I Need Help Urgently

If you are in an emergency situation – if you or others are in danger – please call 999.

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If you feel you need some support right now, try these links and numbers.

Alcoholics Anonymous     0800 917 7650.  Supporting alcoholics with recovery.

BEAT Eating Disorders     Helpline 0808 801 0677     StudentLine 0808 801 0811          YouthLine 0808 801 0711.  Support for people with eating disorders.

Beaumont Society     01582 412220.  Information for support of the transgender community.

CALM 0800 58 58 58.    Online and phone support for men struggling with life, evenings 5pm to midnight

ChildLine     0800 1111.   Online and phone support for young people.

Combat Stress  0800 138 1619.  For active service personnel and veterans coping with trauma, PTSD, anxiety or depression.

Galop 0800 999 5428.  Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.

MenCasa  Support for male victims of domestic abuse, domestic violence and false accusation.

MIND     0300 123 3393.   Information about different difficulties, i.e. bipolar, personality disorder, dissociation, anxiety, panic, paranoia, eating problems, psychosis, self-harm, OCD, post-natal depression, PTSD etc

Muslim Youth Helpline 0808 808 2008.  Help and confidential support for young Muslim people.

NAPAC (National Association People Abused in Childhood)     0808 8010 331.         Supporting people who have experienced abuse in childhood.

NHS Direct     111.  If you have an urgent medical problem and don’t know what to do.

No Panic     Helpline 0300 772 9844          Youth Helpline 0330 606 1174.    Support for people experiencing panic or anxiety.

Papyrus; Prevention of Young Suicide.     0800 068 4141    Support for young people with suicidal feelings.

Rape Crisis for Female Survivors     0808 802 9999.  Support if you have experienced rape or sexual assault.

Refuge     0808 2000 247.  For women and children experiencing domestic violence.

SafeLine      Male Survivors 0808 800 5005. Supports men and boys who have experienced abuse.

Samaritans     116 123.  Support if you feel you are in a crisis.

SaneLine     07984 967 708 (voicemail service – leave your first name and a contact number). For men who have experienced sexual violence.

Shelter     0808 800 4444.   For people in need of urgent support around homelessness.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline  0300 330 0630.  A safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.

Women’s Aid.     Live chat. For women and children experiencing domestic violence.

If you are in an emergency situation – if you or others are in danger – please call 999.