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Mental health
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My Black Dog is a community-focused platform offering peer-to-peer conversations for people who are struggling with mental health challenges and trauma.

*For People, not pets.
Speak to us by using our chat box below when you don't know who to talk to. Whether you're experiencing uncertainties, feeling trapped, or simply curious, we are here to support you. Talk to someone who gets it.

Free, available online and every day  

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We are volunteers

We understand that coping with mental health is HARD, and not knowing who to talk to can make you feel scared and alone.

You might be worried about what people will think of you, you might feel ashamed, you might feel that they won't understand you.

We do.

Every single person that is a part of My Black Dog, from the volunteers to the ambassadors have felt this way before. We get it.

My Black Dog is not a crisis point or a suicide line. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact the Samaritans by calling 116 123.

This site is for adults. If you are under 18 years of age, please visit Childline.

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Online Mental Health Chat Opening Times

PLEASE NOTE: My Black Dog will be closed for the Easter weekend from Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April. We will be resuming our usual service on Tuesday 2nd April from 5pm.

If you require urgent support during this time, you are not alone. Please contact the Samaritans on 116 123.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

Monday
CLOSED
5:00pm
to
10:00pm
Tuesday
CLOSED
5:00pm
to
10:00pm
Wednesday
CLOSED
5:00pm
to
10:00pm
Thursday
CLOSED
5:00pm
to
10:00pm
Friday
CLOSED
5:00pm
to
10:00pm
Saturday
CLOSED
CLOSED
to
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED
7:00pm
to
10:00pm

We are volunteers

All of My Black Dog's volunteers have their own experiences of struggling with emotional well-being. They can offer an empathetic ear for someone who really needs their help.

Feedback

We're delighted to have such moving feedback from our guests, here are some of their experiences, in their words.

If you'd like to share your experiences with My Black Dog, you can email us. All feedback is anonymous. Thank you.

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We are currently closed for the Bank Holiday weekend.

We'll be back online at:

May 11, 2023 10:45 AM