🟢 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

 📞 Call: 0800 9177 650 (24/7)
💬 Why call?
Free, confidential support for anyone concerned about their drinking. Peer-led support groups and resources.
🌐 alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 0808 196 3651 (10am–6pm daily)
💬 Why call?
Support for refugees, asylum seekers, and anyone affected by crises. Provides practical help and emotional support.
🌐 redcross.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight, daily)
💬 Why call?
Provides free, confidential support for men and anyone who needs to talk about life’s challenges.
🌐 thecalmzone.net 

 📞 Call: 0800 1111 (24/7)
💬 Why call?
For children and young people up to 19 years old. Trained counselors offer confidential support on any issue.
🌐 childline.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
💬 Why call?
24-hour national helpline for anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse. Offers safety planning and advice.
🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk 

 🚨 Call: 999
💬 Why call?
For immediate danger to life or health, including medical emergencies, serious mental health crises, and crime.
🌐 gov.uk/emergency-services 

 📞 Call: 0300 123 6600 (24/7)
💬 Why call?
Confidential advice on drugs, alcohol, and related issues. Provides information on treatment options and local services.
🌐 talktofrank.com 

 📞 Call: 0808 8020 133 (24/7)
💬 Why call?
Free, confidential support for anyone affected by problem gambling. Offers counselling and self-help resources.
🌐 gamcare.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 0808 808 1111 (Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm)
💬 Why call?
Free advice and information on learning disabilities, rights, and services.
🌐 mencap.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am–6pm)
💬 Why call?
Offers information and advice on mental health issues and where to get help in your local area.
🌐 mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines 

 📞 Call: 0800 689 5652 (24/7)
💬 Why call?
Provides confidential support to anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress.
🌐 helplineuk.org 

 📞 Call: 0808 800 5000 (Mon-Fri, 8am–10pm; weekends, 9am–6pm)
💬 Why call?
For adults worried about a child’s wellbeing or for children seeking help themselves.
🌐 nspcc.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 0808 802 9999 (12pm–2:30pm & 7pm–9:30pm daily)
💬 Why call?
Offers confidential emotional support for survivors of sexual violence, with information on specialist services.
🌐 rapecrisis.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 0808 196 7272 (Mon-Fri, 9am–5pm)
💬 Why call?
Advice and support for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK.
🌐 refugeecouncil.org.uk 

 📞 Call: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
💬 Why call?
Confidential support for anyone feeling distressed, lonely, or struggling to cope.
🌐 samaritans.org 

 📲 Text: “SHOUT” to 85258 (24/7)
💬 Why text?
A confidential, free text service for anyone in crisis, at any time.
🌐 giveusashout.org 

 📞 Call: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm daily)
💬 Why call?
Friendly, confidential listening for LGBTQIA+ communities, with signposting to specialist services.
🌐 switchboard.lgbt 

 📌 Looking for help outside the UK?
🌐 Find international helplines here