Resources for Refugees
Mental Health Support
If you are feeling lonely, having suicidal thoughts, or simply want to talk to someone, please call one of the numbers listed below, or refer to the links indicated. These organisations are here to listen to you no matter the problem you are facing, so feel free to contact them for anything!
Refugee Women (for women): mental health support sessions through Zoom https://www.refugeewomen.co.uk/covid-appeal/ (contact info: https://www.refugeewomen.co.uk/contact-us/)
British Red Cross: If you feel lonely and want to speak to someone: call 08081963651 (open 10am-6pm) https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-help/coronavirus/support-line
Freedom from torture: one-to-one online therapy sessions https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/news/covid-19-how-is-freedom-from-torture-responding (contact info: https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/contact-us)
Helen Bamber Foundation: If you are struggling, call 0203 058 2020 (9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday) http://www.helenbamber.org/coronavirus-resources/coronavirus-support/
The Samaritans: If you need to speak to someone, call 116 123 (available 24h a day everyday) or email jo@samaritans.org (but longer response by email) https://www.samaritans.org