National Mind

Mind provide information and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding and will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

Their online information and peer support service is free to access from their website.
Their helplines are open weekdays.

Online information
www.mind.org.uk/information-support

Online peer support at Side by Side
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/side-by-side-our-online-community

Info Line
0300 123 3393
They’re open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Ask them about:
Mental health problems
Where to get help near you
Treatment options
Advocacy services
You can also contact via:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS

Support Line
0300 102 1234
They’re open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
The support line is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Their advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.
Talk to them if:
You want a safe and confidential place to talk openly about your feelings
You want someone to listen to you and help you to find the right steps to take for your mental health
You’re looking for emotional support for your mental health and wellbeing
They are not a crisis service. Their page on how to get help in a crisis explains where to get help in an emergency.
www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/getting-help-in-a-crisis

Legal Line
0300 466 6463
They’re open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Their Legal line offers legal information and general advice on mental health related law in England and Wales.
Ask them about:
Being detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioning)
Mental capacity
Community care
Discrimination and equality
You can also contact them via:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Mind Legal line, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS

Welfare Line
0300 222 5782
They’re open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
Their welfare benefits line supports anyone with mental health problems who is navigating the benefits and welfare system.
Ask them about:
The benefits you may be entitled to
Cost of living support
Personal Independent Payment, Universal credit and other types of benefit
Benefit appeals

Opportunities to get involved in campaigning
www.mind.org.uk/news-campaigns/campaigns/

Their service is for everyone