Crisis Lines and Helplines
February 12, 2009 by Vauna Beauvais
Regretfully, Vauna at Nottingham Therapy cannot help you if you are in crisis, or you need someone to help you, talk to you or give advice or information over the phone.
If you are feeling desperate, or that you want someone to talk to immediately, please use the telephone numbers below.
There are people ready and willing to talk with you, you just need to call. If you are a UK resident you are entitled to use these services as often as you need to.
If you are thinking of having sessions with me and you feel put off by this list, please re-think! This list is intended for people who, at this point in time, in crisis, deeply suffering, or who need more than I can offer as an hourly therapist.
Most of my clients are high functioning people who have made successes and some failures (as we all do). If you are thinking that you don’t qualify for therapy sessions because your issues are not related to anything like those listed below, please know that if there is anything going on for you that is in any way limiting your sense of enjoyment or quality of life, then it is worth having sessions to change this.
Everyone deserves to have the happiest life possible, and it is only normal and healthy to deal with whatever is in the ay of you having that. I look forward to hearing from you.
Below is a comprehensive list of crisis lines, helplines and support services for UK residents that I have compiled.
If you know of any that are out of date, please leave a comment on this page, or email me, to let me know, and I will amend it so that this list is always current.
CRISIS LINES |
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08457 90 90 90 |
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Lifeline |
0800 716701 |
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0207 631 0101 |
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The Maytree: Sanctuary for the suicidal offering befriending and support |
020 7263 7070 |
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Saneline (National mental health telephone helpline) |
0345 678 000 |
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Manic Depression self-help support: |
0181 9746550 |
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Supportline |
020 8554 9004 |
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Careline |
0181 514 1177 |
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Childline |
0800 1111 |
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National Nightline student welfare telephone helpline scheme, |
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Student welfare, telephone helpline scheme run by students: |
020 7631 0101 |
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0808 2000 247 , 0808 800 2222 |
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NHS direct, health advice and information, |
0845 4647 |
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Meningitis 24 Hour Helpline |
0808 800 33 44 |
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Carers Line. |
0808 808 7777 |
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0800 555 111 |
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Refuge’s 24-hour National Crisis Line |
0990 995 443 |
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Asylum Aid - advice. |
Helpline - 020 7247 8741 |
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Shelterline Emergency access to refuge services. |
0808 800 4444 |
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Missing Persons Bureau Helpline: |
0500 700700 |
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0845 30 30 900 |
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Victim Support’s Male Helpline, |
0800 328 3623 |
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Elder Abuse Response Line |
0181 679 7074 |
ASSAULT |
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020 7837 1600 (UK) 08088 01 03 02 (Scotland) 00353 91 563676 (Ireland) |
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Rape Crisis Free, confidential counselling & support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse and their families. |
01452 526770 |
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Rape/Indecent Assault Crisis Counselling, |
0800 735 0567 |
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Rape and Abuse Line |
080 8000 0123 |
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The Rape Crisis Federation (England & Wales) |
0115 934 8474 |
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Drug Rape UK |
0800 783 2980 |
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man2man Abuse Help Line for male victims only, |
0208 698 9649 |
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Men’s Advice Line and Enquiries Information, support and advice to men experiencing domestic violence. |
0808 801 0327 |
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National Domestic Violence Helpline |
08457 023468 |
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Women’s Aid National Domestic Violence |
0345 023 468 |
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Women’s Aid – |
0808 2000 247 |
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Women’s Refuge |
0845 702 3468 |
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The Muslim Women’s Helpline, |
0181 9048193, 0181 9086715 |
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Saheli Asian Women’s Aid |
0161 945 4187 |
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Kiran - Asian Women’s Aid |
020 8558 1986 |
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Southall Black Sisters |
– 020 8571 9595 |
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Jewish Women’s Aid |
– 0800 591 203. |
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Muslim Women’s Helpline – |
020 8904 8193 020 8908 6715 |
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Rights of Women. Empowering women to access their legal rights. |
020 7251 6577 (legal advice line, 020 7251 8887 (sexual violence legal advice line, |
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ISE stalking information service provide online information on stalking and threat assessment. |
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DEPRESSION |
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Depression Alliance: |
0845 123 2320 |
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Depression Alliance SCOTLAND |
0845 123 2320 |
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Aware Defeat Depression: |
08451 202961 |
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Association for Post Natal Illness: |
020 7386 0868 |
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Post Natal Depression |
07745 113197 |
ANXIETY |
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No Panic |
FREEPHONE 0808 808 0545 |
SELF HARM |
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Women and Self Harm Self-Help Support Group |
0161 226 5412 |
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08451 205 204 |
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0800 800500 |
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BULLYING / CHILDREN
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Anti-Bullying Campaign |
0207 378 1446 |
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Exam aid |
01297 625982 |
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Get Connected (for young people who have/are thinking of running away) |
0800 096 0096 |
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Get Connected (support for young people any issue) |
0808 808 4994 |
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Runaway Helpline - confidential helpline for young people up to the age of 17. |
0808 800 7070 |
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Talk, Don’t Walk - provides support, advice and guidance to young people who have run away, or are thinking of running away. |
Helpline - 0800 085 2136 |
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ASTRA Project Alternative Solutions to Running Away. |
0800 389 4992 01452 541599, |
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Share Free confidential counselling service for young people aged 14 - 25yrs. |
01452 524019 |
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Muslim Youth Helpline: |
0808 808 2008 |
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ISE stalking information service provide online information on stalking and threat assessment. |
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Salvation Army Family Tracing Service. |
0845 634 0101 |
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Action On Child Exploitation |
01225 318500 |
LGBT |
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Lesbian and Gay Switchboard |
020 7837 7324 |
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PACE family and relationships support (lesbian and gay) |
0808 1807 223 |
PREGNANCY |
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Guide to contraception 020 7285 5510 |
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Actionline (abortion) |
08457 30 40 30 |
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service: |
01564 793225 |
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British Pregnancy Advisory 08457 30 40 30 |
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Family Planning Association |
020 7837 4044 |
BEREAVEMENT
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Bereavement Trust Helpline: |
0800 435 455 |
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National Association of Widows |
0845 838 2261 |
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Sands – support for death of a baby |
020 7436 5881 |
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Compassionate friends (parents & families) |
0845 123 2304. |
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) |
0870 2413 337 |
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Road Peace - practical and emotional support for people who have suffered injury or bereavement in a road crash. |
0845 4500 355 |
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The WAY Foundation |
0870 011 3450 |
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Child Death helpline offers support to anyone affected by the death of a child, |
0800 282 986 |
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Winston’s Wish |
0845 20 30 405 |
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Cancer Help UK |
0808 800 4040 |
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Pet Bereavement Support Service |
0800 096 6606 |
DRUGS |
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National Drugs Helpline |
0800 776600 |
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Drugs telephone information service: |
0141 4201188 |
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Frank - drugs information, |
0800776600 |
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Release, drugs and the law, |
0845 4500 215 |
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Families Anonymous. Self-help groups around the country for families & friends of those with drug-related problems |
0845 1200 660 |
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ADFAM is the National charity for the families and friends of drug users |
020 7553 7640 |
ALCOHOL |
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Drinkline - individual help and advice. |
0800 917 82 82 |
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Drinkline Youth: |
0345 320202 |
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Alcohol Helpline |
(01582) 455500 |
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National Association for Children of Alcoholics |
0800 567123 |
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0845 769 7555 |
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Al-Anon Family Groups For families & friends of problem drinkers. |
0207 403 0888 |
EATING DISORDERS |
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01452 891 206 |
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Beat - for people with eating disorders and their families, |
0845 634 1414, |
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Beat - Youthline |
0845 634 7650 |
SMOKING |
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Stop smoking helpline |
0800 1690 169 |
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Quitline (help, guidance, counselling and free info pack for those who want to stop smoking) |
0800 002200 |
GAMBLING |
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Gamblers Anonymous. |
(020) 7384 3040 |
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Gamcare, support and information for people suffering from gambling problems |
0845 6000 133 |
DEBT |
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National Debtline |
0808 808 4000 |
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Consumer Credit Counselling Service free counselling and advice for people with multiple debt problems |
0800 138 1111 |
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UK Insolvency Helpline, |
0800 074 6918 |
LEGAL AND RIGHTS |
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Citizens Advice Bureau (info on your rights): |
01494 449805 |
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Community Legal Advice Helpline: |
0845 345 4345 (local rate) |
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Just Ask – free legal advice |
0845 608 1122 |
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Legal aid sites around the world |
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Law Centres Federation |
020 7387 8570 |
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Children’s Legal Centre |
01206 873820 |
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CAFCASS www.cafcass.gov.uk – Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service |
– 020 7210 4400 – |
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Liberty (The National Council for Civil Liberties) |
0845 123 2307 |
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Campaign Against Pornography |
0171 281 6376 |
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The MediaWise Trust. Advice and support to those affected by inaccurate or unfair press coverage and those considering selling stories |
0117 939 9333 |
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ACAS National Helpline (employment disputes and interpretations of the law) (UK): |
08457 474747 |
WORKPLACE |
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Andrea Adams Trust adult bullying |
01273 704900, |
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The MediaWise Trust. Advice and support to those affected by inaccurate or unfair press coverage and those considering selling stories |
0117 939 9333 |
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Campaign Against Bullying At Work (CABAW): |
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Sandra Brown’s Scottish Workplace Bullying Information Line. |
0131 339 9232 |
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Huf Puf Bullying Helpline for those experiencing bullying at work and in education. |
020 8785 6299, |
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ISE stalking information service provide online information on stalking and threat assessment. |
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ACAS - works with employers and employees to improve relations. A-Z listings of work related issues. |
Helpline - 0845 47 47 47 |
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Worksafe is a registered charity providing FREE Occupational Health and Safety advice |
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Public concern at work |
Telephone advice (020 7404 6609) |
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ACAS National Helpline (employment disputes and interpretations of the law) (UK): |
08457 474747 |
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The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions |
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Working Families investigates flexible ways of working. |
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Equal opportunities and fairness at work in the fire service (UK): |
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0161 833 9244, |
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DIAL (disability information) |
01302 310123 |
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Disability Discrimination Act helpline |
0345 622 633 |
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Tel 0171 828 7022, legal advice Helpline - 020 7939 0204 |
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CHRISTIAN FOCUSSED |
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Crossline Central: SCOTLAND Christian based helpline - people in crisis. |
0845 658 0045 |
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Premier Lifeline: Christian run helpline - on a range of emotional and spiritual issues. www.premier.org.uk/lifeline |
08456 525252, |
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Campaign Against Pornography |
0171 281 6376 |
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ANIMAL WELFARE |
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Defra (animal welfare)Helpline |
08459 33 55 77 |
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RSPCA for protection of cruelty to animals. Call to report any that you see or hear about. |
0870 5555 999 |
SELF HELP GROUPS DIRECTORY |
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UK Self Help Groups |
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