Wider Support Links

We invite you to use this space to explore wider support links and resources.

If you have any suggestions we can include please let us know by contacting: connect@bohypnic.com

~ Helplines

If you feel you are in an immediate crisis please call 999 (UK) or go to your local A&E.

Find your local crisis line in your country: findahelpline.com

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Mental Health & Emotional Crisis

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Saneline

Mental health helpline, available 365 days a year to people in crisis, those with enduring and relapsing conditions and those who care for them.

0300 304 7000- 4pm to 10pm UK time, 365 days of the year

support@sane.org.uk - responses within 72 hours.

www.sane.org.uk

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The Samaritans

Emotional support and talking helpline.

116 123 - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

www.samaritans.org.uk

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Calm

Helpline for anyone who is affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

0800 58 58 58 - 5pm to midnight UK time, every day

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

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Shout

If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support.

Confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

Text SHOUT to 85258

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Mind

Mental health charity providing further information on support and services.

0300 123 3393 - 9am to 6pm UK time, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).

www.mind.org.uk

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Grief & Bereavement

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Cruse

Helpline is run by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone in the UK affected by grief.

0808 808 1677

https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/helpline/

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Grief Encounter

Free, professional and specialist bereavement support services for Children and Young People.

0808 802 0111

https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/

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The Good Grief Trust

The Good Grief Trust exists to help all those affected by grief in the UK.

https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/

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Addiction & Substance Use

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Frank

Confidential information, advice and support for anyone concerned about alcohol and illegal drugs.

0300 123 6600 - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

https://talktofrank.com/

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Drinkline

Confidential helpline for anyone who is concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s.

0300 123 1110 - Weekdays 9am–8pm, Weekends 11am–4pm UK time

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Eating Disorders

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BEAT

Beat provides Helplines for people of all ages, offering support and information about eating disorders no matter where you are in your journey.

0808 801 0677 - 3pm– 8pm, Monday to Friday

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

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Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence & Stalking

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Helpline for women and children - domestic abuse, safety planning, advice and support.

0808 2000 247 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

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National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline

Helpline is for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse or violence.

0800 999 5428 - 9:15am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday UK time.

https://www.galop.org.uk/helpline

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The Men’s Advice Line

Supporting men affected by domestic abuse.

0808 801 0327 - 10am-5pm, Monday to Friday

https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

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Rape Crisis

A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16+ in England and Wales who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence.

0808 500 2222 - 24 hours a day, every day of the year

https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/

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Suzy Lamplugh National Stalking Helpline

The National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.

0808 802 0300 - 09:30 - 20:00, Mon and Wed / 09:30 - 16:00, Tues Thurs, Friday

https://www.suzylamplugh.org/how-can-the-helpline-help

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Victim Support

Support to help anyone affected by crime. Not only those who experience it directly, but also their friends, family and any other people involved.

0808 1689 111 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/how-we-can-help/

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Child Safety

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NSPCC

Advice and support if you have concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing.