Further Sources of Help for your Mental Health
Managing your mental health can be difficult when you are also trying to cope with a chronic pain condition. If you feel that your mood is low, or you are struggling, it is vital that you reach out and talk to someone. That could be your GP, a family member, a friend, or someone you trust.
You may wish to consider the other sources of help that we have listed below.
Urgent Help
In the case of a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency department.
NHS 111
You can contact NHS 111 at any time and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.
Lifeline Helpline
Call 0808 808 8000 (service available across Northern Ireland, open 24 hours)
Hub of Hope
Search for urgent and crisis support services on the Hub of Hope.
Samaritans
Call 116 123 (open 24 hours). Emotional support for anyone struggling to cope. You can also text 07725 90 90 90
General resources for supporting mental health
Mind: A mental health charity providing advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Samaritans: A 24/7 helpline offering emotional support to anyone in distress.
NHS Mental Health Services: The National Health Service provides a range of mental health services, including talking therapies and crisis support.
Shout: A free, confidential text service for anyone in crisis. Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to connect with a trained crisis volunteer.
Rethink Mental Illness: A charity that offers support, advice, and information for people affected by mental illness.
National Suicide Prevention Helpline: A helpline providing support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Anxiety UK: A charity that provides support for individuals experiencing anxiety disorders.
Resources for supporting young people's mental health
YoungMinds: A charity focused on supporting young people’s mental health through various resources and advocacy.
The Mix: A support service for young people under 25, offering advice and support on various issues, including mental health.
Childline: A free, confidential service for children and young people in the UK, providing support and advice on a range of issues, including mental health.
Support Resources
You can find out more about our helplines and support groups here including any notice due to holidays or closures.
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- National Helpline 0300 999 3333 (10am - 4pm Mon - Fri)
- Benefits Helpline 0300 999 0055 (10am - 12pm Mon, Wed and Fri)
- Complimentary information booklets for doctors and other professionals (fully referenced)
- Books and videos
- Website Contacts with legal specialists
- Conferences
- Local support group and helpline contacts
If your Health Care Professional needs some education in fibromyalgia you can request that an FMA UK Health Professionals Pack is sent out to them. All we need is the name of the Health CareProfessional and the address of their practice. We will then send a pack to their surgery addressed from us to them.
You can request a medical pack using this form.
You can find a Support Group near you by contacting the Regional Coordinator for your area. If there does not happen to be a support group near you then maybe you can join with some other members and set one up. Support groups provide a social benefit as well as the opportunity to share tips on coping with fibro. They come in all shapes and sizes and we are often told how they have helped people.
