Mental Health Support & Awareness 
Financial difficulties often cause stress and anxiety which can impact into other areas of your life. It is important to seek help if you are experiencing any of the following, anxiety, stress, low mood, depression, difficulty concentrating, increased instances of feeling angry or feeling trapped.
Mental health awareness is very important so if you are not feeling your normal self, talk to your doctor, or you can call Samaritans free on 116 123 if you want to talk to someone now.
If you feel the need to seek mental health support, please see the list of useful contacts below. We can put you in touch with a local Counsellor who can support you through these difficult times. Alternatively, you can use the following websites to search for local Counsellors. https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ or https://www.psychologytoday.com/
Useful contacts
Anxiety UK
Offers supports for people living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding through a range of different services.
Phone: 08444 775 774
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Phone: 0800 111 6768 or 0300 500 8082
www.fca.org.uk
Hafal
Provides advice and support to individuals living in Wales who are experiencing a serious mental health illness.
Phone: 01792 816 600
www.hafal.org
Mental Health Foundation
The website provides useful information on looking after your mental health and wellbeing. See the Your Mental Health section.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind
Provides confidential advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Phone: 0300 123 3393
www.mind.org.uk
NHS Choices
The website offers information on a range of mental health issues.
www.nhs.uk/Livewell/mentalhealth/Pages/Mentalhealthhome.aspx
Rethink Mental Illness
Runs a national helpline and support groups for people living with mental illness, their carers and relatives.
Phone: 0300 5000 927
www.rethink.org
Samaritans
Runs a confidential listening service.
Phone: 116 123
www.samaritans.org
Sane
Provides emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness.
Phone: 0300 304 7000
www.sane.org.uk
Shout
Provides a confidential text service for anyone in crisis.
Text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258
www.giveusashout.org