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Speak to an advice organisation

These organisations give free, independent advice for problems about mental health and mental capacity.

• CAIS: Get Connected

  Free, confidential helpline and general support service for young people under 25.

  • Helpline: 80849 (Text), 0300 777 2258
  • Opening hours: 24/7 helpline

• Mind Legal Advice Line

  Legal information and general advice on the law relating to mental health, mental capacity, community care, human rights, discrimination and equality as it relates to mental health issues.

  Website is not translated in Welsh.

  • Helpline: 0300-1021234
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 6pm
  • Email: legal@mind.org.uk

• POhWER

  Free, independent and confidential advice and information services for people who are disabled, vulnerable, distressed or socially excluded.

  Website is not translated in Welsh.

  • Helpline: 0300 456 2370, 0300 456 2364 (Minicom), 81025 (Text - send the word ÕpohwerÕ with your name and number), pohwer.advocacy (Skype)
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm
  • Email: pohwer@pohwer.net