Citizens Advice 
Citizens Advice exists to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. Get confidential information and advice on benefits, work, debt and money, family, housing, legal, immigration, health and more. Call 0800 144 8848 or visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ 

 

Addiction 

Addiction Helper 
Free, confidential advice line. To get help or advice for yourself or a loved one, call 0808 304 6307 or visit https://www.addictionhelper.com/ 

Alcoholics Anonymous 
Get help and support for a drinking problem. Call 0800 917 7650, email help@aamail.org or visit https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ 

FRANK 
Talk to FRANK to get impartial drugs advice. Call 0300 123 6600, text 82111, or visit https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you 

Gam Care 
Get support for gambling behaviours. Call 0808 8020 133, WhatsApp on 20 3031 8881 or visit https://www.gamcare.org.uk/  

 

Financial support 

Money Helper 
The free and impartial money advice service, set up by the government. Access information and support on topics including money worries, family and care, housing, benefits, pensions, savings and more. Call 0800 138 7777, WhatsApp +44 77 0134 2744 or visit https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/  

 

Health 

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)  
You can call the CALM on 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day) if you are struggling and need to talk. 

Find a GP 
Find a GP near you on the NHS website: 
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp 

Hub of Hope 
Hub of Hope is a national mental health database, bringing help and support together in one place. Visit: https://hubofhope.co.uk/ 

Mind 
Mind supports minds – offering help whenever you might need it through our information, advice and local services. Call 0300 123 3393, email info@mind.org.uk or visit: https://www.mind.org.uk/ 

Samaritans 
To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone), email jo@samaritans.org or visit: https://www.samaritans.org/  

Shout 
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, Shout is a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help. Text SHOUT to 85258

 

Housing 

Shelter 
Shelter offers advice and support services including one-to-one, personalised help with housing issues and homelessness, including legal support. Call the free emergency helpline on 0808 800 4444 or visit https://www.shelter.org.uk/ for help, advice and online chat services. 

 

Youth services 

Childline 
Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday. You can contact Childline about anything. Whatever your worry, it's better out than in. Call 0800 1111 or access web chat and email services on their website. Visit: https://www.childline.org.uk/  

National Youth Advocacy Service 
Support for care experienced children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations. Call 0800 616 101, email help@nyas.net or visit: www.nyas.net 
 

 

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