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Other resources

This pages contains details of other organisations with can offer emotional support, advice and support about mental health issues and resources for mental health.

A list of organisations offering support for conditions related to hearing and balance is also included.


Emotional support

Anxiety UK

For those affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression. A wide range of services are available to members and non-members. Support available 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri

03444 775774 (helpline)
07537 416905 (text)
[email protected]
www.anxietyuk.org.uk (web chat available)

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

A charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the biggest single killer of men aged 20 - 45 in the UK. Support available 5pm-midnight

0800 585858 (helpline) 
www.thecalmzone.net (web chat available) 

Combat Stress

Specialist support for members of the armed forces. Support available 24 hours a day.

0800 138 1619 (helpline)(veterans)
0800 323 4444 (helpline)(serving personnel)
07537 173683 (text) 
[email protected]
www.combatstress.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse promotes the welfare of bereaved individuals, enabling sufferers to understand and manage their feelings. Local services are available.
0808 808 1677 (helpline)(9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri, to 8pm Tue-Thur. 10am-2pm Sat-Sun.)
[email protected]
www.cruse.org.uk (web chat available 9am-9pm Mon-Fri)

Cruse Scotland

Cruse promotes the welfare of bereaved individuals, enabling sufferers to understand and manage their feelings. Local services are available.

0845 600 2227 (helpline)(9am-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm Sat-Sun)
[email protected]
www.crusescotland.org.uk (web chat available 9am-9pm Mon-Fri)

Mind

Mind work to improve quality of life for suffering individuals. Local services are available (England and Wales only). Support available Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

0300 123 3393 (helpline)
18001 0300 123 3393 (Relay UK)
[email protected]
0300 466 6463 (legal line)
18001 0300 466 6463 (Relay UK)
[email protected]
www.mind.org.uk (web chat available)

Samaritans

Samaritans are a charity available 24 hours a day offering a confidential listening service to anyone in distress.

116 123 (helpline) 

0808 164 0123 (Welsh language)
[email protected]
www.samaritans.org

Sane

Sane work to improve quality of life for people with mental illness. Helpline has been suspended - leave a message and someone will call back

07984 967708 (message)
[email protected]
www.sane.org.uk

The Silver Line

The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people. Support available 24 hours a day.

0800 4 708090 (voice) 
www.thesilverline.org.uk


Mental health resources

Hub of Hope

A large mental health support database, searchable by issue and by postcode, to help you find appropriate local support for a wide range of issues.

hubofhope.co.uk

Moodgym

This falls under the category cCBT (computerised CBT) which is a therapy approved by NICE. This particular site is often referred to by GPs and mental health workers. The user works through at their own pace. There is an annual subscription (£25.20 per year)

www.moodgym.com.au

Rethink Mental Illness

Information and advice for the 1 in 4 people affected by mental illness.

0808 801 0525 (helpline) (1-4pm, Mon-Fri)
0808 801 0745 (mental health crisis breathing space)
[email protected]
www.rethink.org (web chat available 9.30am-1pm, Mon-Fri)

Side by Side

(formerly Elefriends)
Part of Mind, this is online befriending, forums and support.

www.sidebyside.mind.org.uk

Togetherall

(formerly Big White Wall)
A digital support and recovery service for people who are stressed, anxious, low or not coping.

www.togetherall.com


Hearing and balance

British Association of Audiovestibular Physicians (BAAP)

The professional association of doctors practising predominantly in audiovestibular medicine. Patient information and a ‘find a physician’ option available.

www.baap.org.uk


British Acoustic Neuroma Association

For people who are affected by acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma).

01246 550011 (voice) (Mon-Fri, 8.30am-4pm)
[email protected]
www.bana-uk.com

British Deaf Association (England)

A Deaf-led charity that campaigns and advocates for Deaf people.

07795 410724 (text/FaceTime) (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri)
[email protected]
www.bda.org.uk

ENT UK

The professional membership body representing ear, nose and throat surgery in the UK. Patient information on a variety of ENT conditions is available.

www.entuk.org

Hyperacusis Network

For those with sound sensitivities including hyperacusis, recruitment, misophonia and phonophobia.

www.hyperacusis.net

Labyrinthitis.org.uk

Set up by two people with labyrinthitis.

www.labyrinthitis.org.uk

Ménières Society

Dedicated to supporing people affected by dizziness and balance problems caused by vestibular disorders.

01306 876883 (voice)
[email protected]
www.menieres.org.uk

RNID (formerly Action on Hearing Loss)

Advice and support for those who are d/Deaf or hearing impaired. BSL video calls are also available. Support available 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri.

0808 808 0123 (voice)
07360 268988 (text)
18001 0808 808 0123 (Relay UK)
[email protected]
www.rnid.org.uk (web chat available)

Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA)

For those with dizziness or balance disorders.

[email protected]
www.vestibular.org


For further information:

The BTA Tinnitus Support Team can answer your questions on any tinnitus related topics:

Telephone: 0800 018 0527
Web chat: - click on the icon
Email: [email protected]
Text/SMS: 07537 416841

We also offer a free tinnitus e-learning programme, Take on Tinnitus.


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Updated: 17 March 2022

Author: Nic Wray

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Published: 17th March, 2022

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Author: Nic Wray

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