EMERGENCY HELPLINES

If you need to speak to somebody urgently as you or someone you love may be in crisis, you could contact one of the following organisations. Please note RS Counselling is not responsible for the content on external websites.

  • Samaritans – 116 123

  • Bristol Mindline – 0808 808 0330

  • Mind – 0300 123 3393
    Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm.

  • CALM – 0800 58 58 58
    CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably for men aged 15 to 35. Daily, 5.00pm -12.00am.

  • Men’s Health Forum – 0330 097 0654

  • Mental Health Crisis Team – 01934 836 497 or 01934 836 447

  • National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 200 247
    Provide support and information for anyone experiencing domestic violence.

  • Stonewall – 0207 593 1850
    The UK charity for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies. Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm.

Under 25

  • Childline – 0800 1111
    Childline supports anyone under 19 in the UK.

  • NSPCC – 0808 800 5000

  • Young Minds – 0808 802 5544
    Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals. Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 open Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4.00pm.

  • Shout Crisis Textline – text SHOUT to 85258
    The service is free on most networks and available 24/7, and trained volunteers will listen to you, and work with to help you take the next steps towards feeling better.

  • Papyrus: young suicide prevention society – 0800 068 4141
    Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 5.00pm & 7.00pm – 10.00pm. Weekends 2.00pm – 5.00pm.

  • Kooth online counselling and information

  • Frank – 0300 123 6600
    Advice on drug use, if you are worried about yours or your friend’s drug use, talk to Frank.

  • The Mix – 0808 808 4994
    Information, support and listening for people under 25.

  • Runaway – 116 000
    For young people who are thinking of running away, have runaway, or have runaway and come back, concerns that someone you know is being treated badly and sexual exploitation.

  • Centrepoint – 0808 800 0661
    Free and confidential helpline providing homelessness advice and support to anyone in England aged 16-25.  Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.

  • Winston’s Wish – 0808 802 0021
    National confidential helpline offering support, information and guidance for young people who have had someone they know die. Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.

 All Ages