In addition to health and wellbeing advice the Embark Learning team offer, these are just some of the organisations that offer/promote health and wellbeing support.
Please note Embark Learning offer these as suggestions and the list does not cover every organisation available.
Mental health Support including suicidal thoughts and self-harm
Support with anxiety, relationship concerns, health worries, money worries & suicidal thoughts
Support for those struggling to cope that need someone to listen without judgement or pressure
0116 123 (Freephone and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
Dedicated to the prevention of suicide & the promotion of positive mental health & emotional wellbeing in young people
Mental health support, care & treatment for ages 0-25
Therapy for people experiencing mental health problems such as low mood, depression, anxiety & stress.
0800 923 0222
Support for those affected by mental health
0808 801 0525 (09:30-16:00 Mon-Fri excluding bank holidays)
Online service for young people up to the age of 19, empowering them to find a way through loneliness
Offer a range of services to help people better manage & improve their mental health & wellbeing and that of their peers and colleagues
01384 442938
The Dudley branch of Mind are a local mental health charity that aims to improve and promote recovery and wellbeing for people in the Dudley borough.
01384 685060
Offers various mental health support services in within Dudley
Offers therapeutic counselling for young people, help with housing, homelessness, employment & training, budgeting & debt, C-card registration & sexual health advice
Offer an extensive range of support services designed to help control anxiety rather than letting it control you
Helpline: 03444 775 774
Text Support: 07537 416 905 (open Mon-Fri 10:30-16:30)
Offers non-judgemental and compassionate emotional support
0300 304 7000 (open between 4pm to 10pm, 365 days a year)
Support with grief so you don’t have to deal with it alone
0808 808 1677
Confidential drug & alcohol advice
0300 123 66 00 (24hrs a day, 7 days a week)
Text a question to 82111 and FRANK will text you back
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Range of services to people with addictions that aim to prevent & treat substance misuse
Information & advice about drugs & alcohol including free & confidential hubs in Birmingham
Midlands based charity offering support with alcohol, drug use and gambling
0121 622 8181
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good
Offers support for those looking to try & stop gambling
0330 094 0322
Support to lose weight, quit smoking, get active & drink less
British Dyslexia Association (BDA)
Provide support & services for dyslexic children & adults of all ages, their parents/families, educators, employers & the wider community
0333 405 4567 (open Tues 10:00–13:00, Wed 10:00–15:00, Thurs 12:00–17:00)
Beat Eating Disorders
Offers support & information to those struggling with an eating disorder or caring for someone with an eating disorder
0808 801 0677
Provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people
0800 0119 100 (10:00-22:00 every day, phone operators all identify as LGBT+)
Web chat available
Supporting the LGBTQ+ community with mental health, lack of confidence or fear of discrimination
Early years health & wellbeing for children aged 0-5 across Birmingham
0121 752 1970
Mobile app, free meditation/talks
Connects customers to restaurants & stores that have surplus unsold food sold at a discounted price & reduces food waste
