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Emergency support & resources 

Sometimes you need emergency support and someone to talk to right now. Here are some website links you can click on, and phone numbers for various resources and organisations which may help.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Supporting alcoholics with recovery. Live chat is also available.


Andys Man Club

Men’s suicide prevention charity offering free face-to-face group support; just turn up.


BEAT

Support for people with eating disorders.

  • England 0808 801 0677
  • Scotland 0808 801 0432
  • Wales 0808 801 0433
  • Northern Ireland 0808 801 0434

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

  • 0800 58 58 58
  • Live chat also available

Combat Stress

Mental health support for veterans.


GALOP

The LGBT+ Anti-Violence Charity. Support for people experiencing abuse or hate crime.

Hourglass

Helpline for older people at risk of, experiencing or recovering from abuse.

  • 0808 808 8141

Karma Nirvana

Support for victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.

  • 0800 5999 247

London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard

A safe space to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. Live chat and email available.

  • 0800 0119 100

ManKind Initiative

Helping men escape domestic abuse.

  • Freephone 0808 800 1170 (won’t show on bills)
  • Or: 01823 334 244 (for those with inclusive minutes).

MIND

Information about bipolar, personality disorder, dissociation, anxiety, panic, paranoia, eating problems, psychosis, self-harm, OCD, postnatal depression, PTSD and more.


Muslim Youth Helpline

Faith- and culturally-sensitive support for young Muslim people.


NAPAC (National Association for People Abused in Childhood)

Supporting recovery from childhood abuse.

  • 0808 801 0331

Nightline

A listening service run by students, for students. Use the website to find your university Nightline.


No Panic

Support for people experiencing panic or anxiety.


Papyrus UK

Confidential support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

  • 0800 068 4141

Premier Lifeline

Confidential telephone helpline from a Christian perspective.

  • 0300 111 0101

Rape Crisis

Support for women and girls affected by sexual abuse and violence. Online chat available.

  • 0808 500 2222

Refuge

For women and children experiencing domestic violence.

  • 0800 2000 247

Respect (Men’s Advice Line)

Support for men being abused. Live chat available.

  • 0800 8010 327

Respect Phoneline

Confidential helpline and webchat for domestic abuse perpetrators.

  • 0808 802 4040

Samaritans

Emergency support for crisis or suicidal feelings.

  • 116 123

Safeline National Male Survivor Helpline

For men and boys affected by rape or sexual abuse.

  • 0808 800 5005
  • Text: 07860 065187
  • Live chat and email also available

Shelter

Urgent support around homelessness.

  • 0808 800 4444

Shout

24/7 text support.

  • Text 85258

Support for people who find phone calls difficult, who are non-verbal, D/deaf, or in unsafe situations.


StayAlive App

Suicide-prevention resource to help you stay safe in a crisis.


Staying Safe

Online help for people struggling with suicidal thoughts.


Survivors Trust

National helpline for people 16+ surviving rape or sexual abuse.

  • 0808 801 0818

Switchboard LGBTQIA+ Helpline

Support for LGBTQIA+ people, their friends and families. Live chat and email available.

  • 0800 0119 100

The Mix

Text support, support groups and therapy for under-25s.

  • Text THEMIX to 85258

The Silver Line

24/7 telephone support for older people.

  • 0800 470 8090

Victim Support

Support for victims of crime. Live chat available.

  • 0808 1689 111

Women’s Aid

Support for women experiencing domestic abuse.

  • 0808 2000 247