Phoenix Africa CIC is not a crisis service. If you need urgent support, please use the resources on this page.

You Are Not Alone

Find Mental Health Support in the UK

Whether you are in crisis, need someone to talk to, or are looking for ongoing support, this directory connects you to trusted services across the UK. More organisations will be added to this list over time.

🚨 Crisis Support

If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, please contact one of these services right away.

24/7 Available

Samaritans

Confidential emotional support for anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide — available any time, day or night.

116 123
24/7 Available

NHS 111

For urgent medical help or advice when it's not a 999 emergency. Can connect you with mental health crisis teams and local services.

111
🧠 General Mental Health Support

Organisations offering ongoing support, information, and resources for people experiencing mental health challenges.

Mind

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems. Provides information, support, and campaigns to improve mental health services.

0300 123 3393

Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm

Rethink Mental Illness

Supports people severely affected by mental illness through advocacy, carer support, and practical advice services across the UK.

Mental Health Foundation

Focused on prevention and research, providing resources to help people understand and improve their mental health and wellbeing.

🌍 Immigrants & Minority Communities

Specialist support organisations that understand the unique and often invisible pressures carried by people from immigrant, Black, and minority backgrounds.

Black Minds Matter UK

Connects Black individuals and families to professional, certified Black therapists. Addressing the significant gaps in mental health support for Black communities across the UK.

BAATN

The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network — the UK's largest independent network promoting the access to and use of counselling and psychotherapy within Black and Asian communities.

💬 Online & Talking Support

Prefer to text or go online? These services offer flexible, accessible support without the need to make a phone call.

Shout

UK's first free, confidential 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis. If you'd rather text than talk, Shout is here for you.

Text 85258
SANE

Provides emotional support, guidance, and information to anyone affected by mental illness — including family, friends, and carers — through helplines and online tools.

More organisations will be added to this directory over time

About Phoenix Africa CIC

We Build Resilience. We Are Not a Crisis Line.

Phoenix Africa CIC delivers preventative mental health education, community workshops, and resilience coaching to individuals and organisations. If you or someone you know needs urgent support, please contact the services listed on this page.

"Phoenix Africa CIC is not a crisis service. If you need urgent support, please contact the organisations above."

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