We don’t talk about it enough, but our industry can be hard both physically and emotionally. We don’t want anyone to feel they can’t get help, so we have chosen a few of our favourite places to get help. If you aren’t sure where to start, we have a team of trained mental health first aiders at CT who can help. If you want to talk to someone who understands the industry, call our main reception on +44 1293 582000 and ask for a mental health first aider, or drop us a line.
We understand it’s not always easy to take to the first step, but there are always people willing to listen and help. Here’s a few that have helped us out in the past.
Many of us have experienced the devastating effects of cancer, diabetes, dementia and heart disease. Having people of different ages, backgrounds and communities join the programme means we can get enough information about how diseases affect all people. By taking part, you can help researchers prevent, detect and treat diseases.
The UK’s registered technical entertainment charity that provides financial & wellbeing support to technical industry professionals. 24/7 Wellbeing Helpline 0800 464 7068
MIND won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
Call 0300 123 3393 or email info@mind.org.uk
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Text 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NHS 111 in England. If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline is compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being or thoughts of suicide.
0800 689 5652 open 1800-midnight daily
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Switchboard are non-judgmemtal, everything is confidential and all volunteers their identify as LGBTQIA+
10am to 10pm daily on 0300 330 0630
The Mix (under 25s)is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. 0808 808 4994 1500-midnight daily.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) stand against feeling shit, standing up to stereotypes and standing together to show life is always worth living. 0800 58 58 58 1700-midnight daily.
SANEline (help with mental health) is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness
0300 304 7000 available 1630-2230 daily.
Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, 24/7 confidential, anonymous text support service. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are there for you, day or night.