Details of support organisations

If you find yourself needing support and/or advice from a specialist organisation, you may find the list of helpline numbers and website links below useful:

Samaritans provide 24 hour support on their helpline 08457 90 90 90 Samaritans volunteers listen in confidence to anyone in any type of emotional distress, without judging or telling people what to do.

Samaritans


CALM (campaign Against Living Miserably) is a registered charity, which exists to prevent male suicide in the UK. They have a nationwide helpline - 0800 58 58 58 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. They also have webchat and other resources and information on their website:

The CalmZone

Relate provide relationship counselling for individuals and couples, Family Counselling, Mediation, Children and Young People's Counselling and Sex Therapy.

Relate


Women''s Aid helps and supports women and children who are/have been victims of domestic abuse/violence. The National Domestic Violence Helpline number is 0808 2000 247 and they are always open 24 hours.

Women''s Aid


Mankind is a national charity that provides help and support for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence. Their support helpline number is 01823 334244 and open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm and 7pm - 9pm.

Mankind

Mens' Advice Line ss a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. They offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help keep them and their children safe. Freephone 0808 8010327

Mens Advice Line

MATCH is a charity that offers non-judgemental support and information to mothers apart from their children in a wide variety of circumstances.

MATCH


ParentLine is a confidential service for information, advice, guidance and support on any aspect of parenting and family life. Their helpline number is 0808 800 2222 and is open 7 days a week, 7am – midnight.

Family Lives


NHS Direct is the national health line, providing expert health advice and information. Their number is 0845 4647 and is open 24 hours.

NHS Direct