Alteen
Helps young people whose lives are affected by someone who drinks
Telephone 020 7403 0888 (10am - 10pm, daily)

Aware
For people suffering from depression in the Republic of Ireland
ROI (01) 6766166 (Every day, 10am - 10pm)

Calm
Help for young men who are depressed or suicidal
Telephone 0800 585858 (Everyday, 5pm - 3am)

Careline Confidential
For young people and adults in crisis
020 8514 1177 (Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm, 7pm - 10pm)

Child Line
Helpline for children and teenagers who need help or someone to talk to
Telephone 0800 1111 (24 hours)

Cruse Bereavement Care
Information and helpline for people who have suffered a bereavement
Telephone 0870 167 1677

Cruse Bereavement Youth Careline
For young people aged 12-18 who have suffered a bereavement
Telephone 0808 808 1677 (Monday - Friday, 9:30 am)

Gay and Lesbian Switchboard
Provides information, support and a referral service throughout the UK
Telephone 020 7837 7324

Lesbian and Gay Bereavement Project
Help and support for lesbian and gays who are bereaved, also offers help and support to those affected by HIV or Aids
Telephone 0208 8455 8894 (7 am-11 pm)

Medication and Drugs Helpline
020 7919 2999 (Mon-Fri, 11-17.00)

National Drugs Helpline
Information and advice on anyone concerned about drug misuse, not a counselling service
Telephone 0800 77 66 00 (24 hours)

National Association for the Children of Alcoholics
Free helpline for children affected by someone who drinks
Telephone 0800 358 3456 (9.30am - 7pm, Mon - Fri)

National Phobics Society
Helpline for people affected by anxiety, phobias, compulsive disorders, or panic attacks
0161 227 9898 (Mon-Fri, 10.30-16.00)

Nightline 
Student helpline for university students, check the website for the Nightline number of your university

NSPCC 
Free helpline and advice for anyone concerned about child abuse
Telephone 0808 800 5000

Parentline
Helpline and information for parents in distress
0808 800 2222 (Mon-Fri 9.00-21.00)

Rethink
Mental health advice service, Tel: 020 8974 6814 (open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday)

The Samaritans
Telephone 08457 09 90 90 (UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)

Sane Line
Helpline for anyone coping with mental illness
Telephone 0845 767 8000 (12pm-2am)

Support Line
Confidential counselling and a listening ear for anyone needing someone to talk to
Telephone 020 8554 9004

Welsh Helpline Service
Helpline service for people living in Wales with further information on services available throughout Wales
0800 132 737 (Mon - Fri, 7pm - 11pm. Sat and Sun, 12 noon - 12 midnight)

Winston's Family Wish Line
UK-wide national helpline offering support, information and guidance to all those caring for a child or young person who has been bereaved Telephone 0845 2030405

Youth Access
Provides young people with access to a counsellor nearest them (UK-wide)
Telephone 020 8772 9900 (Mon to Fri 9am-1pm, 2pm-5pm) 

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