Helplines
MENTAL HEALTH
Samaritans: helpline 116 123
CALM: helpline 0800 58 58 58
Childline (age 19 and under): helpline 0800 1111
The Mix: 1-2-1 online chat and helpline 0808 808 4994
Mind: Infoline 0300 123 3393
B-eat (Beat Eating Disorders): Youthline 0808 801 0711/Studentline: 0808 801 0811
National Centre for Eating Disorders: helpline 0845 838 2040
Music Minds Matter: 24/7 helpline 0808 802 8008
The National Autistic Society: 0808 800 4104
SEED: eating disorder support service 24/7 advice line 01482 718 130
PHYSICAL AND DOMESTIC ABUSE
Childline (age 19 and under): helpline 0800 1111
Refuge & Women's Aid: 24-hour National Domestic Violence helpline 0808 2000 247, digital support via live chat Monday-Friday 3-10pm via www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Galop: National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
Victim Support: free supportline 0808 168 9111 and information
RASAC (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre): national helpline 0808 802 9999
Rape Crisis: find your nearest support centre
NHS: information on rape and sexual assault
Helplines associated with Domestic Violence & Me: Mia's StoryNorthamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service: Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS) has been supporting families impacted by domestic abuse for over 40 years. They run seven refuges and provide an advice line, outreach support and work with children who have witnessed abuse. To find out more about what they do or how you could support them, please visit www.ndas.co/
Splitz Support Services: Splitz provides support services to adults and young people experiencing the trauma of domestic abuse and sexual violence. They also counsel perpetrators of domestic abuse to help bring about behavioral change. Splitz delivers services across south-west England. If you need help, call the Splitz helpline: 01225 775276.
Bristol University: REPROVIDE is a research study examining the effectiveness of a domestic violence perpetrator program for men. As part of the research, our partner organizations are delivering a 23-week group program (with additional 1-1 support) for men who wish to change their behavior in intimate relationships.
Women's Aid: If you are worried that your partner, or that of a friend or family member, is controlling and abusive, go to www.womensaid.org.uk for support and information, including Live Chat, the Survivors' Forum, The Survivor's Handbook and the Domestic Abuse Directory. Live Chat is open from 10am – 6pm seven days a week for confidential expert support from specialist support workers.
CHILD ABUSE
NSPCC: helpline 0808 800 5000
Childline (age 19 and under): helpline 0800 1111
Papyrus: HOPElineUK 0800 068 41 41
SEXUAL HEALTH AND PREGNANCY
National Sexual Health helpline (ages 13-19): 0300 123 7123
Worth Talking About, NHS (for under-19s): 0300 123 2930
Brook: Ask Brook 24/7
NHS: sexual health information
Marie Stopes UK: 24-hour advice line 03453008090
BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service): information
Gingerbread: Single Parent Helpline 0808 802 0925
LGBTQ+
LGBT switchboard 0300 330 0630
LGBT Foundation 0345 3 30 30 30
LGBT Youth Scotland 07786 202 370
National Trans 24 helpline 08443583204 / 07527524034
Mermaids: helpline 0844 334 0550 (mostly for young trans people)
The Beaumont Society: helpline 07000 287 878
Gendered Intelligence: infoline pointing to services 0207 832 5848
The Mix: 1-2-1 online chat/helpline 0808 808 499
Terrence Higgins Trust 0808 802 1221 www.tht.org.uk
LGBT Foundation Women's Programme: information
MidlineTrans+: information
Stonewall: information
FFLAG: information
Mind Out: information
Black Girl Dangerous: information
ANTI-BULLYING
The National Bullying Helpline: 08452255787 and information
Childline (age 19 and under): helpline 0800 1111
Ditch The Label: information
Bully Busters: helpline 0800 169 6928 and information
Bullying UK: helpline 0808 800 2222 and information
The Mix: 1-2-1 online chat/helpline 0808 808 499
RACISM
Childline (age 19 and under): helpline 0800 1111 and information
Victim Support: free supportline 0808 168 9111 and information
Bullying UK: helpline 0808 800 2222 and information
The National Bullying Helpline: 08452255787
Citizens Advice: information
Stop Hate UK: helpline 0800 138 1625
Runaway helpline: 116 000 (if you're considering running away due to racism)
HOMELESSNESS
Missing People: Runaway Helpline 116 000 (age 11-17)
Nightstop: a bed for the night - find your local service
Citizen's Advice: information or their national phone service Adviceline 03444 111 444
Shelter: housing advice or helpline 0808 800 4444
Centrepoint: helpline 0808 800 0661 (age 16-25)
DRUGS
Talk to Frank: information and helpline 0300 123 6600 or find support near you
Alcoholics Anonymous: information and national helpline 0800 917 7650
Drink Aware: information and advice
The Mix: 1-2-1 online chat, information and helpline 0808 808 4994
Nacoa (National Association for Children of Alcoholics): information and helpline 0800 358 3456
Alcohol Change: information and national helpline 0300 123 1110
BEREAVEMENT
Child Bereavement UK: helpline 0800 028 8840
Hope: helpline 0808 808 1677 or send a private email
Grief Encounter: grieftalk helpline 0808 802 0111
Help 2 Make Sense: national helpline 0808 802 0021
Childline (age 19 and under): helpline 0800 1111
Samaritans: helpline 116 123
Cruse Bereavement Care: information and national helpline 0808 808 1677
CRIME
Crimestoppers information and national helpline 0800 555 111
Action Fraud information and national helpline 0300 123 2040