Support groups
Online and in-person places to talk with people who understand.
Our own crisis and instant referral community — real people, real support. Share what you're going through, get referred to the right help, and find safe spaces. No charges, ever.
Facilitator: Behind Every Mask crisis team
Our partner mental health service — specially trained and qualified therapists, self referrals accepted for many conditions and phobias, with CBT therapy available.
Facilitator: Harmony Harbour UK mental health team
A friendly peer support community and safe space to reach out in chats or on the page for mental health advice and sharing experiences. Not a crisis or emergency service — for urgent help use Get help or call 999.
Facilitator: 💚 Mental Health Matters 💚
A moderated online peer group for people living with suicidal thoughts or self-harm, focused on safety planning and staying connected.
Facilitator: Trained peer facilitators
National charity supporting people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression. Free helpline, text service and online support.
Facilitator: Anxiety UK
Service and Support Network for abuse prevention, mental health and trauma care. Real-person communication through online support, the website and messages. Based in Australia, with connections and branches globally.
Facilitator: People Against Intentional Neglect PAIN · Predator Prevention Team · Soldiers Of P.A.I.N. · Australian charity registration supplied: 95 161 193 853
Free, confidential 24/7 text support if you are struggling to cope. Text a trained volunteer any time.
Facilitator: Shout volunteers
Free housing and homelessness advice for anyone in England. Emergency helpline 0808 800 4444.
Facilitator: Shelter
A moderated online community where you can share how you feel with people who understand mental health struggles.
Facilitator: Mind
Free, confidential support for adults who were abused in childhood. Call free on 0808 801 0331.
Facilitator: NAPAC
Free support groups and one-to-one chat for under-25s covering mental health, family, money and relationships.
Facilitator: The Mix
Science-based mutual-help meetings for addiction recovery.
Facilitator: SMART Recovery facilitators
Safe moderated spaces for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence to talk with others and get advice.
Facilitator: Refuge & SurvivorsUK
Free, peer-to-peer talking groups for men aged 18+. No booking needed — just turn up. #ITSOKAYTOTALK
Facilitator: Andy's Man Club
Free peer meetings for anyone struggling with alcohol or drugs — online and in person across the UK, every day.
Facilitator: Alcoholics Anonymous / Narcotics Anonymous
Free, expert debt advice and solutions. Call free on 0800 138 1111 or use their online debt advice tool.
Facilitator: StepChange
Friendship groups and companion schemes for anyone feeling lonely or isolated, online and in local communities.
Facilitator: Marmalade Trust
New groups are added regularly. Run a group? Get in touch.