We have compiled a list of organisations dedicated to supporting families and children impacted by the horrific events taking place across the country. These resources provide mental health support, community engagement, and practical assistance to help you navigate these challenging times.
Please share with your friends, families and the parents you work with. We are here to support you and your families. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the SFSC team for additional guidance and support.
Black Minds Matter UK is a charity connecting Black individuals and families with free, culturally appropriate talking therapy delivered by qualified Black therapists. The organisation works to break down stigma and redefine therapeutic experiences for Black individuals.
Phone: 0300 102 1234
Centre for Mental Health develops mental health research, economic analysis, and policy ideas to create fairer mental health policy and reduce inequalities. They focus on addressing the mental health impacts of poverty, injustice, and discrimination.
Phone: 020 7827 8300
Childline offers free, private, and confidential support for anyone under 19 in the UK. The service is available 24/7, with trained counsellors ready to help with any issue, big or small, ensuring children and young people have someone to turn to at all times.
Phone: 0800 1111
Education Support is the only UK charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of teachers and education staff in schools, colleges, and universities. Their mission is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of education staff, believing that better mental health leads to better education. They provide immediate emotional support, help institutions improve staff mental health, conduct research, and advocate for policy changes.
Phone: 08000 562 561
Mind is a mental health charity that provides information, advice, and local services to help people understand and manage their mental health. They strive to make mental health an everyday priority and stand up to injustices in healthcare, work, and law.
Phone: 0300 123 3393
Muslim Community Helpline offers confidential, non-judgmental listening and emotional support for women, men, youth, and children. Established in 2007, it aims to provide a supportive service to help members of the community with their needs.
Phone: 0208 904 8193 / 0208 908 6715
Email: ess4m@btinternet.com
Muslim Women’s Network UK operates a national specialist helpline offering confidential and non-judgmental support, information, and referrals for those at risk of abuse or facing various issues. They primarily support Muslim women but are open to women of any faith or no faith.
Phone: 0800 999 5786 / 0303 999 5786
Email: info@mwnhelpline.co.uk
NHS 111 offers urgent mental health advice by phone. They provide information and advice to those feeling unsafe, distressed, or worried about their mental health and can connect callers to trained mental health professionals.
Phone: 111 (select mental health option)
Papyrus offers confidential support and advice for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts through their helpline, HOPELINE247. They aim to prevent youth suicide and provide resources to help young people make a safety plan.
Phone: 0800 068 4141
Text: 07860 039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans provides a listening ear for anyone struggling to cope, available 24/7. They offer support to people in distress and work to prevent suicide by providing emotional support through their network of volunteers.
Phone: 116 123
Shout UK is the UK’s first free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone struggling to cope. Since its launch in 2019, Shout has taken over two million conversations, providing immediate support for issues such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
- Text: 85258 (Text ‘Shout’)
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN) is the UK’s largest independent organisation focused on providing psychological support for people of Black, African, Asian, and Caribbean heritages. They aim to address the inequality of access to appropriate psychological services through events, training, and partnerships.
The Empowerment Group provides culturally appropriate therapy services for individuals aged 14+ of Black African and Caribbean heritage in the UK. Their qualified therapists offer a range of methodologies to improve mental health within the community.
UK Youth is the UK’s leading youth work charity, supporting young people to thrive and empowering them to contribute at every stage of their lives. They work with a network of over 8,000 youth organisations to deliver life-changing and life-saving youth work.
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. They provide tools for young people to manage their mental health, empower adults to support young people effectively, and amplify young voices to drive change. YoungMinds aims to prevent mental health crises by ensuring young people get timely and appropriate support. Their vision is a world where every young person struggling with mental health feels supported and understood.
Phone: 020 7089 5050
