National helplines
General helplines
Samaritans
Confidential help for anyone who is experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Web: www.samaritans.org.uk
Tel: 08457 909090
Get Connected
Free helpline finding young people the best help whatever the problem. They can provide a free connection to any local or national service, or text information to mobiles. They also organise regular web chats.
Web: www.getconnected.org.uk
Tel: 0808 808 4994 (1pm-11pm)
Email: help@getconnected.org.uk
SupportLine
Confidential and emotional support on the telephone for children, young adults and adults who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk and victims of any form of abuse.
Web: www.supportline.org.uk
Tel: 020 8554 9004
Email: info@supportline.org.uk
Adoption UK Helpline
Helpline for adoptive families, prospective adopters and professionals in the field of adoption.
Web: www.adoptionuk.com/
Email: helpdesk@adoptionuk.org.uk Tel: 0844 848 7900
The Beaumont Trust
Helpline for anyone who needs information about transexualism or transvestism.
Web: www.gender.org.uk/bt/
Tel: 07000 287878 (limited opening hours)
British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy (BASRT)
Information and counselling on pregnancy issues, abortion and fertility.
Web: www.basrt.org.uk/
Tel: 0208 543 2707
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Information and counselling on pregnancy issues, abortion and fertility.
Web: www.bpas.org
Tel: 0845 730 4030
Brook Advisory Centres
Advice, counselling and medical help around contraception, pregnancy, abortion and sexual health.
Web: www.brook.org.uk/
Tel: 0800 018 5023
Text: 81222 (text BROOK INFO for information or BROOK SERVICE + your postcode for local services)
Cruse Bereavement Care
Support for anyone who has been affected by a death or knows someone else who is grieving.
Web: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Tel: 0808 808 1677 (9:30am-5pm)
Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
The D'arcy Lainey Foundation
Information and support for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender parents and their children.
Web: www.dalafo.org.uk/
Tel: 01380 727 935
Everyman Project
Counselling for men who want to stop their violent or abusive behaviour. Telephone helpline for anyone concerned about a man's violence.
Web: http://www.everymanproject.co.uk Tel: 020 7263 8884 (Mon-Thur)
Families Need Fathers
Helpline providing information and support for divorced, separated and separating parents on shared parenting.
Web: www.fnf.org.uk/
Tel: 08707 607496 (Mon-Fri, 6pm-10pm)
Family Planning Association
Information service on family planning and all aspects of sexual health.
Web: www.fpa.org.uk/
Tel: 0845 122 8690 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm)
Gingerbread
Advice line for lone parents providing emotional support and information and advice on rights and responsibilities.
Web: www.gingerbread.org.uk/
Tel: 0800 018 5026. (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Weds 9am - 8pm)
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
Helpline for lesbians and gay men, offering support and information.
Web: www.llgs.org.uk/ and www.queery.org.uk/ for a directory of their services and resources.
Tel: 020 7837 7324 (daily 10am -11pm)
Text: 020 7689 8501 (daily 10am - 11pm)
Parentline Plus
Service for people living in or working with stepfamilies. Advice, information and freephone telephone helpline.
Web: www.parentlineplus.org.uk/
Tel: 0808 800 2222
Email: parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk
Rape Crisis
Information about all areas of sexual abuse, including legal procedures, court and myths about rape, as well as links to local support groups.
Web: www.rapecrisis.co.uk/
Email: info@rapecrisis.org.uk
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASAC)
Free and confidential support service for anyone affected by rape.
Web: www.rasasc.org.uk
Tel: 08451 221 331 (Mon-Fri, 12pm-2.30, 7pm-9:30pm. Sat-Sun, 2.30pm-5pm)
Email: info@rasasc.org.uk
Refuge - Domestic Violence Helpline
Network of refuges for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Web: www.refuge.org.uk/
Tel: 0808 2000 247
Relate
Relate offers face-to-face advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support.
Web: www.relate.org.uk/
The Sexual Dysfunction Association
Information and advice on sexual dysfunction (problems having sex), for anyone affected by sexual dysfunction.
Web: www.sda.uk.net/
Tel: 0870 7743571 (Mon, Wed, Fri, 10am-4pm)
Email: info@sda.uk.net
Sexwise
A helpline available to young people concerned about any sex-related issue. Trained helpers can also provide details of your nearest sexual health clinic.
Web: http://www.ruthinking.co.uk/
Tel: 0800 28 29 30
Survivors
Offers confidential and emotional support on the telephone for children, young adults and adults affected by male sex abuse.
Web: www.survivorsuk.org/
Tel: 0845 122 1201 (Mon, Tue, Thur, 7pm-10pm)
Email: info@survivorsuk.org
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