Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and sometimes it can help to know where else you can turn.
On this page you’ll find trusted organisations that offer mental health support, practical guidance, and specialist information for a range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
These resources are here to complement counselling and offer additional support when you need it.
24/7 crisis text service
Available to anyone in the UK
Text SHOUT to 85258
Help and advice on drugs
Phone: 0300 1236600
Text: 82111
Confidential information for non-abusing parents/carers affected by child sexual abuse
Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm
Phone: 0800 980 1958
Email: helpline@westand.org.uk
Information and support for eating disorders
Monday- Friday 3pm-8pm
Phone (England): 0808 801 0677
Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Support and community for those living with alcohol misuse.
Phone: 0800 917 7650
Email: help@aamail.org
Find a meeting: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/find-a-meeting/
The national LGBTQAI+ helpline, for all conversations relating to sexuality and gender identity
Phone: 0800 0119 100
Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
24/7 information and support for those affected by sexual abuse aged 16+
Phone: 0808 500 2222
Online chat also available.
For everyone affected by schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Open 9:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday)
Email advice@rethink.org
Support for young people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, as well as people concerned about someone else.
Phone: 0800 068 4141
Text HOPE to 88247
Support for young homeless people (16-25), those at risk of homelessness and those concerned about someone else.
Phone: 0808 800 0661 Monday to Friday (9am-5pm)
WhatsApp 07557 255 965 Monday to Friday (9am-5pm).