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MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS HELPLINES
Samaritans
To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org
SANEline
If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call SANEline on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
The Mix
If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
If you identify as male, you can call the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) or use their webchat service.
Nightline
If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
Helplines Partnership
Visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines
Useful contacts
MIND
Mind provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem or any Addiction Mind's Infoline can also help you find services that can support you.
NHS
For a complete list of NHS approved mental health charities, organisations and support groups can offer expert advice.
Find them here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/
HELPLINES PARTNERSHIP
Visit the Helplines Partnership website for a directory of UK helplines
Useful DOMESTIC VIOLENCE contacts
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Offers free, confidential advice 24 hours a day.
Phone No 0808 2000 247
Women's Aid
Provides local support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse
Website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Useful ADDICTIONS contact
Alcoholics Anonymous (Self Help Group)
Offers free, confidential advice and help to stay sober.
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Call free 0800 917 7650, email help@aamail.org or ask any questions in the live chat box.
Al-Anon (For the Family of Alcoholics)
Provides local support and information for Family of Alcoholics,
Website: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/
Email us at helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk
Call for confidential help on Freephone 0800 0086811
Alateen (Support for Children affected by Alcoholism in the family)
Provides local support meetings for 12-17 year olds online or face to face.
Website: https://al-anonuk.org.uk/alateen/
For further information, call 020 7593 2070 (Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm).
For any Drugs Issues your GP is always the first port of call
You can also seek help from NHS drug and alcohol service and the MIND Website for help and information
Narcotics Anonymous UK (Self Help Group)
Offers free, confidential advice and help to stay sober.
Call 10.00am - midnight 0300 999 1212 , email pi@ukna.org
Frank (Talk to Frank)
FRANK is a national anti-drug advisory service jointly established by the Department of Health and Home Office of the British government in 2003. It provides honest information about any drugs.
Website: https://www.talktofrank.com/
For further information, call 0300 123 6600 Call FRANK 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cocaine Anonymous CAUK Meetings
Provides local support meetings for drug or alcohol issues online or face to face.
Website: https://meetings.cocaineanonymous.org.uk
For further information, call 0800 612 0225 or email helpline@cauk.org.uk
Marijuana Anonymous
Help for anyone worried about cannabis use.
Website: https://www.ma-uk.org/
For further information, call 0300 124 0373 or email helpline@marijuana-anonymous.org.uk