Other organisations who can offer you support and advice.
If you are in an emergency situation, please call 999.
HOPELINE247 for Suicidal thoughts – phone 0300 102 2470 (Available 24 hrs/day, every day) https://www.papyrus-uk.org/help-me/hopeline-24-7
For urgent support in a crisis: https://hubofhope.co.uk/need-help-now
Victim Support: Crime and traumatic events
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ phone: 0808 168 9111 (Available 24 hrs/day, every day)
Switchboard: National LGBTQIA+ support line
https://switchboard.lgbt/
Mental health support:
Samaritans: If you need someone to talk to
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ Phone: 116 123 (Available 24 hrs/day, every day)
Mind: For mental health and wellbeing support
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/ Phone: 0300 102 1234 (Available 9am- 6pm, Monday to Friday)
SHOUT: If you want to talk to someone but you can't call on the phone
https://giveusashout.org/ Text SHOUT to 85258
Domestic abuse and violence:
Refuge National Domestic Abuse helpline: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk Phone: 08082000247 (Available 24 hrs/day, every day)
Men’s Domestic Abuse Advice line: www.mensadviceline.org.uk Phone: 0808 8010327 (Monday – Friday 10am – 8pm)
Galop National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse helpline: https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline Webchat or phone: 0800 999 5428 (Monday – Friday 9.15am – 4.30pm)
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line phone: 0808 500 2222 (Available 24 hrs/day, every day)
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/
Southall Black Sisters provide free advice, support and advocacy to support women and girls to live free from violence and abuse. https://southallblacksisters.org.uk/ Phone 020 8571 0800.
Karma Nirvana is a specialist service supporting people who have experienced forced marriage and honour-based abuse. https://karmanirvana.org.uk/ Phone 0800 5999 247.
NAPAC supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse, offering a free and confidential helpline. https://napac.org.uk/ Phone 0808 801 0331.
Families and young people:
Childline: If you're under 18
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/ Webchat or phone: 0800 1111 (Available 24 hrs/day, every day)
The Mix: If you're under 25
https://www.themix.org.uk/
Mind also have a comprehensive list of different support networks available for young people: https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/
Young Minds Parent Helpline: For parents concerned about young people
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/ phone: 0808 802 5544
Family Action: If you’re feeling worried about any aspect of your family life, you can access free emotional support, information and guidance on relationships, conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries and more.
https://family-action.org.uk/get-support/familyline/ phone: 0808 802 6666 (Available 9am-7pm, Monday-Friday)
Alcohol, drugs and gambling:
WithYou: Free and confidential support to adults and young people experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol or their mental health. An online webchat service is available seven days a week. https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
FRANK: A confidential service to anyone wanting information or advice on drugs and alcohol. https://www.talktofrank.com/ phone: 0300 123 6600 (Available 24 hrs/day, every day)
The National Gambling Helpline: Offers confidential support, advice and free counselling to people concerned about their gambling, or the gambling of friends or family. https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/ Phone 0808 8020 133.
Debt, money and housing:
MoneyHelper: This service brings together the support from The Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise. https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en Phone 0800 138 7777.
National Debtline: Offers free, impartial, debt advice. Phone 0808 808 4000.
Shelter: Helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness, via their website, helpline and face to face services. https://www.shelter.org.uk/
Citizens Advice: For practical answers to your questions
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/ phone: 0800 144 8848 (Available 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)