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Mental health
chat support

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

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

We can get busy, so please stay with us!

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.

I love my black dog. Thank you for all the support
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A genuine, kind soul. One in a million
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Why didn’t I know this existed sooner!
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Who I spoke to was absolutely amazing
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very helpful and appreciated
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Fab listening and not judging
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The agent today was brilliant! I
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Thank you so much. I feel like I can breathe again
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very helpful volunteer
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I cant thank you enough
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I love my black dog. Thank you for all the support
A genuine, kind soul. One in a million
Why didn’t I know this existed sooner!
Who I spoke to was absolutely amazing
very helpful and appreciated
Fab listening and not judging
The agent today was brilliant! I
Thank you so much. I feel like I can breathe again
very helpful volunteer
I cant thank you enough