIND

Empowering people experiencing mental health problems whilst campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and to educate, read more here

Mpower People CIC

Providing a variety of activities to empower individuals towards living healthier, more independent lives through education programmes, training, employment opportunities, enterprise development or personal development

Website

OCD UK

OCD UK provide advice, information, and support services for those affected by OCD, and campaign to end the trivialisation and stigma of OCD

Website

The Open Door Centre

The Open Door Centre provide creative therapeutic support to people ages 15-13, read more here

Call: 0151 639 4545

SANE

SANE aims to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental illness

SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (4:30pm-10:30pm)

Textcare

Support Forum (18+ to post, all ages can view)

Website

SHOUT

Free, confidential 24/7 text service. Text "SHOUT" to 85258 

Website

Tackling the Blues

Working with signposted school partners; Tackling the Blues is a sport, art, physical activity and education-based mental health awareness programme for young people aged 6-16 who are experiencing, or are at risk of, developing mental illness

Edge Hill University

Everton FC

Talk Liverpool

A free NHS service offering psychological therapies to adults in Liverpool who are feeling depressed or anxious

Online Therapy

Courses

Website

The Mix

Providing a range of support to young people under 25 from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs

Call:  0808 808 4994

1-1 Chat

Crisis Messenger

Website

Teenagers With Experience

A volunteer-run blog by teenagers, for teenagers. Young people write articles/blog posts, take photographs, make YouTube videos and create social media content intended to give advice on the many problems in life

Twitter

Vibe (Previously KYM)

VIBE support young people to build positive relationships with themselves and others, and to play a central role in creating vibrant communities, read more here 

Clubs

You Are Perfect Always (YAPA)

A mental health and well-being app for 13+ with a zero tolerance approach to  bullying and no "likes" or photographs

Android

IOS

Website 

The Yoga Loft

Based in Prescot, The Yoga Loft is the perfect place to improve your mind, body and social life through a variation of yoga practices and workshops

Call:  0151 430 0088 

Website

YPAS

YPAS provides support and therapeutic services for children (5-15), young people (16-25) and families in Liverpool, see their activity timetable here

Call: 0151 707 1025

Website

Men's Mental health

Jame's Place

Jame's Place support males experiencing a suicidal crisis who are age 18+ and live in the Merseyside area

Make a referral

Website

MENergy

Stress and anxiety support for men. Currently hosting zoom sessions 8pm-9:15pm every fortnight. Follow them on twitter

Men's Health Forum

The Men's Health Forum carry out research, raise awareness and provide information and advice whilst advocating for men's mental health, read more here 

Sean's Place

Sean's Place provide mental health and wellbeing support to males in the Liverpool City Region, see their timetable of activities here

Website

LGBTQ+ Support

GYRO (YPAS)

A youth group for young people who identify themselves as: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Trans, or who are Questioning their sexuality or gender identity in Liverpool

GYRO- LGBTQ+ Youth groups on Zoom:
Tuesday 4:30pm-5:30pm (12-16)

Thursday 4pm-5pm (16-25)

Please contact YPAS or GYRO via support@ypas.org.uk for most up to date info

Website

The Michael Causer Foundation

The Michael Causer Foundation works alongside housing, police, education, charity and other partners to support young LGBTQ+  people in Merseyside, and to challenge injustice and prejudice, read more here

Mermaids

Mermaids supports gender-diverse children and young people until 20, they aim to reduce isolation, improve self esteem and to work with parents and work professionals to provide the tools required to negotiate education and health services

Call: 0808 801 0400 (9am-9pm)

Website

The Proud Trust

The Proud Trust helps empower LGBT+ young people and to make positive changes. This is done through youth groups, coordinating national and regional LGBT+ youth work networks, training, education, campaigns and undertaking research, read more here

Find your local group

Activity schedule

Addiction support

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA is a free fellowship for men and women to share their experience, strength and hope and help others to recover from alcoholism, the only requirement is the desire to stop drinking

Call: 0800 9177 650

Chat

Website

BeGambleAware

Free, confidential help for anyone who is worried about their or someone else’s gambling

Chat

Website

National Gambling Helpline

Free, confidential support 24/7

Call: 0808 8020 133 

Website

eating disorder support

BEAT

The UK's eating disorder charity aiming to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders through providing support, campaigning, research, resources and so much more

Call Helpline: 0808 801 0677

Call Studentline: 0808 801 0811

Call Youthline: 0808 801 0711

Helplines operate 365 days, weekdays (9am-8pm) and weekends (4pm-8pm)

1-1 chat

Website

National Centre for Eating Disorders

NCFED ensure that people have access to support with eating disorders, and they ensure professionals have the highest quality training to be able to empower and support

Treatment

Training

Find a Counsellor

Website

employability support

Building Better Opportunities at The Women's Organisation

Our Building Better Opportunities programme (BBO) is specifically for personal development and helping people taking their first steps into employment. We currently run courses and workshops in confidence, resilience, and assertiveness which are open to all genders, along with a Women’s Power Programme for women looking for a safe space to feel empowered.


The Women's Org also offer many different types of support. For more information please visit thewomensorganisation.org.uk

how to find support near you

Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope is a mental health database created by Chasing the Stigma. The app allows you to type in your location and see what mental health support is available by you.


Download the app or click here


(Check with services if they are running due to COVID-19)


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