Illuminating Hope.
Saving Lives.

You are loved

You are one of life's greatest creations and the World is a much better place with you in it.

#BreakTheSilence

How We Help

We offer a range of facilities to help you #BreakTheSilence and improve your mental health and wellbeing.

Respite Caravans

Our respite caravans offer you a chance to get away from things temporarily so you can recharge.
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Group Exercise Sessions

Connect with others, take gentle exercise and develop healthier routines.
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Equine Therapy

Spend social time with horses and donkeys as part of a 6-week programme to tackle depression.
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Spanish Exchange

Partnering with the Spanish Red Cross, we offer group walking breaks to help your mental health.
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Memorial Garden

Our memorial garden is a relaxing outdoor space where you can spend time reflecting.
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CITB Touch Screen Centre

Helping you on the road to recovery and to get you back to work.
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About Us

First Contact UK Mental Health is dedicated to supporting anyone navigating mental health challenges or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Our mission is to help individuals rediscover joy and purpose in their lives through transformative programs that promote physical wellbeing and nurture genuine, meaningful connections with others.

Struggling with mental health is never a sign of weakness; it’s a part of being human. Seeking help is a brave step, and we’re here to make it less daunting. Within our community, you’ll find a safe, welcoming space where you can feel truly understood, receive support during life’s hardest moments, and be inspired to embrace a brighter future with a renewed sense of belonging and hope.
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Latest Events

We are dedicated to raising the vital funds we need so that First Contact UK Mental Health can help as many people as possible.
One Man & His Fridge Walk

Our founder Tom Judge will walk a staggering 1,457 miles along with a 45kg Fridge strapped to his back.

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Kilimanjaro

Tom will set off once again, this time walking up Kilimanjaro along with his fridge in tow.

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Ireland Walk

2027 takes Tom on his journey again, from Lands’ End to John O’Groats, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland.

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First Contact UK Mental Health CIC, founded by Thomas Judge (Director), is a Community Interest Company (Company Number: 15073399) registered at Unit 3 Medhurst House, Sotherby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 8BT.

The CIC is dedicated to addressing mental health challenges within the Teesside and Tees Valley communities. With the slogan "Illuminating Hope, Saving Lives", First Contact UK advocates for improved mental health services and provides vital support to individuals in need.
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