Help with wellbeing and mental health
On this page you will find help and advice about mental health support and services in Birmingham.
Mental health is as important as physical health and there is support available.
From charities and community organisations to local government help, there is support for every age group and for a range of different circumstances and needs.
Services and support across Birmingham
People looking for support with their wellbeing and mental health should visit our dedicated pages.
For information about access to adult mental health services across Birmingham, visit our Access to adult mental health services in Birmingham webpages.
Best Start for Life has information on wellbeing and mental health support across Birmingham for parents. For more information, see the dedicated Best Start for Life page.
The campaign A Bolder Healthier Winter has mental health support. For more information, visit our bolder, healthier winter webpage.
For information on mental health support in care homes, view our Mental Health directory.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT)
BSMHFT provides a range of services across the region to help those needing more support with their mental health. For more information, visit the BSMHFT website.
Social support
All Saints Youth Project
All Saints Youth Project is more than just a Youth Club. Their services don't just end when the doors to the building shut, the team are on hand when you need them to support young people and their families.
For more details, visit the All Saints Youth Project website.
Barnardo's mentoring and befriending service
Barnardo's mentoring and befriending service the service is a partnership between Barnardo’s, Our Place Mentoring Scheme and Birmingham City University and is part of the Early Help offer in Birmingham.
To find out more about the mentoring and befriending support visit the Barnardo's website.
Breathe Education
Breathe is a collaboration of mental health experts from the NHS, academia and local government seeking to provide innovative digital solutions and strategies for the well-being of young people.
Breathe Education has been developed as single point of access that can assist teachers and early years workers to promote wellbeing in the young people they teach and care for. With training, resources and advice this is a one-stop-shop for mental health and wellbeing information.
For more details, visit the Breathe Education website.
Kooth
Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community.
For more information and to join, visit the Kooth website.
The Recovery Foundation
The Recovery Foundation is aimed at supporting people affected by mental health diagnoses, helping them find hope and support.
Learn more at The Recovery Foundation website.
Anna Freud Crisis Messenger
The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger provides a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for those feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope.
Text AFC to 85258 or visit the AFCM webpage for more details.
Shout
Shout is a free and confidential text-based message support service for people struggling with their mental health.
Text "Shout" to 85258. For further support, visit the Shout website.
Samaritans
The Samaritans provide a free mental health service for those in crisis.
For more information, visit the Samaritans website or phone 116 123.
Page last updated: 23 October 2024
