Helplines and Support

Immediate access to curated UK support services. You are not alone.

UK Emergency Numbers

Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)

Call if you are in immediate danger.

Police Non-Emergency
NHS Non-Emergency
Silent 999 calls

If you are in danger but can't speak, call 999, listen, then press 55.

Guardian Angel Support

Guardian Support Line

Direct support line for users of the Guardian Angel app.

Guardian Email Support

For non-urgent support and inquiries.

National Domestic Abuse Helplines (UK)

Refuge (National DA Helpline)

24/7 helpline for women.

Men's Advice Line

Confidential helpline for male victims.

LGBTQ+ Support

National LGBT+ DA Helpline

For LGBT+ people experiencing abuse.

Galop

Support for LGBT+ victims of hate crime, DV or sexual violence.

Victim & Witness Support (UK)

Victim Support (England & Wales)

24/7 free supportline for anyone affected by crime.

Witness Service (Citizens Advice)

Free, independent support for witnesses of crime.

Mental Health Support (UK)

Samaritans

24/7 safe place to talk.

Mind Infoline

Information and signposting service.

Shout (Text service)

24/7 text support service.

Anxiety UK

Support and advice on anxiety conditions.

No Panic

Helpline for panic attacks and OCD.

Rethink Mental Illness

Advice for people with severe mental illness.

Postnatal Support

Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI)

Support for mothers with post-natal illness.

PANDAS Foundation

Support for families with pre/postnatal mental illnesses.

Alcohol, Drug & Addiction Support

Drinkline

National alcohol helpline.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Fellowship and support for recovery.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Support for family and friends.

FRANK

24/7 honest information about drugs.

Eating Disorder Support

Beat (Adult Helpline)

The UK's eating disorder charity.

Specialist Support & Counselling

Rape Crisis (England and Wales)

24/7 national helpline.

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

Helpline for adult survivors of childhood abuse.

National Stalking Helpline

Advice on dealing with stalking.

Child Protection (UK)

NSPCC Helpline

For adults concerned about a child.

Childline

Confidential service for under 19s.

NSPCC FGM Helpline

If you're concerned a child is at risk of FGM.

Housing & Homelessness (UK)

Shelter Emergency Helpline

Expert advice on housing and homelessness.

Centrepoint Helpline

Housing advice for young people 16-25.

StreetLink (England & Wales)

Connects people sleeping rough with local services.

The Mix (Under 25s)

Essential support for under 25s.

UK Charities & Support

Women's Aid

National charity working to end domestic abuse. Provides resources and a live chat service.

International Helplines

USA National DV Hotline
Canada (Assaulted Women's Helpline)
Australia (1800RESPECT)
New Zealand (Shine)
Interpreter Services

Many helplines, including the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, offer interpreter services on request. Ask for an interpreter when you call if you need one.