RESOURCES
Need support? Looking for more information on OCD?
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Hopefully, the charities below can help!
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If you need help for a mental health crisis, emergency or breakdown,
you should get immediate expert advice and assessment. You are not alone and support is available.
SAMARITIANS
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
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Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk
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"Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you."
SHOUT CRISIS TEXT LINE
24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
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Text: Shout to 85258
Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/
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"Support to take you from a hot moment to feeling calmer"
MIND
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Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
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Phone: 0300 123 3393
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
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Website: www.mind.org.uk
OCD ACTION
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
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Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk
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Phone: 0845 390 6232 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
NO PANIC
Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.
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Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge
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Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
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Phone: 0333 212 7890
(Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
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Website: www.ocduk.org