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Samaritans
Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone.
Tourettes Action
Tourettes Action is a support and research charity working to improve the lives of people living with Tourette Syndrome.
Trichotillomania Support
We only work with highly qualified UK psychologists who have themselves stopped hair pulling.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.
NAPAC
National Association for People Abused in Childhood — offers support to adult survivors of childhood abuse (18+). Offers 30 minutes of listening support; cannot offer ongoing support.
Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse (including forced marriages, tech abuse, and modern slavery). Women only.
Rape Crisis
Support after rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, or any form of sexual violence for women and men. Working to end sexual violence and abuse.
Respect Men’s Advice Line
Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse in any relationship. Men only.
Survivors UK
Help and support for sexually abused men as well as their friends and family (ages 13–18 and adults 18+). Chat is the most available support, 12pm–8pm every day.
Hourglass
Confidential information and support for older people (over 60), or anyone concerned about an older person at risk of, experiencing, or recovering from abuse or neglect. Helpline 24/7.
Karma Nirvana
Working to end honour-based abuse in the UK.
Revenge Porn Helpline
Support for people 18 and over experiencing intimate image abuse (revenge porn). Advice and support. Helpline Mon–Fri 10am–4pm except bank holidays.
Muslim Women’s Network UK
Works to improve social justice and equality for Muslim women and girls — support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Mon–Fri 10am–4pm.
Respect Phoneline
Confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.
Stop it now! UK
Run by The Lucy Faithfull Foundation — preventing child sexual abuse. Helpline for adult perpetrators or concerns about other adults, plus support for family members.
Dan 24/7
Support with drug and alcohol problems in Wales. Available in Welsh and English, 24 hours.
Drinkaware
National helpline for anyone concerned about their or others’ alcohol consumption.
Drugs and Alcohol NI
Online directory for drug and alcohol services in Northern Ireland (does not provide direct support).
GamCare
Information, advice, support and free counselling for problem gambling.
Know the Score
Free confidential information about drugs (Scotland).
Relate (porn addiction)
Support for those suffering with porn addiction.
Addiction Family Support
Support for the challenges caused by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.
Migrant Help UK
Resource and support for people seeking asylum or who are refugees. Information and support around modern slavery and trafficking available online.
Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline
Run by Unseen — information, advice, and guidance. 8am–9pm, 365 days a year.
National Autistic Society
Support for autistic people and their families. Not a crisis service; preferred contact by webform or email.
England: nas@nas.org.uk; Wales: wales@nas.org.uk; N Ireland: northern.ireland@nas.org.uk; Scotland: generalenquiries.scotland@nas.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Impartial advice on rights and responsibilities across the UK. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.
ACAS
Advice on employment rights for employers and employees in Great Britain.
Child Bereavement UK
Support for a child facing bereavement, or for families when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Offers support for bereaved people. Local services may have waiting lists.
SOBS
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide — resources for those bereaved by suicide. Mon–Fri 9am–7pm.
Sue Ryder
Support for those approaching the end of life or living with grief. Support groups in-person or online.
Facing the Future
A Samaritans service providing safe online support groups for people bereaved by suicide.
Marie Curie
Support for those dying from terminal illness and a bereavement service for those caring for someone with a terminal illness. Email response within 48 hours.
National Bullying Helpline
Support for people facing bullying at school, workplace, or online.
Carers UK
Support, advice, and information for unpaid carers for family or friends.
Childline
Free help and support for children and young people (18 and under).
NSPCC
Free help, advice and support if worried about a child or unsure. Helping adults protect children.
The Mix
Free help and support for under-25s.
Kooth
Online digital mental health and wellbeing support for ages 11–24.
StepChange Debt Charity
Comprehensive debt advice.
Money Helper
Support for those struggling with finances, including benefits, pensions, online calculators and budget planners.
Mental Health and Money Advice
An online advice service for those with mental health needs and financial issues.
The Trussell Trust
Supports a nationwide network of food banks providing emergency food and support to people facing hardship. Can help someone find their local food bank.
Scope
Disability equality charity offering practical information and emotional support.
Enable
Championing the human rights of all people with disability or learning disability in Scotland. Advice and information.
Mencap
Information, advice, and support for everyone with a learning disability.
helpline@mencap.org.uk; NI: helpline.ni@mencap.org.uk; Wales: helpline.wales@mencap.org.ukBeat
Support and information relating to eating disorders. Mon–Fri 3pm–8pm.
help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk; scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk; waleshelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk; nihelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Shout
Support for anyone in crisis and struggling to cope. Free 24/7 text service.
Nacro
Support for people who have struggled with growing up in care, facing homelessness, failed by the education system, or caught up in the justice system.
NHS 111
Health advice, information, and referral (UK, but not NI). Free from landlines and mobiles. For mental health crisis support select option 2.
The Sleep Charity
Information and support for everyone to get a better night's sleep.
Shelter
Advice and information on housing and homelessness.
Aware NI
Confidential service for people in Northern Ireland who are experiencing depression.
NHS Talking Therapies
For anxiety and depression. Available in England; need to be registered with a GP. Can apply online.
BACP
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy — online directory to locate a professional counsellor (usually charged).
SAMH
Scottish Association for Mental Health — information and signposting to local services. Not a listening service or suitable for people in crisis. Mon–Fri 10am–4pm excluding Scottish bank holidays.
ANDYSMANCLUB
Support groups for men in crisis or distress to talk about their mental health. Meet in person 7pm on Mondays, except bank holidays.
Pandas Foundation
Perinatal mental health support for parents before and after pregnancy up to a child’s first birthday. Bookable call-back slots online.
CALL
Mental health helpline for people in Wales. Emotional support and information — bilingual. Available 24 hours every day.
Step by Step
A Samaritans service providing practical support to help schools prepare for and recover from a suspected or attempted suicide.
Hub of Hope
UK mental health support database run by Chasing the Stigma. Find local support by entering an address or postcode; national charities/services are also listed.
Royal British Legion
Support for serving and ex-serving personnel from Army, Navy, or Air Force and their families. 8am–8pm, 7 days a week.
Combat Stress
Specialist treatment and support for veterans focusing on complex mental health issues related to military service.
Missing People
A lifeline for those affected by someone's disappearance, or support for someone thinking of going missing.
Age UK
Support for older people across the UK (Age UK, Age Cymru, Age Scotland, Age NI).
The Silver Line
Information, friendship, and advice to older people aged 55 and over. 24 hours. Cannot offer crisis support.
Report Harmful Content
Advice on how to report if you have experienced or witnessed harm online.
Tommy's
Support for those affected by miscarriage, still birth, premature birth, or baby loss. Support when pregnant also. Offers the Midwives Helpline.
Prisoners' Families Helpline
Support and advice for families in England and Wales who have a loved one in contact with the criminal justice system.
Families Outside
Support for families in Scotland affected by imprisonment.
Niacro
Support and advice in Northern Ireland for those who have offended or who are at risk of offending and their families.
BAATN
Black, African, and Asian Therapy Network — online directory of Black, African, and Asian therapists in the UK.
Relate
Counselling and workshops on relationships and family issues. Costs may apply.
Relationships Scotland
Counselling, family mediation, and child contact centres. There may be a cost for some services.
Family Action
Emotional and practical support around family pressures (England & Wales). Cannot offer mental health crisis support. Closed bank holidays.
Home-Start
Local family practical support to help families with young children. Local centres (204 across the UK) can be searched online.
MATCHmothers
Support and information for mothers who are apart from their children for any reason. 9.30am–1pm and 7pm–9.30pm.
Alumina
Free online 7-week self-harm support course for 10–17 year olds. Not a crisis service. Previously selfharm.co.uk.
Calm Harm
Self-harm support app for young people aged 13–17, available without internet access. Coping strategies to manage or resist the urge to self-harm.
Stay Alive
Free suicide prevention self-help app (replacing the Samaritans self-help app).
Switchboard LGBT+
Free support and information to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and non-binary communities.
MindOut LGBTQ
Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ people. Support groups, online chat, and befriending services.
Gendered Intelligence
Support and services for trans, non-binary, and gender questioning people.
Victim Support
Help for victims of crime, witnesses and their families and friends.
Frazzled Café
Online group meetings for those who may be lonely and struggling with mild anxiety or mild low mood. Not an in-crisis support service.
Samaritans Welsh Language Line
Samaritans volunteers offering emotional support in Welsh by phone.
Befrienders Worldwide
Suicide prevention support for people who may not be in the UK or who may not speak English or Welsh as their first language.
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