National Organisations and Helplines

Alcoholics Anonymous
  • The AA are open 24hrs, 7 days a week to provide emotional support and offer guidance.
  • Please call on: 0800 9177 650
Alzheimer’s Society
  • Please call on: 0300 222 1122
  • This national helpline is open Mon-Fri: 9.00am – 5.00pm
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10.00am – 4.00pm
AnxietyUK
  • Offers information, support services and a helpline for all anxiety disorders.
  • Our opening hours are: Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm.
  • Please call on: 08444 775774
Autism Help Line
  • Support for autism
  • Opening hours: Mon – Fri 10.00am – 4.00pm
  • Please call on: 01775 821213
Beat
  • Helplines supporting those affected by eating disorders.
  • Adult helpline, please call on: 0845 6311414
  • Youth helpline, please call on: 0845 6347650
Combat Stress
  • Combat stress can be contacted 24 hours, 7 days a week and offers free, confidential mental health advice for current and ex-service personnel.
  • Please call on: 0800 138 1619
Cruse
  • Bereavement counselling
  • Contactable weekdays 9:30am – 5:00pm
  • Please call on: 0808 8081677
Domestic Abuse
  • This is a Freephone support service and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
  • Please call on: 0808 2000247
Frank
  • National drug helpline
  • Please call on: 0300 1236600
ManKind
  • Support in surviving male sexual abuse or assault.
  • Mon – Fri, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm
  • Please call on: 01823 334244
Mind
  • Help and guidance on mental health issues.
  • Our opening times: Mon – Fri 9.00am – 6.00pm
  • Please call on: 0300 123 3393
Women’s Aid National Helpline
  • Support for women facing violence within the home.
  • Please call on: 0808 200 0247
Young Minds
  • Parents informntion service
  • Please call on: 0808 8025544
Bi Polar UK
  • Please call on: 01633 244244
Rethink Mental Illness Advice and Information Service
  • Please call on: 0300 500 0927
BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) Mental Health Network
  • Please call on: 01273 523430