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Here are a list of possible helplines. Obviously not all are listed.
Mind
http://www.mind.org.uk
National Drugs helpline
http://www.talktofrank.com
Gingerbread (lone parent families)
http://www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Relate
http://www.relate.org.uk
Saneline
08457678000
http://www.sane.org.uk
Shelter
08088004444
http://www.shelter.org.uk
Cruse
08444779400
http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Drinkline
08009178282
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ - 08457697555
http://www.ukna.org/ 03009991212 - Alcohol is classified as a drug and if there are no AA meetings near you you can attend NA meetings instead.
If you are in the Midlands there is a group called Aquarius http://www.aquarius.org.uk/ 01216228181.
Many local health trusts have what is called an A-Team who offer support and counseling try giving them a call or ask your gp about it.
Domestic Violence:
New 24-hour National Domestic Violence helpline
Thousands of women experiencing domestic violence will benefit from a new national domestic violence helpline. The groundbreaking new service is backed by grants from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Comic Relief. It will be run by a partnership of leading domestic violence agencies, Women's Aid and Refuge.
The 24-hour freephone number is:
0808 2000 247
The helpline will provide access to 24-hour emergency refuge accommodation, as well as an information service, including safety planning and translation facilities to thousands of women who suffer at the hands of an abusive partner.
The new helpline will join together the Refuges' and Women's Aid existing helpline numbers to provide a single and unique freephone service. It builds on the charities' support services for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
The Government is committed to tackling domestic violence, an abhorrent crime which kills 2 women a week. This vital new national helpline will help ensure the safety of thousands of women and children who are in danger at home because of a violent partner. Women at risk will be able to get the help they need, when they need it, quickly, safely, and around the clock.
A useful tip for when calling samaritans. If you Google samaritans in your local area it gives you the local number. I have done this when calling from my mobile because the 0845 number is expensive on mobiles. Suzi can you add samaritans to your list above. Thanks
Hi I also text Samaritans as find it easier than talking
What's their text number
Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families UK
http://www.adultchildrenofalcoholics.co.uk/
Thanks Alex (Amc204) for sharing this link for CALM a charity providing support to men suffering from depression or struggling with suicidal feelings.
Here is the link to the CALM website
https://www.thecalmzone.net/
There is a nationwide helpline 0800 585858
There is also one just for London which is 0808 8025858
There is also a number you can text which is 07537 404717
The lines are open from 5pm-midnight every day
a few more. If your in need to talk to someone.
The Samaritans - 08457 909 090
Sane - 08457 767 800
Rethink - 0300 5000 927
Mind - 0300 123 3393
Calm - 0800 585 858
Papyrus (young people) - 0800 068 4141
Lifeline (Northern Ireland) - 0808 808 8000
http://www.maytree.org.uk/i-want-to-die.php
This is the organization who put me in touch with the sanctuary. They offer a four day stay where you are assessed and they can also refer you to other placs who can help.
There is a free phone number for the samaritans it is 116 123
If you are in Greater Manchester Self Help Services provide a wide range of support, drop in groups, CBT, a helpline, a place to spend time if in crisis and more. [URL="https://www.selfhelpservices.org.uk/"]