Please be aware we at SEAS THE MIND are a training provider, not a mental health support service and is unable to give emergency support, but there are lots of organisations that can.

Emergency help

• If you feel like harming or hurting yourself and are in port, call the local 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) find details on your crew board.

• If you need medical help but it’s not an emergency, call your onboard telemedicine service where they will be able to direct you to your local crisis support services, and offer health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Helplines for everyone

If you’re in crisis and need to talk, the organisations below provide free helplines. You can also call these helplines for advice if you’re worried about someone else.

ISWAN

ISWAN provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.

Chat on WhatsApp +44 7514 500153

Telephone: +00442037137273

Opening times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Website: https://www.iswan.org.uk/get-support/yacht-crew/

Dr Simon Gordon - ENG1 Doctor

 providing English Speaking medical services to the South of France for the past 30 years. It is run by Dr. Simon Gordon, a English Speaking Doctor, who trained in the UK and is a qualified GP/ Family Medicine Specialist with over 20 years of experience in both Private and Public Healthcare around the world, offering emotional support, guidance, and information to anyone affected by mental illness.

Telephone: +33 4 93 12 95 66

Opening times: 9.30am – 5pm, Monday - Friday

Website: https://gordonmedical.fr/contact/

Stella Maris - Apostle of the Sea Charity

Stella Maris can help seafarers in need with our practical, spiritual, and emotional support and they run a free, confidential, and anonymous web chat service, offering help, advice, and information to anyone who is struggling or in crisis.

National Office phone number: 020 7901 1931

Opening times: 5pm – midnight, 7 days a week

Website: https://stellamaris.org.uk/contact-us/

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK

The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental wellbeing or thoughts of suicide.

Telephone: 0800 689 5652

Opening times: 6pm – midnight, 7 days a week

Website: https://www.spuk.org.uk/

Helplines for LGBTQIA+ people

Switchboard

Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line and can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity. Phone operators all identify as LGBTIA+.

Telephone: 0800 0119 100

Opening times: 10am – 10pm, 7 days a week

Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/