This helpline page has been designed so that it is plain and does not draw attention to it. You can access it from clicking any "FOOTPRINT" throughout this website. You can all click on the link at the side of each helpline and it will open up their website. In the event of immediate danger please call 999
Calling the National Domestic Violence Helpline The 24hr freephone National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge) is available on 0808 2000 247 hours a day, 7 days a week. The helpline is answered by fully trained female support workers and volunteers, who will answer your call in confidence.
The Samaritans offer a 24hrs confidential help and support for any mental health issue. They can be contacted by phone, text or online chat.
If you need confidential support with any mental health issues. Please call our Infoline on 0300 123 3393
Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
If you need urgent help text YM to 85258.
All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus
If you want to know more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, visit our Find Help guides.
Find Help
cgl - Change Grow Live
www.changegrowlive.org
Offer a range of services including Drugs service which supports adults and young people to understand the risks their drug use pose to their health and wellbeing, and support them to reduce or stop their use safely.
Frank:
0300 123 6600
www.talktofrank.com
Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse. Advice and information for drug misusers, their families, friends, carers. (Formerly known as the National Drugs Helpline).
Families Anonymous: Tel 020 7498 4680
www.famanon.org.uk
Telephone and other support services for families and friends of drug users. 50 groups throughout the UK offering help and support to members based on the 12 step programme.
UK Narcotics Anonymous : 0300 999 1212, www.ukna.org - Helpline and regular self help meetings for addicts who have a desire to stop using and who wish to support each other in remaining drug free.
Release:
020 7324 2989
www.release.org.uk
Helpline and support for drug users, families, friends. Advice on drug related subjects including health, welfare and legal issues. Referrals to lawyers and local drug services.
Re-Solv Enquiries:
Helpline: 01785 810762
www.re-solv.org
Helpline providing information and support for people concerned about solvent or volatile substance abuse problems.
Salvation Army: 020 7367 4500
www.salvationarmy.org.uk
Runs homes for the treatment of alcoholics and drug addicts.
Recovery Focus
020 7697 3300
http://www.recoveryfocus.org.uk/
Recovery Focus is a national group of charities, who are all highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the affects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence across the country.
Marie Stopes International:
24 hour advice line 0345 300 8090
www.mariestopes.org.uk
Help and advice on contraception, termination of pregnancy, female sterilization and vasectomy. Charges are made for all services.
Brook Young People’s Information Service:
www.brook.org.uk
Information, support and signposting service for young people under 25 on sexual health, contraception, pregnancy and abortion.
Action on Addiction:
0300 330 0659
www.actiononaddiction.org.uk
Range of abstinence based treatment services for people with severe dependency on alcohol and drugs. Residential care, day treatment, outpatient counselling and community services.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
0800 9177 650
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Over 3,300 groups in the UK. Help drinkers to stay sober and to help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Fellowship of men and women share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism
National Association for Children of Alcoholics:
0800 358 3456
www.nacoa.org.uk
Helpline offering information, advice and support to children of alcoholics and people concerned about their welfare
Phoenix Futures:
Central Office 020 7234 9740
Scotland 0141 332 0121
www.phoenix-futures.org.uk
Charity and housing association which has been helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more than 40 years. Residential, prison, community and specialist services run across England and Scotland.
asbhelp.co.uk
ASB Help provides information, advice and signposting to appropriate agencies. Are you suffering with noisy neighbours? Are people making your life a nightmare thanks to their behaviour? Are you unsure where to turn? Or have you reported it and no-one seems to be listening?
Family Action:
0808 802 6666
www.family-action.org.uk
Assists families and individuals overcome the effects of poverty in tangible ways, providing practical, emotional and financial support. Running family and children's centres, community mental health residential and day care, Educational Grants Advisory Service.
Family Lives:
0808 800 2222
www.familylives.org.uk
24 hour helpline for anyone involved in caring for children including stepfamilies. Offers listening, support, information and guidance on all issues of concern. Parenting classes and workshops for parents to share ideas and learn new skills.
Home-start:
www.home-start.org.uk
Home-start runs schemes around the country providing support, friendship and practical help to families with children under five in their own homes.
Anxiety UK (formerly the National Phobics Society):
03444 775 774
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Support and help with anxiety conditions and phobias including panic attacks, ocds, body dysmorphic disorder, social phobia. Information, factsheets, tapes, self help guides. Extra services for members include therapy services at reduced rates, helpline, member contact list, discounts on products, chatroom.
Anorexia & Bulimia Care (ABC)
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
03000 11 12 13 (Option 1 SupportLine, Option 2 family and friends)
ABC is a national UK eating disorders organisation with over 25 years experience. Ongoing care emotional support and practical guidance to anyone affected by eating disorders.
'PostScript 360'
0117 9663629
https://postscript360.org.uk/
info@postscript360.org.uk
PostScript 360 is committed to supporting individuals to reduce the harm caused by prescribed drugs associated with dependence and withdrawal through a wrap-around service of one to one therapy, group therapy and a telephone support service.
They train health professions, promote awareness and prevention, as well as support people through advocacy.
Their Telephone Support /Advisors Are Here to Help You.
If you need help to withdraw or taper from Benzodiazepines and other similar drugs safely. PostScript 360 are at the end of the telephone to provide practical advice, tapering schedules, reassurance and support.. Sign up, they will listen and support you through your journey.