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Useful links

There are many organisations offering information and support online. I hope you find some of the links below useful. #

Emergency support

999 (U.K. emergency services) - For immediate assistance in life-threatening situations.
NHS 111 option 2 - (available 24/7) - For non-emergency mental health support.
Samaritans - 116 123 (available 24/7) https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ - Confidential support for anyone in emotional distress.
SHOUT - Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 (available 24/7 free text service) https://giveusashout.org/ - For anyone needing urgent mental health support.

Mental health support

ADHD UK - https://adhduk.co.uk/ - Information and support for those with ADHD.
Anxiety UK - 03444 775 774 (self-care info line available 24/7) https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ - Information and support for anxiety sufferers.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - 0800 58 58 58 (5p.m. to midnight every day) https://www.thecalmzone.net/suicide-prevention-helpline - Suicide prevention charity.
Heads Up Guys - https://headsupguys.org/ - Men's mental health resources.
Hub of Hope - https://hubofhope.co.uk/ - Directory of mental health services.
Mental Health Foundation - https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/get-help - Mental health information.
Mind - 0300 102 1234 support line (9a.m. to 6p.m. Mon. to Fri.) https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/ - Mental health support and information.
National Autistic Society - https://www.autism.org.uk/ - Information and advice; directory for autism-related services.
No Panic - 0300 772 9844 (10a.m. to 10p.m. every day) https://nopanic.org.uk/ - Self-help resources for those suffering with a panic condition.
OCD-UK - 01332 588112 (10a.m. to 12p.m. Mon. to Fri.) https://www.ocduk.org/ - Support for OCD sufferers.
Rethink Mental Illness - 0808 801 0525 (9:30a.m. to 4p.m. Mon. to Fri.) https://www.rethink.org/ - Advice and support for those experiencing mental illness.
Samaritans - 116 123 (available 24/7) https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/ - Confidential support for anyone in emotional distress.
SANEline - 0300 304 7000 (4p.m. to 10p.m. every day) https://www.sane.org.uk/ - Support for those affected by mental illness.
SHOUT - Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 (available 24/7 free text service) https://giveusashout.org/ - For anyone needing urgent mental health support.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (S.O.B.S.) - 0300 111 5065 (9a.m. to 7p.m. daily) https://uksobs.com/ - UK peer-led support for adults impacted by suicide loss.
Together All - https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ - Online community for mental health support.

Bereavement support

Aching Arms - 07464 508994 Text service run by bereaved parents https://www.achingarms.co.uk/ - Help and support following the loss of a baby during pregnancy, at birth or soon after. Request the gift of a free 'Aching Arms' bear.
At A Loss - https://www.ataloss.org/ - Visit the website to talk to a counsellor online or find local support for different types of bereavement (all types of loss, ages and location).
Bereavement Advice Centre - https://www.bereavementadvice.org/ - Support and advice on the practical matters that people need to deal with after a death.
Child Bereavement U.K. - 0800 02 888 40 (9a.m. to 4:30p.m. weekdays) https://www.childbereavementuk.org/ - Support for families when a child is grieving or a child dies.
Cruse Bereavement Support - 0808 808 1677 (Mon., Weds., Thurs., Fri. 9:30a.m. to 5p.m.; Tues. 1p.m. to 8p.m.) https://www.cruse.org.uk/ - Support and information for anyone dealing with grief.
Sands - 0808 164 3332 (available 10a.m. to 3p.m. Mon. to Fri., and 6p.m. to 9p.m. Tues., Weds., and Thurs.) https://www.sands.org.uk/support-you - Advice and support for anyone who has been affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby before, during or shortly after birth.
The Compassionate Friends - 0345 123 2304 (daily from 10a.m. to 4p.m., and 7p.m. to 10p.m.) https://www.tcf.org.uk/ - Support for bereaved parents and their families.
The Good Grief Trust - https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ - Directory of charities and national support services specialising in grief.

Caring support

Age U.K. - 0800 055 6112 (8a.m. to 7p.m. daily) https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ - Support and advice for older people, their families and carers.
Carers U.K. - 0808 808 7777 (9a.m. to 6p.m. weekdays) https://www.carersuk.org/ - Information, advice and support for unpaid carers.
The Carers' Trust - 0300 772 9600 (9a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays) https://carers.org/ - Advice and support for unpaid carers.

LGBTQ+ support

Across Rainbows - https://www.acrossrainbows.com/ - To help the LGBTQ+ community take back control of what it means to be you.
Gendered Intelligence - https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/ - a trans-led charity working across the UK to increase understandings of gender diversity.
Stonewall - https://www.stonewall.org.uk/ - Campaign group supporting LGBTQ+ people.
Switchboard - 0800 0119 100 (available daily 10a.m. to 10p.m.) https://switchboard.lgbt/ - National support helpline for LGBTQIA+ people.

General support

Befrienders Worldwide - https://befrienders.org/ - International network of help centres providing to those who are suicidal or in distress.
Citizens Advice Bureaux - England Adviceline 0800 144 8848; Wales Advicelink 0800 702 2020 (9a.m. to 5p.m. weekdays) https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ - General advice on rights, legal, housing and more.
Housing Rights (Northern Ireland) - 028 9024 5640 (available weekdays 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.) https://www.housingrights.org.uk/housing-advice - Support with housing issues and homelessness in Northern Ireland.
Money Helper - https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en - Free and impartial help with money. Brings together the support and services of three government-backed financial guidance providers: the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.
Refugee Council - https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/ - Advice and support for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Relate - https://www.relate.org.uk/ - Counselling support for partners and parents to help build better relationships.
Shelter (England) - 0808 800 4444 (available weekdays 8a.m. to 6p.m.) https://england.shelter.org.uk/ - Support with housing issues and homelessness in England.
Shelter (Scotland) - 0808 800 4444 (available weekdays 9a.m. to 5p.m.) https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/ - Support with housing issues and homelessness in Scotland.
Shelter (Wales) - 08000 495 495 (available weekdays 9a.m. to 4p.m.) https://sheltercymru.org.uk/ - Support with housing issues and homelessness in Wales.
Step Change - 0800 138 1111 (available weekdays 8a.m. to 8p.m.; Sat. 9a.m. to 2p.m.) https://www.stepchange.org/ - Free and non-judgemental debt advice and support.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (B.A.C.P.)

https://www.bacp.co.uk/ - 01455 883300 (Mon. - Fri. 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.)

The B.A.C.P. is a membership body for counsellors and psychotherapists, and is approved by The Professional Standards Authority. The B.A.C.P. can provide clients with a list of registered members, who have been checked to ensure they have an appropriate level of training and qualification, and are subject to a code of conduct on ethical practice. This link will help you to find a reputable counsellor. https://www.bacp.co.uk/search/Register

Support for children and young people

Childline - 0800 1111 (available 24/7) https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/ - Free, confidential support and information for children and young people up to age 19.
Hopelink UK (Papyrus) - 0800 068 41 41 (available 24/7) https://www.papyrus-uk.org/ - Suicide prevention helpline for young people.
Kooth - https://www.kooth.com/ - Community forum for support from young people and professionals.
Mermaids - 0808 801 0400 (Mon. to Fri. 1p.m. to 8:30p.m.) https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ - Support for trans, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
NSPCC - 0808 800 5000 (Mon. to Fri. 10a.m. - 4p.m.) https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ - Support for anyone concerned about a child.
Students Against Depression - https://www.studentsagainstdepression.org/ - Advice and information for students with depression.
The Mix - https://www.themix.org.uk/ - Advice and support for young people (under age 25) on a variety of issues, including mental health, housing, drugs, and money.
Winston's Wish - 08088 020 021 (8a.m. to 8p.m. weekdays) https://winstonswish.org/ - Support for grieving children and young people (under age 25).
Young Minds - https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ - Information and support for young people, parents and professionals.

Addiction

Al-Anon - 0800 008 6811 ( 10a.m. to 10p.m. daily) https://al-anonuk.org.uk/ - Support for family and friends of those affected by someone else's drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 917 7650 https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ - Support for alcoholics.
Dan - 0808 808 2234 (available 24/7) https://dan247.org.uk/ - Free and confidential bilingual helpline for anyone seeking alcohol and drug support in Wales.
Drinkaware - 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm) https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ - Advice and support for drinkers.
Narcotics Anonymous - 0300 999 1212 (available 10a.m. to midnight) https://ukna.org/ - Support to get clean and stay clean from drugs.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) - 0800 358 3456 https://nacoa.org.uk/ - Information and support for anyone affected by a parent's drinking.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD) - 0808 010 1011 (available 9a.m. to 11p.m. weekdays; call-back service at weekends) https://www.sfad.org.uk/ - Supports anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland.
Talk To Frank - 0300 123 6600 (available 24/7) https://www.talktofrank.com/ - Information and advice about recreational/illicit drugs use.
WithYou - 0808 801 0750 https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ - Advice and support with drugs, alcohol and mental health.

Eating disorders

Beat Eating Disorders (BEAT) - England 0808 801 0677; Wales 0808 801 0433; Scotland 0808 801 0432; Northern Ireland 0808 801 0434 (3p.m. to 8p.m. weekdays) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/- Information and support on different types of eating disorders.
Eating Disorders Support - 01494 793223 (available daily at different times) https://www.eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk/home - Support for those with an eating disorder and their families.
Overeaters Anonymous G.B. - https://www.oagb.org.uk/ - Community of people supporting each other to recover from food behaviours and compulsive eating.

Domestic violence and rape support

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0808 2000 247 (available 24/7) https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ - Information, advice and support for domestic abuse sufferers.
Rape Crisis (England and Wales) - N.B. Age 16+ - 0808 500 2222 (available 24/7) https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ - Support and advice (for all genders) for those affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.
Rape Crisis (Northern Ireland) - N.B. Age 18+ - 0800 0246 991 (available Mon. to Thurs. 6p.m. to 8p.m.) https://rapecrisisni.org.uk/ - Support and advice for anyone affected by sexual assault and rape.
Rape Crisis (Scotland) - N.B. Age 13+ - 08088 010302 (daily from 5p.m. to midnight) https://www.rapecrisisscotland.org.uk/ - Support and advice (for all genders) affected by sexual violence.
Respect - Men's Advice Line - 0808 8010 327 (available weekdays 10a.m. to 5p.m.) https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ - Support and advice for male victims of domestic abuse.
Surviving Economic Abuse - Financial Support Line 0808 1968 845 (available weekdays 9a.m. to 5p.m.) https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-help/ - Support and advice for women affected by financial abuse.
Survivors UK - Webchat or SMS text service - text 020 3322 1860 (available daily 12p.m. to 8p.m.) https://www.survivorsuk.org/ - Support for men, boys and non-binary individuals affected by sexual violence or abuse.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) - 0808 801 0331 (Mon. to Thurs. 10a.m. to 9p.m.; Fri. 10a.m. to 6p.m.) https://napac.org.uk/ - Support for adult survivors of childhood abuse.
The Survivor's Trust -0808 801 0818 (available daily, times vary - see website for details) https://thesurvivorstrust.org/ - National umbrella agency for specialist sexual violence, rape and childhood sexual abuse services.
Victim's Support - 0808 1689 111; webchat available 24/7 https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ - Independent charity providing information and support to anyone affected by crime.
Women's Aid (England) - Webchat https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ - National charity providing advice and support for women affected by domestic abuse.

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