Support
No one is coming
to save you.
DTA was created around the philosophy of resilience. We have all heard the saying “a smile can hide a thousand problems” — well, the first step in getting help is the hardest: reaching out and asking for it. Once your friends, family and colleagues know there is an issue, that's when the help arrives.
Immediate support
If it is urgent.
Contact one of the following services immediately. Do not wait.
Emergency Services (UK)
If you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Samaritans
24-hour listening service. Free, confidential.
SHOUT
Text-based support, 24/7.
Mental-health support
Trusted UK organisations.
Mind
VisitGeneral mental-health information and local support.
CALM
VisitSupport for anyone struggling — especially men.
Combat Stress
VisitMental health for veterans and their families.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
VisitSuicide-prevention support for people under 35.
Andy's Man Club
VisitPeer-to-peer support groups for men.
Cruse Bereavement
VisitSupport after loss.
Refuge
VisitSupport for domestic abuse.
Talk to Frank
VisitHonest information about drugs and support services.
Supporting someone else
How to hold space
for another person.
Listen without judgement
Let them speak. Do not rush to fix.
Take concerns seriously
Ask direct questions. Believe what you hear.
Encourage professional support
Offer to help find or contact a service.
Check in again
One conversation is not the end of the process.
Disclaimer
DTA is not a medical service.
DTA promotes positive conversations around resilience and mental health but does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, counselling or crisis support. Information on this page is provided for signposting purposes. Please contact a qualified professional or emergency service when urgent help is required.