Explore a network of community support on this webpage, offering diverse external resources for individuals facing life challenges - because everyone deserves assistance during difficult times.
Mental Health Support
Psychological Wellbeing Service (PWS) is part of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services. Our aim is to make psychological therapies more accessible to people experiencing common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety.
Psychological Wellbeing Service (IAPT) | CPFT NHS Trust
Shout is a text based crisis line for those struggling to cope and who need immediate help. Please text 85258 from your phone. It is a free service for all of the major UK mobile phone networks, available 24/7.
Call 0808 808 21 21
11am to 11pm, everyday
Lifeline is a free to phone service available to all residents of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Call 0300 304 7000
4.30pm to 10.30pm, everyday
SANEline is a national helpline available for those aged 16 and over.
Call 0800 58 58 58
5pm to Midnight, everyday
The CALM Helpline is a UK-wide service aimed at those who identify as male
The First Response Service supports people experiencing a mental health crisis.
It provides 24-hour, seven days a week, 365 days a year access to mental health care, advice and support. By calling 111, and selecting option 2, you will be put through to a member of FRS who will speak to you and discuss your current mental health needs. Not an emergency service!
Call 111option 2
24 hours a day, everyday
The NHS First Response Service is available for all residents of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
The Samaritans can be contacted on 116 123 for free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Papyrus is a national charity for the prevention of suicide. Their HOPELineUK telephone service is staffed by trained professionals who give non-judgemental support, practical advice and information Please call 0800 068 41 41 or text 07786 209697 between the following hours: Monday–Friday 10am–10pm, weekends 2pm–10pm or bank holidays 2pm–5pm.
Specialised Support
Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre
At Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre we offer free specialist support to women and girls across Cambridgeshire who have been subjected to rape and sexual violence, no matter when that abuse happened.
Rape Crisis - England and Wales
the national umbrella organisation for rape crisis centres across England and Wales.
The Elms Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) for the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region.
Providing dedicated and specialist services to women and children affected by domestic violence across Cambridge.
Support for parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused.
Free and confidential support for those aged under 26.
Confidential counselling service in Cambridge and surrounding areas for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Embrace offers counselling for any child between 12 and 18 years who has been the victim of or a witness to a serious crime.
Nationwide support specifically for male survivors of sexual violence.
A sexual health charity based in Cambridge, offering support services across Cambridgeshire
Supporting LGBTQIA+ young people and their families across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and surrounding areas through information, support and groups.
Diamonds is a social self-help group, based in Cambridge (UK), for transgendered people, transsexuals, transvestites, crossdressers, their friends and partners. The group is open to anyone with an... www.transunite.co.uk
Support for trans people, including non binary people nationally. At LGBT Health and Wellbeing, you can access a variety of confidential and free support around gender identity and transitioning, including a range of social spaces to connect with other trans people.. Individual support www.lgbthealth.org.uk
