Mental health in the countryside

If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice. A list of additional services for mental health can be found listed on the NHS website and those for domestic abuse can be found here. 

Mental Health

Anxiety UK

• A charity that provides support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
• Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
• Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Bipolar UK

• A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder
• Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk

Mind

• Promoting the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
• Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
• Website: www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans

• Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
• Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
• Website: www.samaritans.org

YoungMinds

• A service for parents and professionals providing information on child and adolescent mental health.
• Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)
• Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Rehab Recovery

• Creating inclusive and diverse treatment for all
• Phone: 0800 088 66 86
• Website: www.rehab-recovery.co.uk

Farming and rural communities helplines

• Yellow Wellies Directory 

Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is unacceptable in any situation, no matter what stresses you are under. 

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police - the police will continue to respond to emergency calls. 

If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999, then press 55. This will transfer your call to the relevant police force who will assist you without you having to speak. 

For further information, click here. 

• Women's Aid

• Refuge

• Domestic violence and abuse - organisations which give information and advice