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Supporting Organisations

Immediate risk

  • Emergency (immediate danger): 999

  • NHS (urgent health advice): 111


Mental health support

  • NHS talking therapies (IAPT): Self-refer for anxiety/depression support via your local NHS Talking Therapies service (search “NHS talking therapies” + your area).

  • Samaritans (24/7): Call 116 123 (free) or email jo@samaritans.org

  • Mind: Mental health information, local services, helplines and advocacy: mind.org.uk

  • Shout (24/7 text support): Text SHOUT to 85258

  • Rethink Mental Illness: Advice and information for people living with mental illness: rethink.org


Money, debt, benefits, housing

  • Citizens Advice: Benefits, debt, housing, employment rights: citizensadvice.org.uk

  • StepChange Debt Charity: Debt advice and debt management: stepchange.org

  • National Debtline: Free debt advice: nationaldebtline.org

  • Turn2us: Benefits calculator + grants search: turn2us.org.uk

  • Shelter: Housing advice and homelessness support: shelter.org.uk


Safeguarding and staying safe at home
Domestic abuse / coercive control (support for anyone)

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247 (24/7)

  • Women’s Aid: Information + local service finder + survivor resources: womensaid.org.uk

  • Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 (for men experiencing domestic abuse)

  • Galop: Support for LGBTQ+ people experiencing domestic abuse/violence: galop.org.uk

  • Respect (perpetrator help): If someone is worried about their behaviour and wants to change: respect.uk.net


Stalking and harassment

  • Suzy Lamplugh Trust / National Stalking Helpline: stalkinghelpline.org

  • If someone can’t speak safely

  • Many domestic abuse services have webchat, and the NHS/Police also have online options in some areas.

  • Ask for ANI scheme (many pharmacies): ask for “ANI” to discreetly request help.

Loneliness, isolation, and community support

  • Campaign to End Loneliness: Resources and signposting: campaigntoendloneliness.org

  • Age UK: Community support, befriending, local groups (especially useful for 50+): ageuk.org.uk

  • Meetup: Local interest groups/events (helps rebuild routine and social contact): meetup.com

  • Hub of Hope (by Chasing the Stigma): Search nearby support services by postcode: hubofhope.co.uk

 
Employment support and workplace rights

  • ACAS: Workplace rights, disputes, dismissal, pay: acas.org.uk

  • National Careers Service: Career guidance, training routes, CV support: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

  • Scope (Disability Employment Support): Work advice and support: scope.org.uk

  • Access to Work (DWP): Support for adjustments, mental health support at work: gov.uk/access-to-work


Health, alcohol, and substance support

  • NHS (local services): via NHS.uk

  • Frank (drugs): talktofrank.com

  • Alcohol Change UK: alcoholchange.org.uk

  • Narcotics Anonymous UK: ukna.org


Family, relationships, and parenting support

  • Relate: Relationship counselling/support: relate.org.uk

  • Gingerbread: Support for single parents: gingerbread.org.uk

  • Family Lives: Parenting and family support helpline: familylives.org.uk

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