Please find below a list of local Mental Health Organisations and Charities and their contact details.
Artlift
Artlift is a specialist creative health charity co-producing projects and courses for people living with mental health challenges.
Building Circles in Gloucestershire
Building Circles works to transform lives of people with learning disabilities by encouraging friendships and providing a social platform.
www.buildingcirclesglos.org.uk
Contact number: 01452 617346
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK is a charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar.
Beat – Eating Disorder Support Group – Adults and Young Persons
Beat is a charity which aims to encourage and empower those with eating disorders to get help whilst also offering support to their loved ones.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Bristol Mind
Bristol Mind aims to promote a positive view of mental health and provide services that are accessible, relevant and empowering to the people using them. The services offered aim to contribute to mental and emotional wellbeing whilst reducing stigma and discrimination.
Contact number: 0808 808 0330
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
CALM is a campaign taking a stand against suicide by provoking conversation, running life-saving services, and bringing people together so they reject living miserably and get help when they need it.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care is a group of carefully selected and fully-trained volunteers that offer support to individuals who have been bereaved.
Contact number: 01242 252518
Crossroads Care Central and East Gloucestershire
Crrossroads Care is a charity that provides vital respite breaks to unpaid Carers and individuals with care needs in Gloucestershire.
Contact number: 01452 726570
County Community Projects
CCP exists to transform the lives of children, young people, families and vulnerable adults by preventing homelessness, strengthening families and promoting independence.
Contact number: 01242 228999
CAP UK
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) provides free debt help and local community groups across the UK.
Contact number: 01274 760720
Childline
Childline helps thousands of children and young people each year with any issue they might be facing.
Contact number: 0800 1111
Down’s Syndrome Association
The Down’s Syndrome Association supports people who have Down’s syndrome, and their parents and carers, throughout their lives.
The Eddystone Trust
The Eddystone Trust aims to improve the landscape for people living with HIV, along with working towards normalising the discussion around the subject of HIV and sexual health within the community.
Family Lives
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.
Contact number: 0808 800 2222
Foodbank – Stroud District
The Stroud Foodbank offers food, toiletries and household supplies for anyone in crisis in the Stroud District
www.strouddistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Contact number: 01453 367 077
Guideposts
Guideposts is a charity working with people in local communities to help them access the support, opportunities and skills they need to overcome social inequalities, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.
Contact number: 0800 048 7035
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) is a county-wide service designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families.
Gloucestershire Nightstop
Gloucestershire Nightstop is a local organisation offering emergency accommodation to young homeless people.
www.gloucestershirenightstop.org.uk
Contact number: 01452 331330
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Gloucestershire Young Carers is a charity focussed on meeting the ever-changing needs of young carers in the county.
Gloucestershire Self-Harm Helpline
Gloucestershire Self Harm Helpline provides a safe, supportive, non-judgmental and informative space for people who self-harm.
www.gloucestershireselfharm.org
Contact number: 0808 801 0606
Gloucestershire Take a Stand
Gloucestershire Take a Stand is a collection of local groups and communities who have joined together to take a stand against all types of violence and abuse.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS)
SoBS is an organisation which exists to meet the needs and overcome the isolation experienced by people over 18 who have been bereaved by suicide.
Contact number: 0300 111 5065
SANE
SANE is a mental health charity which improves the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
Contact number: 07984 967 708
SHOUT
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Contact number: TEXT 85258
TIC+ (Teens in Crisis)
TIC+ offer support to children and young people aged 9-21 and their families.
Contact number: 01594 372777
The Door Youth Project
The Door Youth Project is a Stroud district charity with 30 years of experience supporting young people and their families when times get tough.
The Mix
The Mix is a support service that offers support for a range of issues including mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, break-ups and drugs.
The Music Works
The Music Works work with young people in challenging circumstances to help them reach their full potential in music, in learning, and in life.
Samaritans
Samaritans is a support service for anyone who is struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Contact number: 116 123
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends is a support service designed to supporting bereaved parents and their families.
Contact number: 0345 123 2304
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation is a charity focussed on the needs of people with severe learning disabilities and their families.
www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk
The Independence Trust
The Independence Trust provide a range of services that'll support you in strengthening your emotional and physical wellbeing.
Winston’s Wish
Winston’s Wish is a childhood bereavement charity supporting grieving children and families.
Young Minds
Young Minds is a charity offering young people support with their mental health.
Contact number: 0808 802 5544