Scope is the disability equality charity in England and Wales providing practical and emotional support. Their online disability forum is a supportive space for disabled people, parents and carers to get disability advice and information and to talk to people with...
friendship
Local Listings
Carer’s Trust
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is a free confidential charity helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Reengage
Reengage is a national charity which exists to provide social activities and friendship for people over 75 who live alone. They have created a new telephone befriending service for older people called call companions for anyone over the age of 75 who feels lonely or...
Age UK
Age UK is a charity offering services for older people over the age of 55 including a meals delivery service and a befriending service.
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse)
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse) is an international charity run by adult survivors of child abuse.
National Listings
Scope
Scope is the disability equality charity in England and Wales providing practical and emotional support. Their online disability forum is a supportive space for disabled people, parents and carers to get disability advice and information and to talk to people with...
Carer’s Trust
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is a free confidential charity helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Reengage
Reengage is a national charity which exists to provide social activities and friendship for people over 75 who live alone. They have created a new telephone befriending service for older people called call companions for anyone over the age of 75 who feels lonely or...
Age UK
Age UK is a charity offering services for older people over the age of 55 including a meals delivery service and a befriending service.
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse)
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse) is an international charity run by adult survivors of child abuse.


Ask for help if you need it
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Support for carers
Find out what support is available to you.
Support for children, young people and families
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
Support for older age groups
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Support for ethnic minorities
Support for LGBTQ+ communities
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
Support for veterans
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
Your health and wellbeing
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
Contact us
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time
