To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit some branches in person. You can also call the Samaritans Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).

Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).

You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. Or if you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.

If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (3pm–midnight every day), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.

If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (24 hours, 7 days a week), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.

If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.

If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.

For more options, visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines.

A Helping Hand If you need help with a drinking problem either phone our national helpline FREE on 0800 9177650, contact us by email: help@aamail.org , or talk to us using live chat. You can also find your local helpline telephone number by using the Find a Meeting Tool.

GamCare offers a range of options for people struggling with the impact of gambling on their lives – both gamblers and their loved ones. We can help you: Over the phone, Face-to-face, Online.

Our treatment is free, flexible and confidential. It is available for adults affected by gambling across England, Scotland and Wales.

A space for people to share a cup of tea and a cake, gain skills and purpose through volunteering, and access training towards regaining confidence

https://sparkcommunityspace.co.uk/

Minstead Trust empowers people with learning disabilities to live independent, fulfilling lives through personalised care and community support.

https://www.minsteadtrust.org.uk/

Exploring all things dad, the highs and the lows, Dadzclub is building a supportive community of like minded fathers both online and through our weekly in person social meet ups. Dadzclub seeks to bring together father figures and their children through our engaging, creative, and playful weekend groups aimed at providing a friendly environment where dads can chat with other dads whilst spending quality time with their children.

https://dadzclub.com/

United Minds Hampshire is an organisation dedicated to breaking the stigma around men’s mental health. Starting in 2021, the charity aims to use football to bring men together in a safe place to talk all things mental health.

The group organises regular talk nights – a non-judgemental talk session where you can come and talk about concerns and listen to how others are coping with the stresses and pressures of life – football matches and kick-abouts.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555512789267

Man Mind is a men’s mental health support group, led by Portsmouth resident Mark Gaizley, dedicated to men who are working on their minds and mental health.

For three Sundays every month, a group of 30-40 men gather at The Coffee Cup in Eastney for three rounds of Wim Hof breathing on the beach, a dip in the sea, and a coffee and catch up. It’s all offered for free and aims to encourage people to get talking, see new faces, and have a chat if you want to.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551546087097

NHS Talking Therapies is a team of therapists and researchers who specialise in the treatment of common mental health difficulties. The team provide talking therapies to help you cope better. The service is free and confidential.

https://mentalhealthinportsmouth.co.uk/local-services/talking-therapies/