ACT. Action Counters Terrorism
If you’re concerned someone close is expressing extreme views or hatred, the police—through the Home Office programme Prevent—can help protect vulnerable individuals from being exploited by extremists. You can share concerns in confidence.
- Helpline: 0800 011 3764
Association for Post Natal Illness
Provides support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness, raises public awareness, and encourages research.
- Telephone: 020 7386 0868
Birth Trauma Association
A charity supporting women who suffer birth trauma.
Breaking Bad News
Offers practical advice for professionals and carers on delivering difficult news to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
Improves the lives of people in the UK with learning disabilities.
- Telephone: 01562 723 010
- Email: enquiries@bild.org.uk
Changes Health and Wellbeing
A user-led mental health charity offering a unique recovery service.
- Telephone: 01782 411 433
- Email: stoke@changes.org.uk
Combat Stress
The UK’s leading mental health charity for veterans, offering free clinical treatment and support.
- Helpline: 0800 138 1619
Every Mind Matters
Provides expert advice and practical tips to support mental health and wellbeing.
Families Under Pressure
Offers science-backed parenting tips developed by NHS mental health experts.
Healthy Minds Stoke-on-Trent
Supports individuals aged 18+ experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress.
- Telephone: 0300 123 0907
Kooth
Free, safe, and anonymous online support for young people, including counselling and community forums.
MENCAP
Supports people with learning disabilities and their families with housing, education, employment, and leisure.
- Helpline: 0808 808 1111
- Email: helpline@mencap.org.uk
Mind
A leading mental health charity offering confidential help and legal services.
- Telephone: 020 8519 2122
- Helpline: 0300 123 3393
- Email: info@mind.org.uk
Mood Gym
An interactive self-help tool to manage symptoms of depression and anxiety.
North Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline
Provides support, information, and advice to adults in Staffordshire.
- Helpline: 0808 800 2234
PANDAS Foundation
Supports individuals and families coping with pre- and postnatal mental illnesses.
Rethink
Improves the lives of those affected by severe mental illness.
- Telephone: 0121 522 7007
- Helpline: 0300 5000 927 (Mon–Fri, 10am–2pm)
SaneLine
Out-of-hours helpline offering crisis care and emotional support.
- Telephone: 01625 429 050
- Helpline: 0845 767 8000 (Midday–2am, 7 Days)
- Email: macclesfield@sane.org.uk
Teapot Trust
Supports children, young people, and families affected by chronic or hidden health conditions.
- Telephone: 0131 273 4340
- Email: info@teapot-trust.org
The Samaritans
Provides confidential emotional support to anyone in distress or suicidal.
- Telephone: 116 123
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
Togetherall
Online mental wellbeing support for ages 16+, with 24/7 access to professionals and therapeutic resources.
With You
Offers free, confidential support for issues related to drugs, alcohol, or mental health.
YoungMinds
Supports children and young people’s mental health through resources, training, and helplines.
- Telephone: 020 7089 5050
- Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Mon–Fri, 9:30am–4pm)
- Email: enquiries@youngminds.org.uk