Dance Sport Trust
Wellbeing Signposting Hub
This space has been created to offer calm, trustworthy guidance for anyone in the Dance Sport community who may be looking for support.
Here you will find a small collection of carefully chosen organisations that can help with emotional wellbeing, mental health concerns, or simply understanding what support might look like.
The Dance Sport Trust currently supports dancers, families, and professionals across the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland - as well as the Republic of Ireland. As the Trust grows, we hope to extend this guidance to other regions in time.
Our intention at this early stage is to make it easier for you to find the right support quickly and without added stress. If you are seeking information, reassurance, or a starting point on your wellbeing journey, we hope this page gives you a place to begin
Wellness Resources
Each website below offers something a little different.
Some provide helplines or professional services, others offer self-help tools, and many include gentle, practical information for anyone feeling unsure of where to begin.
While these resources are not specific to dance sport, they are widely used across the performing arts and offer reliable, compassionate guidance.
We have also included general mental health organisations that support people throughout the UK and Ireland.
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Crisis Support – Urgent Help
Emergency & Urgent Mental Health Guidance - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999.
In Ireland, you can also call 112.
If you feel overwhelmed, unsafe, or unsure where to turn, urgent mental health help is available.
Guidance for both the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland including NHS 111, HSE Mental Health Services, Pieta, and Samaritans can be found on our dedicated Crisis Support page.
A Note on Guidance
The information on this site is offered for general information, guidance and signposting within the Dance Sport community.
It is not a substitute for professional, medical, psychological or emergency support. If you are worried about your own wellbeing, your mental health, or someone else’s safety, please contact a qualified professional or an appropriate support service.
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Supporting The Work Of Dance Sport Trust
The resources provided by the Dance Sport Trust are developed independently and made available to the community to support healthy participation in Dance Sport.
If you would like to support the continued development of these resources, you can do so through a voluntary donation.