Someone to talk to

Find information about counselling, advice and therapy services for employees, including Able Futures, our employee assistance programme), and mental health first aiders.

Able Futures

Who this is for

Able Futures is for employees, their partners and family members, whose circumstances or mental health may affect their work performance or wellbeing. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression or stress, or worries about debt, disrupted sleep, relationship problems or other challenges.  

What the service offers

Able Futures is a non-emergency mental health support service funded by the Department for Work and Pensions. It offers up to 9 months of support, depending on your situation.

A mental health professional will speak with you about anything on your mind. The support will focus on understanding how your mental health affects you at work, and building new coping strategies, behaviours and resilience.

There is more information on the Able Futures website.

When the service is available

The service is available by telephone from 8am to 10.30pm, Monday to Friday. There is no waiting list.

Where the service takes place

You can get support over the phone, video calls and by email.

How to access this service

Telephone: 0800 321 3137 (freephone)

Website: www.able-futures.co.uk/contact-us

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