This directory brings together UK organisations offering mental health assistance, crisis intervention, safeguarding information, practical advice and specialist support across a range of circumstances.
Some services operate across the United Kingdom, while others are specific to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Opening hours, eligibility and availability may vary.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 (UK) or your local emergency number.
For international support, please visit Find A Helpline.
Select the relevant section below:
1. Mental Health Crisis & Suicide Prevention
NHS Urgent Mental Health Support
Urgent mental health assessment and support. In England, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. Arrangements differ across the devolved nations.
Samaritans
Confidential emotional support for anyone experiencing distress, loneliness, suicidal thoughts or difficulty coping. Available 24/7.
Telephone: 116 123
Shout
Free, confidential, 24/7 text-based mental health support for people experiencing emotional distress.
Text SHOUT to 85258.
CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
Suicide prevention and emotional support for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health, including men.
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58
Mind
Mental health information, guidance on accessing crisis services, advocacy and support.
Rethink Mental Illness
Information and practical support for people living with mental illness, their families and carers.
2. Self-Harm & Safety Planning
Stay Alive
Suicide prevention and safety planning resources, including tools for managing suicidal thoughts and identifying sources of support.
https://stayalive.prevent-suicide.org.uk/
distrACT
Information, coping strategies and resources for people experiencing thoughts of self-harm or concerned about someone else.
https://www.expertselfcare.com/health-apps/distract/
Harmless
Specialist information and support relating to self-harm, suicide prevention and recovery.
Samaritans Self-Help
Self-help activities and techniques designed to help people recognise, understand and manage difficult emotions.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/self-help/
These resources may complement professional support but are not substitutes for emergency medical care or urgent crisis intervention.
3. Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse can include physical, emotional, psychological, sexual and economic abuse, as well as coercive and controlling behaviour. Support is available regardless of whether abuse has been reported to the police.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Refuge
Confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse in England. Available 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Women's Aid
Information, practical guidance and access to domestic abuse support services.
Men's Advice Line
Specialist support for men experiencing domestic abuse, including coercive control and psychological, physical or sexual abuse.
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
ManKind Initiative
Support for male victims of domestic abuse, including information about available services and options.
Telephone: 01823 334244
Respect Phoneline
Confidential support for people concerned about their own abusive, controlling or harmful behaviour towards a partner or family member.
Telephone: 0808 802 4040
https://respectphoneline.org.uk/
Scotland – Domestic Abuse & Forced Marriage Helpline
Telephone: 0800 027 1234
Wales – Live Fear Free
Telephone: 0808 80 10 800
https://www.gov.wales/live-fear-free
Northern Ireland – Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline
Telephone: 0808 802 1414
4. Honour-Based Abuse, Forced Marriage & Female Genital Mutilation
Karma Nirvana
Specialist support for individuals affected by honour-based abuse and forced marriage, including people concerned about family or community pressure, threats, violence or coercion.
Telephone: 0800 5999 247
Forced Marriage Unit – UK Government
Government advice and assistance for people at risk of forced marriage, those already affected and professionals supporting them.
Telephone: 020 7008 0151
5. Alcohol, Drugs & Substance Misuse
FRANK
Confidential information and advice about drugs, their effects, associated risks and accessing treatment.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Alcoholics Anonymous UK
Peer support and recovery meetings for people who want to stop drinking.
Telephone: 0800 9177 650
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Narcotics Anonymous UK
Peer support for people seeking recovery from drug addiction.
Telephone: 0300 999 1212
Drinkaware
Alcohol information, self-assessment tools and practical advice on drinking habits and reducing alcohol-related harm.
WithYou
Confidential support, advice and treatment for people experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs.
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
Change Grow Live
Community-based support, treatment and recovery services for substance misuse and related difficulties.
https://www.changegrowlive.org/
SMART Recovery UK
Structured peer support and practical techniques for managing addictive behaviours and supporting recovery.
Adfam
Information and support for families and loved ones affected by another person's alcohol, drug or gambling problems.
Important: Suddenly stopping alcohol or certain drugs, particularly benzodiazepines, can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Seek medical advice before stopping if you may be physically dependent.
6. Sexual Violence, Rape & Sexual Abuse
24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line
Free, confidential support for people aged 16 and over affected by rape or sexual abuse in England and Wales.
Telephone: 0808 500 2222
https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Specialist information, support and access to local rape crisis services.
SurvivorsUK
Specialist support for people affected by sexual violence or abuse.
Victim Support
Independent emotional and practical support for people affected by crime, whether or not the incident has been reported to the police.
Supportline: 08 08 16 89 111
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/
The Survivors Trust
A network of specialist organisations supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse and sexual violence.
7. Children, Young People & Safeguarding
Childline
Free, confidential support for children and young people under 19 experiencing emotional distress, abuse, bullying, family difficulties or other concerns.
Telephone: 0800 1111
NSPCC
Information, safeguarding advice and support for adults concerned about a child's safety or wellbeing.
Telephone: 0808 800 5000
YoungMinds
Mental health information and support for children, young people, parents and carers.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
The Mix
Emotional wellbeing, relationships, mental health and practical support for young people under 25.
CEOP Safety Centre
A reporting service for concerns about online child sexual abuse and exploitation.
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
If a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999. Safeguarding concerns can also be reported to the relevant local authority children's services.
8. Eating Disorders & Body Image
Beat Eating Disorders
Specialist information and support for people affected by eating disorders, including families and carers.
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
First Steps ED
Eating disorder support, recovery services and information for individuals and families.
NHS Eating Disorders
Information about eating disorders, recognising symptoms and accessing NHS assessment and treatment.
Eating disorders can involve serious physical health risks. If you are concerned about your physical health, seek medical advice promptly.
9. Bereavement, Grief & Loss
Cruse Bereavement Support
Information and emotional support for people experiencing bereavement.
Telephone: 0808 808 1677
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS)
Peer support for adults bereaved by suicide.
Telephone: 0300 111 5065
Support After Suicide Partnership
Information and a directory of specialist services for people affected by suicide bereavement.
https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/
Winston's Wish
Bereavement support for children, young people and their families.
Sands
Support for individuals and families affected by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or neonatal death.
10. Gambling
National Gambling Helpline – GamCare
Free, confidential support for people affected by gambling-related harm, including family members. Available 24/7.
Telephone: 0808 8020 133
GambleAware
Information, self-help resources and signposting to gambling harm support and treatment.
Gamblers Anonymous UK
Peer support and recovery meetings for people experiencing gambling difficulties.
11. Financial Difficulties, Debt & Housing
Financial hardship, debt, unemployment and housing insecurity can contribute significantly to emotional distress and psychological crisis.
StepChange Debt Charity
Free, confidential debt advice and support with debt management options.
Telephone: 0800 138 1111
National Debtline
Free, independent advice about debt and financial difficulties.
Telephone: 0808 808 4000
Citizens Advice
Information and advice about debt, benefits, housing, employment, consumer issues and legal rights.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Shelter
Housing advice and support for people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity or difficulties with their accommodation.
https://england.shelter.org.uk/
MoneyHelper
Free guidance on managing money, financial decisions and pensions.
Important Information
The organisations listed in this directory operate independently of Sussed Therapy. Their services, opening hours, eligibility criteria, geographical coverage and contact details may change.
Some organisations offer immediate crisis support, while others provide information, advocacy, peer support, treatment or longer-term assistance. Please check the relevant organisation's website for current details.
Sussed Therapy is not an emergency or crisis intervention service. Emails, messages and website enquiries are not continuously monitored, and an immediate response cannot be guaranteed.
If you are an existing client, please follow any individual safety or crisis plan agreed as part of your therapeutic work, where applicable.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 in the United Kingdom or contact the emergency services in your current country.
You do not need to wait until a situation becomes an emergency before seeking support.
Directory reviewed: October 2026. Please verify service details before relying on them.
International Crisis & Mental Health Support
If you are outside the UK, crisis services, emergency telephone numbers and mental health support pathways will vary depending on your country.
Find A Helpline
https://findahelpline.com/
An international directory to help you locate emotional support, crisis helplines and specialist services in your country.
You may also contact a local healthcare provider, mental health crisis team or emergency department.
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