Resources List

Do something: if you are feeling unsettled, do something, write thoughts and feelings down, go

for a walk, listen to music or a talk show, do something that moves your body, shifts how you feel

and is soothing.

TALK IT OUT

  • Samaritans - for emotional support they are available 24hrs, 365 days a year. Free phone line

    116123 or via text/email chat on the Samaritans app:

  • Mk talking therapies: an NHS-funded service; a range of difficulties, such as low mood, anxiety,

    and stress. Working with individuals, couples, and groups. Self-refer on

    https://mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/

  • MK therapy centre offers complimentary therapies for adult mental health issues and long

    covid, effective with BAME.

  • For men; heads up provides online ‘check-up’ and a handy toolbox that can help you to overcome

    common issues like trouble sleeping, feeling low and money worries.

  • Home of the largest community of counsellors and psychotherapists of black, African, Asian

    and Caribbean heritage in - https://www.baatn.org.uk/

  • Free BAME mental support - https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/

  • Works with Punjabi communities to create spaces where people can access mental health

    support and education. You can join their virtual forums for men, women and LGBTQIA+ people

    - https://www.taraki.co.uk/

  • You can see more of our content on the TWP youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Thewisdomprinciple

  • Here you can find a signposting directory. It includes local voluntary groups and organisations that individuals that are in need can be signposted to. https://communityactionmk.org/signposting/

GET SPECIFIC HELP

  • Citizen advice bureau: offer free, impartial and confidential advice on a range of issues;

    access them via video or phone: https://www.miltonkeynescab.org.uk/

  • Christians against poverty (cap); help through their free debt help, job clubs, release

    groups and cap money courses: http://www.capuk.org/

  • Women & Girls Network: immediate, free and confidential information, advice, advocacy and

    support for women and girls (14 years+) affected by any form of gendered violence and abuse.