Mental Health Resources

Please note: Private therapy is not an emergency crisis service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harm or requires urgent medical attention, please call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency department (such as Hull Royal Infirmary).

Below is a list of trusted local (Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire) and national mental health support services. The list is categorised into Immediate and Urgent Care for crisis situations and General and Specialist Support for ongoing wellbeing, neurodiversity, trauma, and identity care.

Immediate and Urgent Care (Crisis Support)

In a Life-Threatening Emergency:

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harm or suicide, please call 999 or go directly to your nearest hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) department.

Local and Regional Urgent Support

  • Hull and East Riding Mental Health Response Service (MHRS):

    01482 301701 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

    An urgent access and crisis service for adults (aged 18 and over) living in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire experiencing a severe mental health crisis.

  • NHS 111 Mental Health Services:

    Call 111 and select Option 2 for 24/7 urgent mental health assessment, advice, and triage across Hull and the East Riding.

  • Rapid Response Service (North East Lincolnshire):

    01472 256256 (Select Option 3 for mental health) — 24/7 crisis service.

National 24/7 Urgent and Listening Services

  • The Samaritans:

    116 123 (Freephone, 24/7) | Email: jo@samaritans.org

    Confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for anyone struggling to cope or in distress.

  • Shout Crisis Text Line:

    Text SHOUT to 85258 (Free, 24/7 confidential text support)

  • PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 (Suicide Prevention for Under-35s):

    0800 068 4141 | Text: 88247 (24/7 support for children, young people, and concerned adults)

  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably):

    0800 58 58 58 (5:00 pm to midnight daily) | Webchat: thecalmzone.net

    Dedicated helpline and webchat offering support and suicide prevention services.

General Support, Specialist Care and Ongoing Wellbeing

1. Local and Regional Resources (Hull and East Riding)

Primary Care and Community Mental Health

  • Hull and East Yorkshire Mind:

    01482 240200 | Email: info@heymind.org.uk | Website: heymind.org.uk

    Information, one-to-one support, group sessions, housing advice, and general wellbeing support across Hull and the East Riding.

  • NHS Hull Talking Therapies (formerly Let's Talk Hull):

    01482 247111 | Website: letstalkhull.co.uk

    Primary care psychological therapies for Hull residents (self-referral available).

  • East Riding NHS Talking Therapies:

    01482 301701 (or via City Health Care Partnership CIC) | Primary care therapy and support for East Riding residents.

  • Hull CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service):

    01482 335600

    NHS specialist mental health support for children and young people under 18 years of age.

Neurodiversity Support (Local)

  • Matthew’s Hub (Hull and East Riding):

    01482 221228 | Website: matthewshub.org

    Specialist advice, advocacy, and social groups for autistic adults and neurodivergent individuals (aged 16 and over) across Hull and the East Riding.

  • Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer:

    Dedicated local authority guidance and support directories for neurodivergent children, young people, and their families in Hull and the East Riding.

LGBTQIA+ Support (Local)

  • Hull LGBT+ Forum:

    Community support, advocacy, and safe social spaces across Hull and Humberside.

  • Cornerhouse Hull:

    01482 327044 | Website: cornerhousehull.org.uk

    Sexual health, identity support, and youth groups for young LGBTQIA+ people in Hull.

Trauma, Domestic Safety and Recovery (Local)

  • Hull Women’s Aid: 01482 446099

  • The Purple House (Hull Women's Network): 01482 790310

  • Hull Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP): 01482 318759

    Confidential advocacy, safety planning, and community support for survivors of domestic abuse and violence.

  • SEED Eating Disorders Support Services:

    01482 718130 | Website: seed.org.uk

    Hull-founded charity offering support groups, advice, and educational resources for individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

  • Hull ReNew (Drug and Alcohol Support): 01482 620013

  • The ADS (Alcohol and Drug Services): 01482 326606

Local Bereavement Support

  • SOBS (Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide) - Local Contact:

    01964 536546 (Lynne) — Peer support groups providing a safe space for individuals bereaved by suicide.

2. National Resources and Specialist Organisations

LGBTQIA+ National Organisations

  • LGBT Foundation Helpline:

    0345 3 30 30 30 | Website: lgbt.foundation

    Advice, support, and mental health information for LGBTQIA+ individuals across the UK.

  • Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline:

    0800 011 9100 (10:00 am–10:00 pm daily) | Webchat: switchboard.lgbt

    Confidential listening service for LGBTQIA+ people addressing mental health, identity, and relationships.

  • Galop (National LGBTQ+ Anti-Violence Helpline):

    0800 999 5428 | Website: galop.org.uk

    Support for LGBTQ+ victims of domestic abuse, hate crime, and sexual violence.

  • Depend:

    Website: depend.org.uk

    Information and support for families, partners, and friends of transgender individuals.

Neurodiversity National Organisations

  • National Autistic Society (NAS):

    Website: autism.org.uk

    National guidance, diagnosis information, and mental health resources for autistic individuals and families.

  • ADHD UK:

    Website: adhduk.co.uk

    Peer support, self-assessment tools, information, and advocacy for children and adults with ADHD.

Trauma and Sexual Violence

  • 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line (Rape Crisis England and Wales):

    0808 500 2222 (Freephone, 24/7) | Webchat: rapecrisis.org.uk

    Specialist support for survivors of sexual violence, abuse, or childhood trauma.

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge):

    0808 2000 247 (Freephone, 24/7)

  • Men’s Advice Line:

    0808 801 0327

    Helpline and support for male victims of domestic abuse.

  • NSPCC Helpline:

    0808 800 5000 (Adults concerned about a child) | 0800 1111 (Childline)

  • MOSAC:

    0800 980 1958 | Website: mosac.org.uk

    Support for non-abusing parents and carers of children who have experienced sexual abuse.

Mental Health, Wellbeing and Specific Conditions

  • Mind Infoline:

    0300 123 3393 | Text: 86463

  • Anxiety UK:

    03444 775 774 | Text: 07537 416 905

  • No Panic:

    0300 772 9844 (Helpline for panic attacks, OCD, and phobias)

  • OCD Action:

    0300 636 5478 | Website: ocdaction.org.uk

  • BEAT Eating Disorders:

    0800 801 0677 (Adult Helpline) | 0800 801 0711 (Youth Helpline)

  • Combat Stress (Veterans’ Mental Health):

    0800 138 1619 (24/7 Helpline for Armed Forces Veterans)

  • Hourglass (formerly Action for Elder Abuse):

    0808 808 8141 (24/7 Helpline dedicated to protecting older adults from abuse)

  • GamCare (National Gambling Helpline):

    0808 8020 133 (24/7 Support)

  • Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS National):

    0300 111 5065

  • YoungMinds Parents Helpline:

    0808 802 5544