If you are seeking professional help, support, or guidance, we encourage you to connect with one of the many dedicated organisations, your GP, or other qualified professionals.
Row is not a medical professional, therapist, or practitioner. Instead, they share their personal lived experiences to inspire and foster engagement with the resources and solutions already available. Their mission is to help reduce stigma surrounding mental health, gender diversity, care experience, and disability, while sharing the strategies and insights that continue to bring them happiness and fulfillment.
If you need help below are just some of the avenues available. Asking for help might be your first step back to happiness.
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. There 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 or write to jo@Samaritans.org or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
Helpline for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. 0800 58 58 58 Open 5pm – midnight, 365 days a year. or visit https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/
Childline is a free, private and confidential service aimed at supporting children where you can talk about anything. Call 0800 1111 or visit https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK. Includes information about therapy and a directory to search for a therapist. https://www.bacp.co.uk
In a rapidly changing world, Mental Health UK brings together the heritage and experience of four charities from across the country who’ve been supporting people with their mental health for over 50 years.
Working UK-wide, we deliver both national and local services that enable and empower people to understand and manage their mental health in a person-centred and empathetic way. https://mentalhealth-uk.org
Infoline provides information and signposting service about mental health problems, where to get help near you, treatment options, advocacy services. Call 0300 123 3393 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday or visit https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/
Neurodiversity is a topic of growing focus and understanding these are just a few of the groups who offer support in this space…
We’re a global charity, led by successful dyslexics. We’ve built the world’s largest community of dyslexic people and our allies. Our purpose is to help the world to understand the value of Dyslexic Thinking. https://www.madebydyslexia.org/
We are here to transform lives and change attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people. https://www.autism.org.uk
The ADHD Foundation is the UK’s leading neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for the 1 in 5 of us who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome and more. https://www.adhdfoundation.org.uk/about-us/
LGBT+ communities are supported by numerous charities and groups here are just a couple…
Mermaids has evolved into one of the UK’s leading LGBTQ+ charities, empowering thousands of people with its secure online communities, local community groups, helpline services, web resources, events and residential weekends.
We also seek to educate and inform wider society on gender identity by helping professionals accommodate and reassure gender-diverse young people. https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern. https://mindout.org.uk
It is estimated 1 in 10 women in the UK live with endometriosis…
Over 1.5 million in the UK have endometriosis and the impact of the disease is for some devastating, yet diagnosis takes on average 8 years. Endometriosis are turning this around, raising awareness, providing support and information, supporting research, and campaigning for change. https://www.endometriosis-uk.org
98% of children placed in care are done so to protect them and ensure they get the care they need…
Barnardo’s is a large and well-established charity with a strong track record in providing foster care services. They work with children of all ages, from babies to young adults, and they have a wide range of foster care placements available. Barnardo’s also offers a comprehensive range of support services to foster carers, including training, supervision, and support groups. https://www.barnardos.org.uk
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity, providing support and training to foster carers and promoting high standards of fostering practice. They work with a network of local fostering agencies and have a strong focus on innovation and research. The Fostering Network also offers a range of resources and information for people who are interested in fostering, including an online assessment tool. https://www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk
FosterWiki is designed to help empower Foster Carers with knowledge, through examples and experiences of other Foster Carers. https://fosterwiki.com
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