Finding the right support can sometimes feel difficult, especially when you are already struggling with your mental health. This Local Support Finder is designed to help people quickly find trusted services within their local area using their postcode.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, trauma, self-harm, addiction, bereavement, loneliness, relationship difficulties, neurodivergence, or any other mental health concern, support is available.
This guide helps people locate:
- NHS Mental Health Services
- Counsellors and Therapists
- Support Groups
- Community Organisations
- Crisis Services
- Advocacy Services
- Wellbeing Services
- Local Authority Support
- Bereavement Services
- Addiction Support
- LGBTQ+ Support
- Neurodiversity Support
- Carers Support
How To Find Support By Postcode
Most UK support services can be found using your postcode, GP surgery, NHS service finder, local council website, charity directories, and community support hubs.
Many organisations now offer:
- Face-to-face appointments
- Telephone support
- Online counselling
- Video appointments
- Live chat services
- Peer support groups
Start Your Local Search
Open one of these directories and enter your postcode, town or local area.
Hub of Hope
Search local mental health support, charities, groups and community services.
Search Hub of HopeFind Your Local Council
Find your council for local wellbeing, social care, housing and community support.
Find Your CouncilFind Your Local Mind
Search for local Mind organisations and community mental health services.
Find Local MindNHS Mental Health Services
NHS Talking Therapies
In England, adults can search for NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression and may be able to self-refer.
Find NHS Talking TherapiesNHS Mental Health Services
Information about mental health services, referrals and urgent support.
NHS Mental Health ServicesUrgent Mental Health Help
Official guidance on getting urgent mental health help in England.
Urgent NHS HelpFind Counsellors & Therapists
BACP Therapist Directory
Search counsellors and psychotherapists by location and specialism.
BACP Therapist SearchCounselling Directory
Search counsellors, psychotherapists and specialist therapists.
Counselling DirectoryFind Mental Health Support Groups
Hub of Hope
Search support groups, charities, community organisations and crisis services by local area.
Hub of HopeLocal Mind Services
Find local Mind organisations offering support groups, wellbeing services and other local support.
Find Your Local MindRethink Mental Illness
Search local services and support provided by Rethink Mental Illness.
Find Rethink ServicesCitizens Advice
Find practical advice on debt, benefits, housing, employment and other pressures that may affect wellbeing.
Find Citizens AdviceFind Mental Health Help Across the UK
England
Use NHS mental health services, the NHS service finder and NHS talking therapies search.
England Mental Health ServicesScotland
NHS inform provides Scotland-specific mental health information and routes to urgent support.
NHS Scotland Mental HealthWales
NHS 111 Wales provides mental health and wellbeing information and urgent mental health support routes.
NHS 111 Wales Mental HealthNorthern Ireland
nidirect provides information about mental health services and support available through Health and Social Care services.
Northern Ireland Mental Health ServicesSpecialist Mental Health Support
Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Young People & Carers
National Autistic Society
Autism information, guidance and support services.
National Autistic SocietyVeterans Mental Health Support
NHS Op COURAGE
Specialist NHS mental health and wellbeing support for armed forces veterans, reservists and service leavers in England.
NHS Veterans Mental Health SupportAdditional Local Support You May Wish To Search For
- Community Mental Health Teams
- Wellbeing Hubs
- Recovery Colleges
- Peer Support Networks
- Men's Groups
- Women's Groups
- Parent Support Services
- Young Adult Services
- Youth Clubs
- Carer Support Groups
- Bereavement Groups
- Domestic Abuse Services
- Debt Advice Services
- Food Banks
- Housing Advice Services
- SEND Services
- Disability Advocacy Services
- Faith-Based Support Organisations
- Community Centres
- Volunteer Services
- Social Prescribing Services
Crisis & Urgent Support
If urgent help is needed
In England, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for urgent mental health support. In Wales, NHS 111 provides urgent mental health support through option 2. In Scotland, NHS 24 can provide urgent mental health support through 111. Northern Ireland has separate local crisis and mental health services.
If someone is in immediate danger or there is a life-threatening emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.
National Mental Health Support
Key Message
Mental health support is available in every part of the UK. Whether you are looking for NHS services, counselling, therapy, crisis intervention, support groups, community organisations, bereavement support, addiction services, neurodiversity support, LGBTQ+ services, housing assistance, or local wellbeing programmes, there are trusted organisations ready to help.
Using postcode-based search tools, local authority services, NHS directories, charities, advocacy groups, and community organisations can help people find the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
No one should feel they have to struggle alone, and reaching out for help is a positive step towards recovery, wellbeing, and a healthier future.