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The support resources, services, and advice on this page is specific for people in the United Kingdom. If you’re in Australia or New Zealand, find out dedicated resources here.
Immediate Help
Access emergency services and assistance for immediate support.
Non-emergency services
ENGLAND | WALES | SCOTLAND
For non-life-threatening needs or help finding urgent care.
Samaritans
When life is difficult, Samaritans is here to offer mental health support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
CALM
Anonymous and confidential helpline, webchat, and resources for people considering self-harm.
Emergency services
UNITED KINGDOM
For immediate help with serious medical, mental health, or life-threatening injuries.
Refuge
Help for survivors in overcoming physical, emotional, financial and logistical impacts of domestic abuse.
Financial Support
Get information and support for financial hardship and wellbeing.
The Money Charity
Financial wellbeing education and advice for people of all ages.
Debt Advice Foundation
Free, confidential advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.
Christians Against Poverty
Financial advice and life skills to those living in poverty.
Mental Health & Money
Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.
Money Saving Expert
Top financial support and advice from Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis.
Action Fraud
The UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
Phone-paid Services Authority
UK regulator for content, goods and services charged to a phone bill.
Policy in Practice
Government-supported Benefit and Budgeting calculator helping people find out what support they may be eligible for.
Skills Enterprise
Community organisation in East London supporting local residents to learn new skills, improve their wellbeing, find employment, and more.
Citizens Advice – Debt & Money
National charity and network of local charities offering confidential advice.
Ofgem
Great Britain’s independent energy regulator working to protect energy consumers.
Consumer Council for Water
The independent voice for water consumers in England and Wales, providing free advice and support to help people resolve complaints against their water company or retailer.
Citizens Advice – Council Tax
Advice on managing your council tax. You might be able to pay less council tax or not pay it at all depending on your circumstances.
Cost of Living Support
Access help from charities specialising in food distribution, homelessness, and housing support.
Crisis
Expert help to find safe housing, gain new skills, and acquire wellbeing and safety advice at their Skylight centres.
Big Help Project
Support through providing food, poverty assistance, personal debt advice, and affordable housing.
Centrepoint
Housing and support for young people regionally in London, Manchester, Yorkshire and more.
Housing Justice
Partnership with churches and community groups to help provide those experiencing homelessness with safe and stable homes.
Porchlight (Kent)
Help for people living on the streets in supported housing and local communities.
Mental Health Support
Get emotional support, guidance, and tools from charities specialising in various types of mental health.
Papyrus
Help and advice resources for young people experiencing thoughts of self-harm.
Mind
Online support and services for people with and supporting mental health problems.
Shout
Trained volunteers offering help with stress and anxiety through anonymous text support.
Saneline
National mental health helpline with specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness.
Action for Happiness
Face-to-face community meetings to learn evidence-based skills for happier living.
Together
Wide variety of support for support in the personal and practical impacts of mental health issues.
Mental Health Foundation
Community and peer programmes to help communities, families and individuals live mentally healthier lives
Caring for Others
Access resources and services that help you care for the people close to you.
Sue Ryder
Compassion and expert care for people going through illness, loss, and other difficult experiences.
Evelina London
Specialised services and care for children, young people, and their families.
DrugFAM
Professional support for families, friends, and carers who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s addictions.
Age UK
Free information, advice, and services to help people in later life with topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care homes.
Bereavement and Loss Support
Get help from grief specialists and charities that specialise in support after experiencing loss.
Grief Encounter
Wide range of support services for bereaved children and young people.
Tommy’s
Support for people experiencing baby loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature birth.
Child Death Helpline
Helpline for parents who have lost a child of any age, under any circumstances.
Child Bereavement UK
Help for children, young people, parents, and families for when a child grieves or when a child dies.
SAMM
Wide range of peer support services to people bereaved by murder and manslaughter.
UK SOBS (after suicide)
Peer-to-peer support for people over the age of 18 impacted by suicide loss in the UK.
The Bereavement Register
A register helping to stop unwanted direct mail to the deceased.
Road Peace
Information and support services for people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes.
The Miscarriage Association
Support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy.
Care for the Family
Help and support for parents experiencing bereavement or familial issues.
UK Government | Support with funeral costs
You may be able to get a Funeral Expenses Payment.
Health support
Get specialised care, support, and tools from charities specialising in cancer support, addiction, and more.
Cancer Support UK
Cancer Coach support groups available to anyone who has completed their physical cancer treatment and experiencing low mood, anxiety and worry.
Maggie’s
Free cancer support, information, and specialists in centres across the UK and online.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Helpline and other resources for people during all stages of cystic fibrosis.
Headway
Support and information for people and carers directly affected by brain injury.
With you
Help and advice for achieving goals related to stopping the use of drugs or alcohol.
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Research and support for people with MND and their families and carers.
Turning point
Health and wellbeing services, including mental health, drug addiction, learning disabilities, and complex needs.
NHS: Help with Drug Addiction
Help, support, and treatment for drug addiction by the NHS.
Relate
Counselling services, online therapy, and LiveChat services for couples, families, young people, and individuals.
Disability and Accessibility Support
Access information and help for people and families affected by a range of disabilities.
Scope
Practical information, advice and emotional support for disabled people and their families.
Mencap
Support for people with learning disabilities and information for families and carers.
Downs Syndrome Association
Training and support for individuals at every stage of their lives, from ‘Tell It Right’ training for maternity professionals, to online training, workshops and parent carer meetings.
Cerebral Palsy
Support for children and adults affected by cerebral palsy and their families.
Headway (Head Injury)
Helpline, advice, and online communities for people affected by brain cancer
National Autistic Society
In-depth advice and guidance for the challenges faced by people with autism and their families.
Stroke Association
Local, telephone, and online support for life after experiencing a stroke
Alzheimer’s Society
Support professionals and local services for anyone living with dementia and their carers
Leukaemia Care
Information, advice, and support via counselling and other resources for people with a recent leukaemia diagnosis.
British Heart Foundation
Information and support for people facing heart or circulatory conditions, tests, or treatments.
British Dyslexia Association
Helpline, assessments, and other services for people with dyslexia.
Find a Voice
Resources for parents, teachers, and language therapists, including free-of-charge communication equipment loans, resource library, and more.
Special Effect
Charity specialising in helping physically disabled people, specifically children, play video games.
TalkBack
Autism and learning disability services to people, providing the opportunity for continued personal development.
Support against violence and discrimination
Support and advice for people experiencing discrimination, violence, harassment, or hate.
Galop
Support and services for people in the LGBT+ community experiencing abuse or hate.
Women’s Aid
Live chat, email support, resources, forums, and more helping women experiencing abuse.
Stop Hate UK
Independent support, training, and educational resources for those affected by hate crime.
SurvivorsUK
National online helpline for boys, men, and non-binary people aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence.
National Stalking Helpline
Online tools and resources for people who believe they may be being stalked.
Support Line
Emotional support for children and adults who are isolated, at risk, or victims of any form of abuse.
Victim Support
Help for anyone affected by crime, including those who experience it directly and their friends and family.
Hourglass
Helpline and services for older people feeling threatened or unsafe at home.
Rape Crisis
Help and support after rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence.
Ditch the Label
Support for people aged 12-25, from bullying and mental health to identity and relationships.
Changing Faces
Supporting for everyone with a visible difference, including scar, mark, or condition on the face or body.
Family Lives
Local parenting support, resources, courses and more for families of all types.
LGBT Foundation
Support and advice for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans
SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality)
Free and confidential support for anyone who is a victim of hate crime.
Youth support
Charity support, advice, and resources for young people and their families or carers.
Young Lives vs Cancer
Young People’s Service for young adults aged 16-24 diagnosed with cancer, their families, and the people they care about.
Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Information for all families affected by childhood cancer.
Make-A-Wish
Life-changing wishes granted for children experiencing critical illnesses.
NSPCC
Local services and helplines for parents, professionals and the public to help prevent abuse and protect children.
End Youth Homelessness
Support and services for young people experiencing homelessness, including accommodation and more.
The Prince’s Trust
Courses, grants, and mentoring opportunities to help young people start a career.
Additional Support
Citizens Advice
ENGLAND | NORTHERN IRELAND | WALES | SCOTLAND
Free, confidential and impartial advice on money and debt, work, benefits, consumer rights and more.
Age UK
Free information, advice, and services to help people in later life with topics as diverse as claiming benefits to care homes.
The Prince’s Trust
Hundreds of free courses, grants, and mentoring opportunities to inspire young people to build their confidence and start a career.
St John Ambulance
Advice to help deal with a range of common accidents and conditions requiring first aid.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Helplines and meetings for people having trouble with alcoholism.
BetKnowMore
Services and support to help people take back control of their life from gambling
Gamblers Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women who share their gambling experience, strength, and hope with each other.