• Samaritans is a charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, you can call any time, from any phone for free. Call: 116 123
   
• The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being or thoughts of suicide. Lines are open every day from 6 pm until midnight, offering a safe haven for anyone who needs someone to talk to. Call: 0800 689 56527
   
• SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Open every day of the year from 4pm to 10pm. Call: 0300 304 7000
   
• Campaign against living miserably (CALM) a suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives
   
• SHOUT is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258
   
• Staying Safe has instant online access to help you talk to someone, and the best ways to help them. It's important that the person you are talking to feels listened to, and that someone cares about them
   
• Harmless is the national centre of excellence for self-harm and suicide prevention. They save lives by providing support, information, training and consultancy about self-harm to individuals who self-harm, their friends, families and professionals
   
• Qwell online support provided free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK
   
• Anxiety UK provide and deliver a wide range of information, services and activities. Call: 03444 775 774
   
• Association for Postnatal Illness Provides support to anyone suffering from or affected by post-natal Illness including partners, family/friends
   
• PANDAS offers advice and support for parents or networks affected by perinatal mental illness. Call: 0808 1961 776
   
• The Silver Line Age UK's Silver Line Helpline gives anyone aged 55 or over the opportunity to exchange a friendly word, access support, or enjoy a long enriching conversation. Call: 0800 47080900
   
• Rethink Mental Illness is a leading charity for people with serious conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder Call: 0808 801 0525
   
• Bipolar UK National UK Charity provide peer support services to empower people affected by bipolar to live well

• try the Every Mind Matters tool to create an action plan to help you keep feeling good. We don’t need to wait until we are struggling with our mental health; there are lots of things we can do to protect ourselves and prevent problems escalating, just as we do with our physical health
   
• Resources to help support your physical and mental health
   
• Digital mental health and wellbeing support for Londoners
   
• Here to Help - provides suicide prevention resources for those with autism
   
• Support After Suicide

Head in the Game

Head in the Game offer free weekly sessions designed to help people improve their mental fitness while enjoying sports they love. These sessions cater to individuals aged 18+, regardless of skill level, and are guided by experienced sports and talking therapy coaches. Head in the Game currently run 12-week badminton, tennis and football programmes that provide structured mental health-focused sports training. Find more information and register for upcoming sessions.

Age UK Bexley

Age UK Bexley offers free 12-week ‘Stronger Together’ postural stability exercise classes following functional fitness testing for adults 55+. The programme supports older adults in maintaining their health and fitness which is crucial for preventing frailty and falls, which can significantly impact quality of life. The programme also includes a range of social activities designed to reduce loneliness and isolation among participants. In addition, the programme helps individuals access further resources by signposting them to relevant services and support networks tailored to their needs.

The current classes are full, but the charity hopes to be able to offer more sessions later in the year.  

The Step Outside programme, delivered by Our Parks in partnership with the London Borough of Bexley and the Bexley Wellbeing Partnership, is revitalising local green spaces by transforming them into dynamic hubs for health, social connection, and community wellbeing.

Offering free, outdoor group exercise classes led by qualified instructors, the initiative promotes accessible, inclusive, and convenient fitness opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. By encouraging engagement with nature, fostering social interaction, and supporting both physical and mental health, Step Outside demonstrates the vital role that public parks play in nurturing thriving, resilient communities.