We are not a crisis service. If you find yourself in a crisis or life-threatening condition please call 999 or 111 option 2 for assistance.
Offers non-judgemental and compassionate emotional support, their services are confidential to anyone who is affected by mental illness, as well as carers and families. They offer a range of services accessible via the website. The helpline is open 365 days a year and between 4pm – 10pm.
Call: 0300 304 7000
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The number is free to call.
Call: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
We’re here to help you with whatever you want to talk about. Nothing is off limits, and we understand how anxious you might feel before you pick up the phone.
Call: 0300 330 0630
Website: www.switchboard.lgbt
Provides expert advice and information to people with mental health problems and those who care for them, as well as giving help to health professionals, employers and staff. Rethink also runs Rethink services and groups across England. Helpline is open Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm but excludes bank holidays.
Call: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/advice-and-information-service/
Is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. This free, confidential mental health support service is run by a charity called Mental Health Innovations.
Text: 85258
Works to prevent male suicide and offers support services for any man who is struggling or in crisis. CALM’s helpline 0800 58 58 58 and webchat are for men in the UK who need to talk or find information and support. The services are open 5pm–midnight daily and are free, anonymous and confidential. For access or to find more information visit thecalmzone.net
Call: 0800 58 58 58
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
A charity that supports all types of bereavement, they have a range of services including a 6-week bereavement support with a bereavement volunteer who undergoes a strict training programme to ensure you receive the best care and all this is free when you use their helpline. There maybe a wait list for the 6-week support.
Call: 0808 808 1677
Website: www.cruse.org.uk
The death of a child is unimaginable unless it’s something you’ve been through yourself. That’s why our helpline is operated by a dedicated team of volunteers who are all bereaved parents. If you’re a parent who has lost a child of any age, under any circumstances, and however recently or long ago, we’re here to help.
Call: 0800 282 986
Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-help group that supports abstinence from alcohol by following a 12-step recovery treatment program.
Call:0800 9177 650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Drug and alcohol addiction helpline for people in.
Call:0808 808 2234
Text: 81066
Website: www.dan247.org.uk
Offer a wide range support available to help with your addiction, from calls to WhatsApp, Facebook messages and more. Please visit their website for more details.
Call: 0808 8020 133
Website: www.gamcare.org.uk