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You reached out, that took courage
You don't have to do any of this alone
Whatever you're carrying right now, there are real people ready to listen, for free, in confidence, and without judgement. Here are the helplines and websites we trust most.
Need help right now? 🆘
If you're in immediate danger or thinking about ending your life, please reach out this second. You matter, and these lines are open.
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For teens & young people
Made just for under 25s, whatever's going on at school, home, or in your head.
Childline
Free, confidential support for under 19s, any time of day or night. Call, chat online, or email, about literally anything.
0800 1111childline.org.uk
YoungMinds
Mental health information and advice written for young people, plus a free Parents Helpline for worried parents and carers, Monday to Friday.
The Mix
Support for under 25s on absolutely anything, money, relationships, mental health, by phone, webchat, or text.
0808 808 4994themix.org.uk
Kidscape
Practical advice specifically for bullying, by phone, email, or WhatsApp, for young people and their families.
NSPCC
For any child experiencing abuse, and for any adult worried about a child's safety or wellbeing.
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For women & domestic abuse
Safe, confidential support if you're living with, leaving, or recovering from abuse.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Run by Refuge. Free, confidential, and open 24/7 for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or worried about someone who is.
0808 2000 247nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women's Aid
Live chat and a survivors' forum, plus a survivor's handbook full of practical, gentle guidance.
Refuge
The UK's largest provider of specialist support for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Rape Crisis
A free 24/7 support line for anyone affected by rape, sexual assault, or any kind of sexual abuse.
SafeLives
A UK wide charity working to end domestic abuse, with guidance for survivors and those supporting them.
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Mental health & wellbeing
For your mind, your mood, your body, and everything in between.
Mind
Information and a support line for any mental health concern, plus a directory of local services near you.
Beat
The UK's eating disorder charity, with separate helplines for adults and for young people.
ADHD UK
Support, information, and community for adults and young people living with ADHD.
Marmalade Trust
The UK's leading loneliness charity, with warm, friendly support and guides for feeling more connected.
National Bullying Helpline
Advice and support for bullying anywhere, at school, at work, or online, for all ages.
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Addiction, alcohol & recovery
Free and confidential, whether you're sure it's a problem or just starting to wonder. If your body is dependent on alcohol or on medication like diazepam, speak to a GP or a local service before cutting down, stopping suddenly can be dangerous.
FRANK
Honest information about drugs with no lectures, plus a search for free local support. Open 24 hours a day by phone or text.
Drinkline
The national alcohol helpline, free and confidential, for anyone worried about their own drinking or someone else's. Weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm.
0300 123 1110
With You
Free online chat with a trained recovery worker, and a search to find free local drug and alcohol support. You can refer yourself, no GP needed.
Alcoholics Anonymous
A free 24 hour national helpline and thousands of meetings across Great Britain, in person and online, including women only ones.
Narcotics Anonymous UK
A helpline and meetings for anyone who wants to stop using drugs, staffed by people who have been there. Open 10am to midnight, every day.
0300 999 1212ukna.org
SMART Recovery UK
Free groups built on practical CBT style tools rather than the twelve steps, for any addiction or compulsive behaviour. In person and online.
National Gambling Helpline
Run by GamCare. Free, confidential support for gambling, open 24 hours a day, for gamblers and for the people affected by them.
0808 8020 133gamcare.org.uk
Your GP, and the NHS
A GP can check your health, discuss medication where it helps, and refer you to your local drug and alcohol service. Call 999 for a seizure, hallucinations or severe shaking during alcohol withdrawal.
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When someone else's addiction affects you
Support in your own right, as a partner, parent, daughter or friend, whether or not they ever ask for help themselves.
Al-Anon Family Groups
For anyone affected by someone else's drinking, with a helpline open 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year, and meetings nationwide. Alateen supports 12 to 17 year olds.
Addiction Family Support
Previously DrugFAM. Support for families, partners and friends affected by someone's drug, alcohol or gambling use, including bereavement support.
0300 888 3853drugfam.co.uk
Adfam
Family focused information and a directory of local support groups for people affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use.
Nacoa
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics. A free helpline for anyone growing up with, or who grew up with, a parent's drinking, at any age.
0800 358 3456nacoa.org.uk
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For men
Places to talk if you are struggling, low, angry, or dealing with abuse. No pressure to have the words ready.
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably. Free, anonymous and confidential support for anyone feeling low or in crisis, with a phone line and a webchat. Open 5pm to midnight, every day of the year.
0800 58 58 58thecalmzone.net
ANDYSMANCLUB
Free peer support groups for men aged 18 and over, run by trained volunteers who have been there too. Every Monday from 7pm, in person or online. No referral, no waiting list, and no need to book.
Men's Advice Line
Run by Respect, for men experiencing domestic abuse from a partner or family member. Confidential phone line and webchat, Monday to Friday.
0808 801 0327mensadviceline.org.uk
ManKind Initiative
A national helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, offering listening, safety planning, and practical help with housing and legal options. Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
0808 800 1170mankind.org.uk
SurvivorsUK
Support for men, boys and non binary people who have experienced sexual abuse at any point in their lives, plus support for the people who love them. Phone, webchat and text.
0808 801 0332survivorsuk.org
Respect Phoneline
A confidential line for anyone worried about their own anger or abusive behaviour towards a partner or family, and for the people supporting them. Monday to Friday.
0808 802 4040respectphoneline.org.uk
A gentle reminder 🤍
No Safety Net, Made My Own is a personal resource built from lived experience, not a clinical or emergency service. The organisations above are the trained, established teams who can support you directly, please lean on them whenever you need to. You are never a burden.
A quick, honest note: I'm currently working towards my psychology degree and have spent years studying human behaviour, trauma and healing, but I'm not yet a therapist, counsellor or psychologist and I'm not claiming to be one. This page was created as a means of support, built from years of study, lived experience and genuine care, not as a replacement for professional or clinical help. If what you're going through feels bigger than this page can hold, please reach out to one of the services above or to your GP.