Useful contacts and helplines

Support and help are always available

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

• OCD-UK

    • Website: ocduk.org

    • Helpline: 0333 212 7890

    • Description: Provides support and information for individuals with OCD.

Addiction

• Frank

    • Website: talktofrank.com

    • Helpline: 0300 123 6600

    • Description: Offers confidential advice and support for individuals dealing with drug addiction.

Self-Harm

• Harmless

    • Website: harmless.org.uk

    • Description: Provides support and information for individuals who self-harm and their loved ones.

Suicide

• Samaritans

    • Website: samaritans.org

    • Helpline: 116 123

    • Description: Offers 24/7 support for individuals in crisis.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• PTSD UK

    • Website: ptsduk.org

    • Description: Provides information and support for individuals with PTSD.

Trauma

• The Survivors Trust

    • Website: thesurvivorstrust.org

    • Helpline: 0808 801 0818

    • Description: Offers support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse.

Neurodiversity

• National Autistic Society

    • Website: autism.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 800 4104

    • Description: Provides support and resources for individuals with autism and their families.

Eating Disorders

• Beat

    • Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 801 0677

    • Description: Offers support and resources for individuals dealing with eating disorders.

Ex-Care Kids (Former Foster Youth)

• Become

    • Website: becomecharity.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0800 023 2033

    • Description: Provides support and resources for young people who have been in care.

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

• OCD Action

    • Website: ocdaction.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0300 636 5478

    • Description: Offers support and information for individuals with OCD, including online forums and support groups.

Addiction

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

    • Website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0800 917 7650

    • Description: Provides support for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction through meetings and resources.

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

    • Website: ukna.org

    • Helpline: 0300 999 1212

    • Description: Offers support for individuals dealing with drug addiction through meetings and resources.

Self-Harm

• SelfharmUK

    • Website: selfharm.co.uk

    • Description: Provides support and resources for young people who self-harm.

Suicide

• Papyrus UK

    • Website: papyrus-uk.org

    • Helpline: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141

    • Description: Offers support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Mind

    • Website: mind.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0300 123 3393

    • Description: Provides information and support for various mental health issues, including PTSD.

Trauma

• Rape Crisis England & Wales

    • Website: rapecrisis.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 802 9999

    • Description: Offers support for survivors of sexual violence.

Neurodiversity

• ADHD Foundation

    • Website: adhdfoundation.org.uk

    • Description: Provides support and resources for individuals with ADHD.

Eating Disorders

• Anorexia & Bulimia Care (ABC)

    • Website: anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

    • Helpline: 03000 11 12 13

    • Description: Offers support and resources for individuals dealing with eating disorders.

Ex-Care Kids (Former Foster Youth)

• The Care Leavers' Association

    • Website: careleavers.com

    • Description: Provides support and advocacy for individuals who have been in care.

OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)

• OCD Action

    • Website: ocdaction.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0300 636 5478

    • Description: Offers support and information for individuals with OCD, including online forums and support groups.

Addiction

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

    • Website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0800 917 7650

    • Description: Provides support for individuals struggling with alcohol addiction through meetings and resources.

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

    • Website: ukna.org

    • Helpline: 0300 999 1212

    • Description: Offers support for individuals dealing with drug addiction through meetings and resources.

Self-Harm

• SelfharmUK

    • Website: selfharm.co.uk

    • Description: Provides support and resources for young people who self-harm.

Suicide

• Papyrus UK

    • Website: papyrus-uk.org

    • Helpline: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141

    • Description: Offers support for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Mind

    • Website: mind.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0300 123 3393

    • Description: Provides information and support for various mental health issues, including PTSD.

Trauma

• Rape Crisis England & Wales

    • Website: rapecrisis.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 802 9999

    • Description: Offers support for survivors of sexual violence.

Neurodiversity

• ADHD Foundation

    • Website: adhdfoundation.org.uk

    • Description: Provides support and resources for individuals with ADHD.

Eating Disorders

• Anorexia & Bulimia Care (ABC)

    • Website: anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

    • Helpline: 03000 11 12 13

    • Description: Offers support and resources for individuals dealing with eating disorders.

Ex-Care Kids (Former Foster Youth)

• The Care Leavers' Association

    • Website: careleavers.com

    • Description: Provides support and advocacy for individuals who have been in care.

• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

    • Website: thecalmzone.net

    • Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

    • Description: Provides support for men in the UK who are down or in crisis.

• Shout

    • Website: giveusashout.org

    • Text: 85258

    • Description: A 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis.

Abuse Support for Adults

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline

    • Website: nationaldahelpline.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 2000 247

    • Description: Provides support for individuals experiencing domestic abuse.

• Women's Aid

    • Website: womensaid.org.uk

    • Description: Offers support and information for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

• Men's Advice Line

    • Website: mensadviceline.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 801 0327

    • Description: Provides support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

• Refuge

    • Website: refuge.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 2000 247

    • Description: Offers support for women and children escaping domestic violence.

Abuse Support for Children

• NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

    • Website: nspcc.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0808 800 5000

    • Childline: 0800 1111

    • Description: Provides support for children and young people experiencing abuse.

• Childline

    • Website: childline.org.uk

    • Helpline: 0800 1111

    • Description: Offers confidential support for children and young people.

• Barnardo's

    • Website: barnardos.org.uk

    • Description: Provides support for vulnerable children and young people, including those experiencing abuse.

General Abuse Support

• Victim Support

    • Website: victimsupport.org.uk

    • Helpline: 08 08 16 89 111

    • Description: Offers support for victims of crime, including abuse.

• SurvivorsUK

    • Website: survivorsuk.org

    • Helpline: 020 3598 3898

    • Description: Provides support for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Childline

• Website: childline.org.uk

• Helpline: 0800 1111

• Description: Provides confidential support for children and young people on a wide range of issues, including mental health.

YoungMinds

• Website: youngminds.org.uk

• Parents' Helpline: 0808 802 5544

• Description: Focuses on the mental health of children and young people, offering resources and support for both children and their parents.

Kooth

• Website: kooth.com

• Description: An online mental wellbeing community offering free, safe, and anonymous support for young people.

The Mix

• Website: themix.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 808 4994

• Description: Provides support for under-25s on a range of issues, including mental health, through various channels like phone, email, and web chat.

Place2Be

• Website: place2be.org.uk

• Description: Offers mental health support and counselling in schools, helping children to cope with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues.

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

• Website: nspcc.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 800 5000

• Childline: 0800 1111

• Description: Provides support for children and young people experiencing abuse, which can include mental health support.

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families

• Website: annafreud.org

• Description: Offers resources and support for children, young people, and their families to improve mental health and wellbeing.

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)

• Website: nhs.uk

• Description: Provides NHS services for children and young people with mental health issues.

Beat

• Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

• Youthline: 0808 801 0711

• Studentline: 0808 801 0811

• Description: Provides support and resources for young people dealing with eating disorders, including helplines, online support groups, and information.

Anorexia & Bulimia Care (ABC)

• Website: anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

• Helpline: 03000 11 12 13

• Description: Offers support and resources for individuals dealing with eating disorders, including children and young people.

YoungMinds

• Website: youngminds.org.uk

• Parents' Helpline: 0808 802 5544

• Description: Provides mental health support for children and young people, including those dealing with eating disorders.

The Mix

• Website: themix.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 808 4994

• Description: Offers support for under-25s on a range of issues, including eating disorders, through various channels like phone, email, and web chat.

Childline

• Website: childline.org.uk

• Helpline: 0800 1111

• Description: Provides confidential support for children and young people on a wide range of issues, including eating disorders.

Place2Be

• Website: place2be.org.uk

• Description: Offers mental health support and counselling in schools, helping children to cope with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues, including eating disorders.

Beat

• Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

• Youthline: 0808 801 0711

• Studentline: 0808 801 0811

• Description: Provides support and resources for young people dealing with eating disorders, including helplines, online support groups, and information.

Anorexia & Bulimia Care (ABC)

• Website: anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

• Helpline: 03000 11 12 13

• Description: Offers support and resources for individuals dealing with eating disorders, including children and young people.

YoungMinds

• Website: youngminds.org.uk

• Parents' Helpline: 0808 802 5544

• Description: Provides mental health support for children and young people, including those dealing with eating disorders.

The Mix

• Website: themix.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 808 4994

• Description: Offers support for under-25s on a range of issues, including eating disorders, through various channels like phone, email, and web chat.

Childline

• Website: childline.org.uk

• Helpline: 0800 1111

• Description: Provides confidential support for children and young people on a wide range of issues, including eating disorders.

Place2Be

• Website: place2be.org.uk

• Description: Offers mental health support and counselling in schools, helping children to cope with a wide range of emotional and mental health issues, including eating disorders.

NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children)

• Website: nspcc.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 800 5000

• Childline: 0800 1111

• Description: Offers support for children and young people experiencing abuse. They provide a helpline for adults concerned about a child and Childline for children themselves.

The Mix

• Website: themix.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 808 4994

• Description: Provides support for under-25s on a range of issues, including abuse, through various channels like phone, email, and web chat.

Barnardo's

• Website: barnardos.org.uk

• Description: Offers support for vulnerable children and young people, including those experiencing abuse. They provide various services and resources to help children and families.

YoungMinds

• Website: youngminds.org.uk

• Parents' Helpline: 0808 802 5544

• Description: Focuses on the mental health of children and young people, including those who have experienced abuse. They offer resources and support for both children and their parents.

Victim Support

• Website: victimsupport.org.uk

• Helpline: 08 08 16 89 111

• Description: Provides support for victims of crime, including children who have experienced abuse.

The Survivors Trust

• Website: thesurvivorstrust.org

• Helpline: 0808 801 0818

• Description: Offers support for survivors of rape and sexual abuse, including children and young people.

National Autistic Society

• Website: autism.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 800 4104

• Description: Offers support and resources for autistic individuals and their families, including adults.

ADHD Foundation

• Website: adhdfoundation.org.uk

• Description: Provides support and resources for individuals with ADHD, including adults.

Autistica

• Website: autistica.org.uk

• Description: Focuses on research and support for autistic individuals, including resources for adults.

AADD-UK (Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service)

• Website: aadd.org.uk

• Description: Provides information and support for adults with ADHD.

Dyspraxia Foundation

• Website: dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

• Helpline: 01462 454986

• Description: Offers support and resources for individuals with dyspraxia, including adults.

British Dyslexia Association

• Website: bdadyslexia.org.uk

• Helpline: 0333 405 4567

• Description: Provides support and resources for individuals with dyslexia, including adults.

Ambitious about Autism

• Website: ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

• Description: Offers support and resources for autistic individuals, including adults.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

• Website: neurodiversity-celebration-week.com

• Description: Promotes awareness and support for neurodiverse individuals, including adults.

Exceptional Individuals

• Website: exceptionalindividuals.com

• Description: Provides employment support and resources for neurodiverse individuals, including adults.

National Autistic Society

• Website: autism.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 800 4104

• Description: Offers support and resources for autistic individuals and their families, including children.

ADHD Foundation

• Website: adhdfoundation.org.uk

• Description: Provides support and resources for children with ADHD and their families.

Ambitious about Autism

• Website: ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk

• Description: Offers support and resources for autistic children and young people.

Dyspraxia Foundation

• Website: dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk

• Helpline: 01462 454986

• Description: Provides support and resources for children with dyspraxia and their families.

British Dyslexia Association

• Website: bdadyslexia.org.uk

• Helpline: 0333 405 4567

• Description: Offers support and resources for children with dyslexia and their families.

YoungMinds

• Website: youngminds.org.uk

• Parents' Helpline: 0808 802 5544

• Description: Provides mental health support for children and young people, including those who are neurodiverse.

Contact

• Website: contact.org.uk

• Helpline: 0808 808 3555

• Description: Offers support for families with disabled children, including those with neurodiverse conditions.

Cerebra

• Website: cerebra.org.uk

• Helpline: 0800 328 1159

• Description: Provides support for children with brain conditions, including neurodiverse conditions.

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)

• Website: ipsea.org.uk

• Description: Offers free and independent legally based information, advice, and support to help get the right education for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

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