Support helplines
The current restrictions on everyday life can exacerbate those facing a crisis or living with challenging circumstances. Many organisations are still operational and are continuing to support those experiencing difficulties.
Abusive relationships / domestic violence
- Refuge (domestic violence) www.refuge.org.uk
- Women’s Aid (domestic violence) www.womensaid.org.uk
- NAPAC (advice and support for those recovering from child abuse) napac.org.uk
- The Survivors Trust (advice and support for survivors of sexual violence) thesurvivorstrust.org
- National Bullying Helpline (workplace bullying) 0845 2255 787, [email protected] (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Addiction / substance misuse
- Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 (24hrs)
- Addaction (addiction and mental health) www.addaction.org.uk
- Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 (10am - midnight)
- OCD Action 0845 390 6232 or 020 7253 2664 [email protected] Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5pm)
- Beat Eating Disorder Association 084 5634 1414 (3pm - 10pm every day)
- Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Bereavement
- Cruse Bereavement Care 084 4477 9400 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
- Nightline (support for students): www.nightline.ac.uk
Crime
- Rape Crisis 080 8802 9999 (daily, 12-2.30pm, 7-9.30pm)
- Victim Support 080 8168 9111 (weekdays: 8am-8pm, weekends: 24hrs)
Identity
- Switchboard (LGBT+ helpline) 030 0330 0630 or email [email protected]
- Stonewall (LGBT) 080 0050 2020 www.stonewall.org.uk
Older age
- Age UK national advice line 080 0678 1174 (8am to 7pm 365 days a year)
- Independent Age 080 0319 6789 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm) www.independentage.org/
