Resources & Support

 

I know what it’s like to feel lost, stuck or like no one gets it.

I built this page so that if you ever feel that way, you’ve got somewhere to turn.

These aren’t just links, they’re lifelines.

They’re proof that there’s help out there, and that none of us have to fight this alone.

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🌍 Mental Health Support

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• Mind (UK) – https://mind.org.uk – Mental health information, support, and helplines.

• Samaritans – https://samaritans.org – 24/7 confidential support: call 116 123 (UK & ROI).

• CALM – https://thecalmzone.net – Suicide prevention and mental health support.

• Mental Health Foundation – https://mentalhealth.org.uk – International research and awareness charity.

• World Health Organization (WHO) – https://who.int/mental_health – Global initiatives and resources.

• International Association for Suicide Prevention – https://iasp.info – Suicide prevention networks worldwide.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – https://nami.org – Advocacy, education, support, and awareness.

• Mental Health America (MHA) – https://mhanational.org – Community-based support and resources.

• Lifeline (Australia) – https://lifeline.org.au – 24/7 crisis support & suicide prevention.

• Beyond Blue (Australia) – https://beyondblue.org.au – Mental health and wellbeing services.

• Kids Help Phone (Canada) – https://kidshelpphone.ca – Confidential 24/7 support for young people.

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💪 Multiple Sclerosis Support

 

• MS Society UK – https://mssociety.org.uk – Research, community, and support services.

• MS Trust (UK) – https://mstrust.org.uk – Practical guides, helplines, and learning resources.

• Shift.ms – https://shift.ms – A social network and community for people living with MS.

• National MS Society (USA) – https://nationalmssociety.org – Advocacy, fundraising, and direct support.

• MS Foundation (USA) – https://msfocus.org – Education, support and resources for people living with MS.

• MS Society of Canada – https://mssociety.ca – Support, research, and advocacy for Canadians with MS

• MS Australia – https://ms.org.au – National body for advocacy, research, and community support.

• Modified by MS - https://modifiedbyms.net/our-vision

• MS International Federation (MSIF) – https://msif.org – Connects MS organisations worldwide, sharing knowledge and resources.

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✍️ Creative Outlets & Community

 

• Poetry Society (UK) – https://poetrysociety.org.uk – Workshops, competitions, and creative networks.

• Instagram Writing & Poetry Community – Search hashtags like #poetrycommunity and #spokenword to connect with other writers.

• Facebook Writing & MS Support Groups – Find groups that mix creativity and lived experience, from poetry circles to MS networks.

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📚 Books, Words & Inspiration

 

• Beneath The Tracksuit – My own books, blogs, and spoken word projects (creativity can be a survival tool).

• Local Libraries – Free access to resources, reading groups, and quiet spaces to think.

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🚨 Crisis Support (Immediate Help)

 

• If you are in crisis, call 999 (UK) or your local emergency number.

• NHS 111 – Non-emergency but urgent health support in the UK.

• Shout 85258 – Free 24/7 text service for anyone in the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA) – Call or text 988 for immediate help.

• Lifeline (Australia) – 13 11 14.

• Crisis Services Canada – https://crisisservicescanada.ca – 24/7 nationwide support.