Mental health support

If you need mental health support, call:

• The Mix (for those between 10 to 25 years) on 0808 808 4994 or text THEMIX on 85258
• Samaritans talking service on 116 123 or email [email protected].
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for men on 0800 585858 or use the live chat, 5pm to midnight
• suicide charity Papyrus on 0800 0684141, text 07860 039967 or email [email protected]

You can also text ‘Shout’ to 85258 for mental health support if you’re struggling to cope.

Domestic abuse support

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, call:

• Refuge, for women and children, on 0808 2000 247, or chat online for domestic abuse support 3pm -10pm Monday to Friday
• Respect, the domestic abuse helpline for men, on 0808 8010327
• National Helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence on 0800 999 5428

Food or housing support

If you need support with food or housing, contact:

• The Trussell Trust for emergency help with food - search for your local foodbank online
• Shelter for urgent housing advice on 0800 800 4444, or chat online for housing advice

Benefits work and money

Contact Citizens Advice in:

• England: 0800 144 8848
• Wales: 0800 702 2020
• Scotland: 0800 028 1456

In Northern Ireland, you can contact Advice NI.