Other organisations
SAMARITANS
24 hours a day, 365 days a year HELPLINE. Confidential service covering a range of areas, not just for those who are feeling suicidal.
Call 116 123 (UK)
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Find local urgent NHS urgent mental health helpline
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
CHILDREN
Call 0808 800 5000 - Help for adults concerned about a child
Call 0800 1111 - ChildLine on Help for children and young people
NSPCC | The UK children's charity | NSPCC - many useful resources, including research studies and fact sheets
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The Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre
Dedicated to eradicating the sexual abuse of children. That means we are part of UK policing and very much about tracking and bringing offenders to account either directly or in partnership with local and international forces.
www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
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PARENTS PROTECT
Is a child sexual abuse prevention and awareness website which helps parents and carers do the best they can to protect their children from sexual abuse. The site is a useful resource of information, guidance and resources.
Call - 0808 1000 900
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STOP IT NOW! UK & Ireland
Is a useful website for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse. The Stop it Now! campaign operates a confidential freephone helpline for any adult with concerns including those worried about the sexual behaviour or another adult towards
children, those worried about their own thoughts or behaviour towards children and those concerned about the worrying sexual behaviour of a child or young person.
Call - 0808 1000 900
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DEPRESSION, SELF-HARM & SUICIDE
24 hours a day, 365 days a year HELPLINE. Confidential service covering a range of areas, not just for those who are feeling suicidal.
Call 116 123 (UK)
NHS EVERY MIND MATTERS - ONE YOU
Looking after your mental health
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Every Mind Matters | One You (www.nhs.uk)
FIND LOCAL NHS URGENT MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE
NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages.
You can call for:
- 24-hour advice and support - for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
- help to speak to a mental health professional
- an assessment to help decide on the best course of care
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
MIND
Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone who is.
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FREE MENTAL HEALTH APPS
Mental health apps - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
YOUNG MINDS
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
YoungMinds - children and young people's mental health charity
ADULTS
HOURGLASS (FORMERLY ACTION ON ELDER ABUSE
Confidential (will not show up on your phone bill) freephone helpline, which provides information, advice and support to victims and others who are concerned about or have witnessed abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. The helpline is available throughout the UK Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Call - 0808 808 8141
Hourglass (wearehourglass.org)
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Information and advice for older people.
Call - 0800 055 6112
Free to call 8am – 7pm 365 days a year
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HOMELESS
Offer support in various areas e.g. Homelessness, Human Trafficking, Older People, Children & Families, People in poverty, Reuniting families, Domestic Abuse, Unemployment.
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Helpline for homeless or about to be made homeless.
Call - 0808 800 4444
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National charity for homeless people.
Crisis | Together we will end homelessness
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MENTAL HEALTH
Provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone who is.
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BEAT EATING DISORDERS
Eating disorder advice and support
Helpline - 0808 801 0677
Studentline - 0808 801 0811
Youthline - 0808 801 0711
Our Helplines are open 365 days a year from 9am–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays.
Beat | The UK's Eating Disorder Charity (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
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FAMILY LIVES (previously known as Parentline)
Information, advice, guidance and support on any aspect of parenting and family life, including bullying. Confidential and free helpline service.
Call - 0808 800 2222
9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday
Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives (Parentline Plus)
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VICTIM SUPPORT
If you’ve been affected by crime, we can give you the support you need to move forward. Our services are free, confidential and available to anyone in England and Wales, regardless of whether the crime has been reported or how long ago it happened. Choose from a number of ways to contact us.
Call - 0808 16 89 111
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DOMESTIC ABUSE
WOMEN’S AID
Is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
Call - 0808 2000 247
24hr Freephone Helplines
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RESPECT PHONE LINE -
Offering advice, information and support to help you stop being violent and abusive to your partner.
0808 802 4040 (Mon-Fri 9am-8pm) Confidential freephone helpline or
email info@respectphoneline.org.uk
Help For Domestic Violence Perpetrators | Respect Phoneline UK
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MEN’S ADVICE LINE
Help and support for male victims of domestic violence
Monday - Friday 9am-8pm
0808 801 0327 or email info@mensadviceline.org.uk
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RESTORED
An international Christian alliance working to transform relationships and end violence against women.
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OFFENDERS & THEIR FAMILIES
Prisoners' Family Helpline
Welcome to the National Prisoners’ Families Helpline website for England and Wales. We offer support for families who have a loved one in contact with the criminal justice system.
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BEREAVEMENT
NATIONAL BEREAVEMENT SERVICE - Information and advice on the practical side of bereavement and provide a clear understanding of what those steps are from arranging a funeral to dealing with the legal and financial issues that need to take place. Every bereavement is different and there are different processes dependent on your circumstances. Therefore the information on this site is for general use.
0800 024 6121
The National Bereavement Service | We’re here when you need us most (thenbs.org)
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