Crisis Support
Help & Support Contacts:
Befrienders Worldwide
Web: befrienders.org
This is the worldwide directory of emotional support helplines.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Tel (UK): 0800 58 58 58
Tel (London): 0808 802 58 58
Web: thecalmzone.net
CALM is a well-known support service that provides listening services, information, and support for men who may be at risk of committing suicide. This resource also includes a web chat.
Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)
Tel: 0800 132 737
Text: 81066
Web: callhelpline.org.uk
Provides information and support for those who may be experiencing a mental health problems in Wales.
Helping Survivors
Web for Trusted Sexual Violence Resources: helpingsurvivors.org/resources/
Web for Helping Survivors: helpingsurvivors.org
An advocacy centre called Helping Survivors, a proud partner of RAINN. Their mission is to assist anyone who has been victimized by sexual assault or abuse. Their website is a compilation of information around different instances of sexual violence. They offer resources to assist survivors and their families, and will continuously be adding more. What's important to them is providing resources and help for those that need.
Helplines Partnership
Web: helplines.org
This is a membership body for helplines in the UK. This resource includes a searchable directory of services in your area.
Mind Recovery Net
This service publishes information on recovery colleges. This resource also includes a searchable list of providers.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Web: nice.org.uk
NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines and education on best practice in healthcare.
NHS 111 (England)
Tel: 111
Web: 111.nhs.uk
Is the non-emergency medical helpline and advice-line for people in England.
NHS 111 Wales
Tel (Hywel Dda, Powys, Aneurin Bevan, Swansea Bay Health Boards, Brigend): 111
Tel (the rest of Wales): 0845 46 47
Web: 111.wales.nhs.uk
Is the non-emergency medical helpline and advice-line for people living in Wales.
NHS UK
Web: nhs.uk
Information about health-related issues and treatments. This resource includes details of local NHS services across England.
Nightline Association
Web: nightline.ac.uk
Contains a list of contact information for helplines and listening services in universities and colleges across the UK.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07786 209697 (text)
Web: papyrus-uk.org
Is a well-known organisation that provides confidential support for those under 35 years old, who may be at risk of suicide and those who are concerned about them.
Relay UK
Web: relayuk.bt.com
Relay UK provides a talk/type relay service for those who have difficulty hearing or being understood when speaking on the phone.
Rethink Mental Illness
Tel: 0300 5000 927
Web: rethink.org
Provides support and information for those affected by mental health issues. This resource includes local support group details.
Samaritans
Freephone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 90 90, Stirling FK8 2SA
Web: samaritans.org
is a well-known organisation that provides support on a variety of matters.
Sane
Web: sane.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information for those affected by mental health issues.
Stay Alive
Is an app with help and resources for those who feel suicidal or are supporting someone who is at risk of committing suicide.
Switchboard
Tel: 0300 330 0630
Web: switchboard.lgbt
Provides listening services, information, and support for LGBTQ+ people.
The Mix
Tel: 0808 808 4994
Text: 85258
Web: themix.org.uk
Provides support and advice for those under 25 years old. This resource includes access to a helpline, crisis messenger service, and webchat.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (UK. only).
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