Mental Health
Action for Happiness
Action for Happiness works to create a happier, kinder world by helping people build habits and skills that support wellbeing. They encourage people to come together regularly to learn evidence-based approaches to happier living, build a sense of belonging, and take personal action to improve happiness for themselves and others.
Andover Mind
Providing support, advice and information for anyone affected by mental health distress across mid-North Hampshire.
Andover Mind: North and Mid Hampshire Safe Haven
Face to face immediate crisis support if you are struggling with your mental health. The Safe Haven is open 6pm to 10pm 365 days a year (including Bank Holidays) at the following address Andover Mind Wellbeing Centre, 3 Vyne Road, Basingstoke, RG21 5NL. Phone support is available on 0300 303 5772 and video chat is available via the website.
Anxiety UK
Support, therapy services, courses, and a helpline for all anxiety disorders.
Artwell
ArtWell is a not-for-profit community arts charity based in Basingstoke, using creative workshops and projects to support mental wellbeing and promote inclusion. Their activities provide a welcoming space for people to express themselves, build confidence, and connect with others through creativity.
Basingstoke Counselling Service
Offering an affordable service for one-to-one and couples counselling for adults.
BEAT (eating disorders charity)
The leading charity for anorexia, bulimia, ARFID and binge-eating disorder.
British Assoc. for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Working to promote the role & relevance of the counselling professions in improving psychological wellbeing & mental health. Useful for finding an accredited counsellor or therapist.
CALM
CALM’s vision is that no one feels like suicide is their only option. But right now, too many people are struggling to see a way forward.
Every day in the UK we lose 18 people to suicide. This isn’t just a stat on a page. These are our mums and dads, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, partners and friends. CALM helps anyone struggling with life - and provide everyone with the skills to help prevent suicide.
Cedar Tree Counselling
An affordable counselling service open to people of all faiths, delivered by practising Christian therapists who follow UK professional ethical standards.
Choice Support
Support for people with mental health needs to engage with the community
Combat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health, offering specialist treatment and support for issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Connect to Support Hampshire - mental health
An online hub providing information, self-help guidance, and links to mental health and wellbeing support across Hampshire. It helps people find NHS services (including the 24/7 NHS 111 Mental Health Triage), local wellbeing services, community activities, and practical support around issues such as money, sleep, and caring.
Counselling Directory
Online information and guidance and a directory for finding a counsellor or therapist.
Easy Health
Easy Health provides easy-read, accessible information to support people with learning disabilities and other communication needs. Using simple language and illustrations, their resources cover mental wellbeing topics such as stress and anxiety, alongside general health, self-care, and accessing healthcare.
Emergence
A national organisation supporting people with personality disorders, with peer groups and resources.
Every Mind Matters
Every Mind Matters offers expert advice and practical tips that cover the Five Ways to Wellbeing and other topics such as what to do if you are worried about coronavirus, sleeping better and managing difficult thoughts and feelings
Harmless
Harmless is a national organisation offering information and support for adults who self-harm and those supporting them. Their resources include online guidance, coping strategies, and trauma-informed training.
Hearing Voices Network (HVN)
The Hearing Voices Network offers peer support for adults who hear voices, see visions, or have other unusual sensory experiences. HVN provides access to local and online support groups, information, and lived-experience resources within a non-judgemental, recovery-focused framework. The Hearing Voices Network offers peer support for adults who hear voices, see visions, or have other unusual sensory experiences. HVN provides access to local and online support groups, information, and lived-experience resources within a non-judgemental, recovery-focused framework.
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK's largest and most comprehensive directory of community mental health services, so you can find help when you need it, wherever you are.
Kind to Mind
Provide various services, workshops and training on the topic of mental health and to those struggling with mental health symptoms.
Mindspace
A not-for-profit service offering low-cost counselling for adults, young people, and children. Sessions are available online or at their Basingstoke hub, providing professional and confidential support regardless of financial circumstances..
Mindout
MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people. While most services are based in Sussex, their online support is available nationally.
NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire
NHS wellbeing support and treatment for mental health issues. Patients can self-refer via phone on 023 8038 3920 or on the website.
No Panic
No Panic is a registered charity supporting people living with panic attacks, phobias, OCD, and related anxiety disorders. The charity also provides support for carers of people affected by anxiety disorders.
Website: https://nopanic.org.uk/
Helpline: 0300 772 9844 (10am-10pm 365 days a year)
OCD Action
Information, helpline and peer support for people affected by OCD and related conditions.
OCD-UK
Provide advice, information, and support services for those affected by OCD, and campaign to end the trivialisation and stigma of OCD.
OK Rehab
Offers guidance and support for people experiencing problems with substance misuse.
PANDAS
Support for postnatal depression, anxiety and perinatal mental health difficulties.
Papyrus
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
PTSD UK
Charity offering education, resources and support for people with PTSD and complex PTSD.
Rehab 4 Addiction
Advisory and referral service for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction
Rethink
Resources for carers, family and friends of anyone affected by mental health issues
Samaritans
Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who've been there before with those struggling now.
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SANDS
Sands provides compassionate, trauma-informed support for anyone affected by the loss of a baby.
Alongside this, Sands campaigns for safer maternity care and supports research and professional training to help improve care for families after baby loss.
SANE
Researching and campaigning for mental health and providing info sheets and booklets
Self Injury Support
Self Injury Support provides confidential emotional support for people who self-harm. Services include a text helpline, webchat, and self-help resources aimed at reducing isolation and improving emotional wellbeing.
Shout
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
or text HANTS to 85258
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
The NHS directory for mental health treatment and support for adults and older people in the local area.
START
START provides specialist, confidential counselling and peer‑support services for people of all ages in Central and North Hampshire who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, helping to heal trauma, improve emotional resilience and enhance mental wellbeing through one‑to‑one therapy, peer groups and therapeutic weekend sessions.
Students Against Depression
Students Against Depression is an online resource offering advice, information, and support for people affected by low mood, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Alongside clinically validated information, it shares students’ own experiences, strategies, and coping advice.
Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line, offering a safe space to talk about sexuality, gender identity, mental health, relationships, and wellbeing.
The Inclusion Project
The Inclusion Project is an organisation that provides opportunities for neurodiverse adults.
The Mental Health Foundation
News, information on treatments and strategies for living with mental illness
The Samaritans
Offer a safe place for you to talk at anytime about what’s getting to you
The Safe
The Safe is a non-profit charity supporting families of all ages across Basingstoke and North Hampshire. They offer help around family and pregnancy crises, miscarriage, post-abortion support, and bereavement, alongside group support for parents, dads, carers, and grandparents. The Safe also provides practical support such as baby clothing and equipment, children’s clothing, and school supplies, as well as social signposting and referrals to reduce isolation and support family wellbeing.
Website: https://the-safe.org.uk/
Email: enquiries@the-safe.org.uk
Phone: 01256 460100
Tough Enough to Care
Promotes positive conversations about mental health in male-dominated spaces, challenging stigma and encouraging openness.
Website: https://toughenoughtocare.help/
Email: info@toughenoughtocare.org
Walk n Talk for mental health
Walk n Talk for Mental Health is a Hampshire charity running free, weekly walking groups led by trained Mental Health First Aiders. Walks take place in areas including Basingstoke, Andover, and Romsey, and combine gentle exercise, fresh air, and open conversation to support mental wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Walk the Talk
Walk the Talk is a free peer-support community for people living with social anxiety. It offers weekly online group meetings using an evidence-based approach adapted from cognitive behavioural therapy (CT-SAD), combined with peer support to help people build confidence, reduce avoidance, and improve mental wellbeing in a safe, supportive space.
https://walkthetalk.org.uk/hello
YPI Counselling
YPI Counselling is a registered charity in Basingstoke offering free, confidential counselling and emotional‑wellbeing support for young people aged 11‑25 and for parents/guardians of any age. They provide 1‑to‑1 sessions and group work to address issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, self‑harm, bereavement and school or family challenges, aiming to empower young people to develop strategies for sustained mental health.