Helpful National Links

Samaritans

A safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way - about whatever's getting to you

Tel: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

www.samaritans.org

CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Raises awareness of suicide. Their helpline and webchat offers emotional support, advice and information to men and their families.

Tel: outside London 0800 58 58 58, inside London 0808 802 5858, 5pm to midnight everyday.

Webchat: through the website

www.thecalmzone.net

Childline

Provides a confidential counselling service 24 hours a day

Free phone: 0800 1111

www.childline.org.uk

Family Mediators Association

Provides family mediation, with free legal advice where appropriate

General tel: 01355 244 594

E-mail: info@thefma.co.uk

www.thefma.co.uk

Maytree

Maytree is a national registered charity based in London. They provide a unique residential service for people in suicidal crisis so they can talk about their suicidal thoughts and behaviour. They offer a free four night, five day one-off stay to adults over the age of 18 from across the UK. Their aim is to provide a safe, confidential, non-medical environment for their guests.

Telephone: 020 7263 7070

Address: 72 Moray Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 3LG

Email: maytree@maytree.org.uk

www.maytree.org.uk

Saneline

National helpline offering emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems.

Tel: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm – 10.30pm daily)

Textline: available through the website

www.sane.org.uk

Shout

Can help with urgent issues such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying and relationship challenges. If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support, text Shout to 85258.

www.giveusashout.org

SignHealth

Help for profoundly deaf adults with mental health problems

Tel: 01494 687600

Textphone: 01494 687626

SMS/text message: 07966 976749

E-mail: info@signhealth.org.uk

www.signhealth.org.uk

The Mix

Aimed at people under 25. Their helpline and webchat is open between 4pm and 11pm, 7 days a week. They also run a crisis text service which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Telephone: 0808 808 4994

E-mail: through the website

Crisis text message service: Text THEMIX to 85258

Webchat: through the website

www.themix.org.uk

The Silverline

Confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK

Tel: 0800 470 8090 24 hours a day

Email: info@thesilverline.org.uk

www.thesilverline.org.uk