Mental Health Support

If you need urgent support, the following organisations offer free, confidential help.

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General crisis support

• Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) | samaritans.org

• NHS 111: call or visit 111.nhs.uk if you need urgent medical or mental health support​

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LGBTQIA+ support

• Switchboard: a national LGBTQIA+ support line, available by phone, email, and chat | 0800 0119 100 | switchboard.lgbt

• MindOut: LGBTQ mental health service; online chat support is available nationally | mindout.org.uk

• For more LGBTQIA+ resources, visit my LGBTQ+ resources page.

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Abuse in relationships

Abuse in relationships can take many forms and can happen whether or not you live with the person concerned.

 

If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. If you cannot speak safely, call 999 and press 55 when prompted, your call will be transferred to the police. Please note that pressing 55 does not automatically track your location, particularly if you are calling from a mobile phone.

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• National Domestic Abuse Helpline: free, 24 hours a day | 0808 2000 247 | nationaldahelpline.org.uk

• Galop LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: for LGBTQ+ people | 0800 999 5428

• Men's Advice Line: for male, trans, and non-binary victims of domestic abuse | 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm) | mensadviceline.org.uk

• Loving Me: safe house accommodation and support for trans and non-binary victims of domestic abuse in England | 07902 478958 (Mon–Thu 10am–4pm, Fri 10am–3pm) | lovingme.uk

• The Freedom Programme: helps survivors understand and make sense of their experiences; free, available online and in person across the UK | freedomprogramme.co.uk

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NOTE: I make every effort to keep this page accurate and up to date, but I cannot guarantee that all information, contact details, and services listed here are current. I also cannot guarantee the quality of any service listed. If you notice anything that needs updating, please do let me know via the contact page.

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