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.