Need Professional Support or Immediate Help?
The Forge Within is built on lived experience and real conversation — but it’s not a replacement for professional help. It is Proactive method to help prevent people from getting to crisis and to understand their mental health.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to one of the trusted organisations below for free, confidential support.
Mind
Support, information, and helplines for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties.
Mental Health Matters Wales
Offers community support, wellbeing projects, and crisis help across Wales.
Samaritans
Call 116 123 (free, 24/7) or visit www.samaritans.org
For anyone in emotional distress, available day and night.
NHS 111 (Option 2 in Wales)
Call 111 → press 2
For urgent mental health support and access to crisis teams in your local area.
C.A.L.L. Helpline (Community Advice & Listening Line)
Call 0800 132 737 or text “Help” to 81066
A 24/7 mental health helpline for people in Wales and their families.
YoungMinds
Support and advice for young people struggling with mental health and for parents looking to help their children.