Suicide, crisis & someone to talk to

• Samaritans — Free, 24/7 confidential emotional support, any time day or night.
  Call: 116 123 — Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  www.samaritans.org
• PAPYRUS – HOPELINE247 — Confidential support for children and young people under 35 who are having suicidal thoughts.
  Call: 0800 068 4141 — Text: 07786 209 678 — Available 24/7.
  www.papyrus-uk.org
• CALM — Free, confidential support for anyone feeling down, struggling, or in crisis.
  Call: 0800 58 58 58 — 5pm–midnight every day.
  www.thecalmzone.net
• NHS 111 — Urgent medical help or advice when it's not a life-threatening emergency.
  Call: 111 — Available 24/7.
  www.nhs.uk/nhs-111
• NHS 111 Wales — Urgent health advice and mental health support in Wales.
  Call: 111 — Available 24/7.
  111.wales.nhs.uk
• C.A.L.L. Wales — Free, confidential mental health help and emotional support.
  Call: 0800 132 737 — Text: 81066 — Available 24/7.
• Breathing Space Scotland — Free, confidential support if you're feeling low, anxious or stressed.
  Call: 0800 83 85 87 — 6pm–2am weekdays; 24hrs weekends & bank holidays.
  breathingspace.scot

Mental health support

• Mind — Information, advice and support for anyone experiencing mental health problems.
  www.mind.org.uk
• Mind Cymru — Mental health support and advice across Wales.
  www.mind.org.uk/mind-cymru
• Every Mind Matters — Practical tips and advice to help you look after your mental health.
  www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
• Hub of Hope — Search for mental health and wellbeing support near you.
  hubofhope.co.uk

Drugs & alcohol support

• FRANK — Free, confidential information, advice and support about drugs and alcohol for anyone, any age.
  Call: 0300 123 6600 — Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  www.talktofrank.com
• Drinkline — Free, confidential support if you're worried about drinking — your own, or someone else's.
  Call: 0300 123 1110 — Weekdays 9am–8pm; weekends 11am–4pm.
  www.nhs.uk/drinkline
• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) — Free support for anyone who wants to stop drinking. You don't have to be alone through this.
  Helpline: 0800 917 7650 — Available 24/7.
  www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
• We Are With You — Free and confidential support for anyone affected by drugs or alcohol.
  Helpline: 0808 801 0750
  www.wearewithyou.org.uk
• Al-Anon — Support for families and friends who are affected by someone else's drinking. You matter too.
  Helpline: 0800 008 6811
  www.al-anonuk.org.uk
• Samaritans — If you're struggling, distressed, or simply need someone to listen without judgement.
  Call free: 116 123 — Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  www.samaritans.org

⚠️ If someone needs urgent medical help after taking drugs or drinking alcohol, call 999 immediately.

Domestic abuse & safety

• Live Fear Free Wales — Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in Wales experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence.
  Call: 0808 80 10 800 — Text: 0786 007 7333 — Available 24/7.
  www.gov.wales/live-fear-free
• Welsh Women's Aid — Support, advice and services across Wales for women and children experiencing domestic abuse.
  welshwomensaid.org.uk
• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) — Free, confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse in England.
  Call: 0808 2000 247 — Available 24/7.
  www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
• Men's Advice Line — Confidential support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
  Call: 0808 801 0327 — Weekdays 9am–5pm.
  mensadviceline.org.uk

📞 If you cannot safely speak during a 999 call in Wales, dial 999 and press 55 when prompted.

Children, young people & family support

• Meic Cymru — Confidential information, advice and support for children and young people up to age 25 in Wales.
  Call: 08088 02 3456 — Available 24/7.
  www.meiccymru.org
• Home-Start — Practical support and friendship for families with young children.
  www.home-start.org.uk
• Gingerbread — Advice, support and community for single parents.
  www.gingerbread.org.uk
• NSPCC — Keeping children safe. Advice, support and help if you're worried about a child.
  www.nspcc.org.uk

Money, debt & financial support

• Citizens Advice — Free advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and your rights.
  www.citizensadvice.org.uk
• Turn2us — Benefits calculator, grants and help finding support in your area.
  www.turn2us.org.uk
• StepChange — Free, expert debt advice and support to help you take control.
  www.stepchange.org
• Trussell Trust — Support if you're struggling to afford food. Find your local food bank.
  www.trussell.org.uk

Housing & homelessness support

• Shelter Cymru — Free, independent housing advice and support across Wales.
  sheltercymru.org.uk
• Shelter England — Housing advice and help if you're homeless or at risk.
  england.shelter.org.uk
• Llamau — Support for young people and anyone facing homelessness in Wales.
  www.llamau.org.uk

Find support near you

• Hub of Hope — Search for mental health, wellbeing and all kinds of local support services by location.
  hubofhope.co.uk
• Turn2us Adviser Finder — Search for local organisations and advice services covering money, housing, benefits and more.
  advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk