> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://avid-detention.gitbook.io/avid-handbook/getting-started-as-a-visitor/useful-organisations/mental-health-and-specialist-organisations.md).

# Mental Health and Specialist Organisations

<table><thead><tr><th width="209.6666259765625">Organisation</th><th width="268.3333740234375">Description</th><th width="269">How to contact</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.atleu.org.uk/">Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU)</a></td><td>Legal support for survivors of trafficking and exploitation.</td><td><p><a href="https://www.atleu.org.uk/legal-help#referralform">Referral Form</a></p><p>Tel: 02077007311  </p><p>Fax: 02045026964</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.asylumaid.org.uk/">Asylum Aid</a></td><td>Provides legal representation to unaccompanied children, people who have experienced torture and gender based violence, people who have been trafficked and those who are stateless. </td><td>Email:advice@asylumaid.org.uk.Tel:020 7 354 9631</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/">Black Minds Matter</a></td><td>Provides free therapy for Black communities and resources on understanding mental health.</td><td><p>Email: info@blackmindsmatteruk.com</p><p>Tel:0333 050 8671</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/">Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)</a></td><td>Suicide prevention organisation, helpline and support for people with suicidal thoughts or who are struggling to cope. </td><td><p>Helpling: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily)</p><p><a href="https://www.thecalmzone.net/feeling-suicidal">Livechat and whatsapp </a></p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://childrenslegalcentre.com/">Coram Children’s Legal Centre</a></td><td>One-to-one legal advice on issues affecting children subject to immigration control and a range of free resources and online information.</td><td><a href="https://childrenslegalcentre.com/get-legal-advice/immigration-asylum-nationality/advice-line/">Online referral form</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk/">Doctors of the World</a></td><td>Provide community clinics, an advice line and outreach work offering primary care and health and social advice for people who struggle to access healthcare including asylum seekers and people without a regular immigration status. </td><td><p>Email: clinic@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk Clinic advice line: 0808 1647 686    </p><p>Tel: 02071675789</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://talktofrank.com/">Frank</a></td><td>Advice and information about drugs and alcohol support.</td><td><p>Tel: 0300 123 6600</p><p>Text: 82111</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/about-us">Freedom from Torture</a></td><td>Counselling, therapy and medico-legal reports for survivors of torture</td><td><a href="https://www.freedomfromtorture.org/contact-us">Online Form </a>                                         Tel: 020 7697 7777</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://healingjusticeldn.org/">Healing Justice London</a></td><td>Provides trauma-informed resources including aftercare and resilience workshops.</td><td>Access resources online via their website</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.helenbamber.org/">Helen Bamber Foundation</a></td><td>Specialist support for survivors of torture and trafficking.</td><td><p>Email:reception@helenbamber.org </p><p>Tel: 0203 058 2020</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://hopeforjustice.org/">Hope for Justice</a></td><td>Provide casework support for survivors of trafficking.</td><td><p>Email: advocacy.advice@hopeforjustice.org </p><p>Tel: 0300 008 8000 </p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.humansforrights.org/">Humans for Rights Network</a></td><td>Supports age-disputed children in adult accommodation, including prisons and detention.</td><td><p>Email:Info@humansforrightsnetwork.com. </p><p>Tel: 07506663089</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://medicaljustice.org.uk/">Medical Justice</a></td><td>Independent medical advice and assessments for people experiencing health problems (including mental health) in detention and for survivors of torture. </td><td><p><a href="https://medicaljustice.org.uk/make-a-referral">Make an online referral </a></p><p>Tel 0204 551 1280</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.mind.org.uk/">Mind</a></td><td>Mental health information and local support groups.</td><td><p>Support line: <a href="tel:03001021234">0300 102 1234</a></p><p><a href="tel:03001021234">Infoline: 0300 123 3393</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/">National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK</a></td><td>Supportive listening service for individuals with thoughts of suicide.</td><td>Tel: 0800 689 5652 (6pm–3:30am daily)</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/">Rainbow Migration</a></td><td>Provide emotional and practical support (including legal representation) for LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum.</td><td><p>Email: hello@rainbowmigration.org.uk</p><p>Tel: 0203 752 5801 <br></p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/get-help/age-dispute/">Refugee Council</a></td><td>Supports young people who believe that they have been given the wrong age by the Home Office at the border, or by the local authorities after an age assessment.</td><td><p>Referral email: age.disputes@refugeecouncil.org.uk</p><p>Office Email: info.youthdevelopment@refugeecouncil.org.uk </p><p>Tel: 020 7346 6700.         </p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.samaritans.org/">Samaritans</a></td><td>24/7 mental health helpline for people struggling to cope or who have thoughts of suicide. </td><td>Call 116 123</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.sane.org.uk/">SANE</a></td><td>Mental health support helpline for individuals or those supporting others.</td><td>Tel: 0300 304 7000 (4:30pm–10:30pm daily)</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://crisistextline.uk/">Shout</a></td><td>24/7 confidential text support service for people in crisis.</td><td>Text SHOUT to 85258</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://switchboard.lgbt/">Switchboard</a></td><td>Support service for people from the LGBTQIA+ community, run by LGBT+ volunteers.</td><td><p>Helpline: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm)</p><p>Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt; Webchat available</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://tellmamauk.org/">Tell MAMA</a></td><td>Anti-Muslim hate support service providing confidential advice.</td><td><p>Tel: 0800 456 1226</p><p>Text: 0115 707 0007</p><p>WhatsApp: 07341 846086 Email: info@tellmamauk.org</p></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.tt-intl.org/">Trauma Treatment International (TTI)</a></td><td>Provide support to organisations and staff members on trauma-informed support. Partner organisations can refer individuals for trauma treatment.</td><td><a href="https://www.tt-intl.org/contact">Contact Page</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.refugeewomen.co.uk/">Women for Refugee Women</a></td><td>Support for women who are seeking safety from persecution, including women in detention with casework support and guidance. </td><td><p>Tel: 020 7250 1239 </p><p>Email: admin@refugeewomen.co.uk</p></td></tr></tbody></table>


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