To help take control of your life it's crucial to use all the information and support available to you. We know how important it is to work together with other organisations.

The links below will tell you everything you need to know on specialised areas such as advocacy, dementia and autism - and how to get help if, and when, you need it.

Getting Help and Information:

The Samaritans

The Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide.
www.samaritans.org

Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health

The centre works to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems by influencing policy and practice in mental health and related services.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk

SANE

A national charity that works to improve the quality of life for people affected by mental health problems. SANELINE 0845 767 8000 is a national helpline providing information and support for people with mental health problems. Lines are open 12pm to 2am every day.
www.sane.org.uk

Mind

Mind provides two confidential mental health information services. You can contact Mind's info line on 0300 123 3393 or at info@mind.org.uk. For legal help you can contact 0300 466 6463 or email legal@mind.org.uk.
www.mind.org.uk

Information on the Mental Health Act and Mental Health Bill is provided by the NHS.

We also work with the following organisations:

Mental Health Providers Forum

Represents voluntary sector mental health service providers across England.
www.mhpf.org.uk

The Mental Health Foundation

Policy and guidance information around mental health and learning disability.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk

NHS Confederation

Brings together the full range of organisations that make up the modern NHS to help improve the health of patients and the public.
www.nhsconfed.org

NHS Alliance

An independent non-political organisation proud to be at the forefront of clinically-led commissioning.
www.nhsalliance.org