Support Resources
Mental Health & Crisis Support
π Samaritans β 116 123 (24/7, free & confidential)
π www.samaritans.org
For anyone in distress or needing someone to talk to.
π SHOUT β Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7)
π www.giveusashout.org
Free, confidential text-based support for anyone struggling to cope.
π NHS Mental Health Crisis Line β call 111, select the mental health option (24/7)
π www.nhs.uk
Connects you to your local NHS crisis team for urgent mental health support.
π Mind β 0300 102 1234 (MonβFri, 9amβ6pm)
π www.mind.org.uk
Information and support for people experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health problems.
π HOPELINE247 (Papyrus) β 0800 068 4141, or text 88247 (24/7)
π www.papyrus-uk.org
Support for anyone under 35 experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned about a young person.
π CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) β 0800 58 58 58 (5pmβmidnight, daily)
π www.thecalmzone.net
Support for anyone feeling down or in crisis.
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Addiction & Recovery Support
π FRANK β 0300 123 6600, or text 82111 (24/7)
π www.talktofrank.com
Free, confidential advice on drugs and substance use.
π Drinkline β 0300 123 1110 (MonβFri 9amβ8pm, weekends 11amβ4pm)
π www.nhs.uk
Free, confidential advice for anyone worried about their own or someone else's drinking.
π Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) β 0800 9177 650
π www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Support for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction; find local meetings nationwide.
π Narcotics Anonymous (UK) β 0300 999 1212
π www.ukna.org
Support groups for people recovering from drug addiction.
π We Are With You
π www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Free, confidential support for drugs, alcohol and mental health, with online webchat and local services.
π GamCare (National Gambling Helpline) β 0808 8020 133 (24/7)
π www.gamcare.org.uk
Help for people struggling with gambling.
Homelessness Support
π Shelter β 0808 800 4444 (365 days a year)
π www.shelter.org.uk
Free, confidential housing advice for anyone facing homelessness or eviction.
π Crisis
π www.crisis.org.uk
Support, advice and services for people experiencing homelessness.
π StreetLink β 0300 500 0914
π www.streetlink.org.uk
Connects people sleeping rough with local support services.
π Centrepoint Helpline β 0808 800 0661
π www.centrepoint.org.uk
Housing and homelessness support for young people (16β25).
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Support
π National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) β 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
π www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
π Men's Advice Line (Respect) β 0808 801 0327
π www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
π Respect Phoneline β 0808 802 4040
π www.respectphoneline.org.uk
For anyone worried they may be harming their partner or family.
π Rape Crisis England & Wales β 0808 500 2222 (24/7)
π www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Support for survivors of sexual violence; helps you find your local centre.
π NAPAC β 0808 801 0331
π www.napac.org.uk
Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse.
LGBTQ+ Support
π Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Helpline β 0800 0119 100 (daily, 10amβ10pm)
π www.switchboard.lgbt
Support for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
π LGBT Foundation β 0345 3 30 30 30 (MonβFri, 9amβ9pm)
π www.lgbt.foundation
Advice, support and information for LGBTQ+ people.
π Mermaids β 0808 801 0400
π www.mermaidsuk.org.uk
Support for transgender and gender-diverse young people and their families.t
General Support Services
π Citizens Advice β 0800 144 8848 (England) / 0800 702 2020 (Wales)
π www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Information on benefits, housing, debt, employment and rights.
π National Debtline β 0808 808 4000
π www.nationaldebtline.org
Free, confidential debt and money advice.
π StepChange Debt Charity β 0800 138 1111
π www.stepchange.org
Free debt advice and managed repayment plans.
π The Silver Line (Age UK) β 0800 4 70 80 90 (24/7)
π www.ageuk.org.uk
Friendship and support for older people experiencing loneliness.
π Men's Sheds Association β 0300 772 9626
π www.menssheds.org.uk
A network of community groups providing men with social and practical activities to combat isolation.