There are 1000s of services across the UK who can help with virtually anything. We have compiled a list but there are many more.
If none of the below seem suitable, please search for relevant support in your local area.
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Disclaimer: These are services and resources that appear helpful but we we cannot be responsible for the content of any linked sites. Please always exercise due diligence.
Finding Support
The Hub Of Hope
Database of support organisations from across the UK
Women’s Services Map
List of services across the UK for women in contact with the Criminal Justice System .. Accommodation, Finance, Health, Immigration or anything else you might need
https://www.womensservicesmap.com
CAB Citizens Advice Bureau
Practical help eg with benefits and help finding where else to get support of any kind
Staying Safe
Find out if your partner has a history of abuse
Northern Ireland
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/checking-persons-history-abuse
Scotland
Safety App
Victim Support
If you have experienced crime
Counselling Support
U.K.C.P
Directory of free counsellors
Accessing Change Together – Referral Hub
https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/adult-social-care/accessing-change-together/
My Sister’s Place
https://mysistersplace.org.uk/counselling/
The Maya Centre
multi-cultural, welcoming refugees and migrants
https://www.mayacentre.org.uk/our-services/
The Women’s Trust
https://womanstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/individual-counselling/
Rape Crisis Counselling (England and Wales)
https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/support-and-services/counselling/
WISH
Domestic/Sexual Violence
Refuge
Rape Crisis
Centres across the UK
Women’s Aid
Centres across the UK for support with domestic abuse
Women’s Aid ‘Survivor’s Handbook’
Women’s Aid (womensaid.org.uk)
Women’s Aid Survivors’ Forum
https://www.womensaid.org.uk/information-support/the-survivors-handbook
Rise – Freedom from Abuse
https://riseuk.org.uk/resources/wellbeing-for-adults
You My Sister
Mental health recovery after domestic abuse or any other male violence
The Freedom Programme
Courses for victims to understand domestic abuse
General Mental Health Support
Mental Health Foundation
Mind
Rethink
Support Line
Emotional support for children and adults
Samaritans
Confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or despair
Greater Manchester Doulas
Online support to any woman over anything anywhere
Mental Health Self Help
You My Sister
https://youmysister.org.uk/self-help
The Recovery College
Lots of helpful videos/self help tools
https://swlstg.nhs.uk/elearning-hub
Radio Lento
Relaxing meditation music
Specific Issues
B-Eat UK
Eating disorders
Anxiety UK
Depression Alliance
Includes network of self-help groups
No Panic
Support if you suffer panic attacks, phobias and OCD
OCD Action
OCD UK
Run by people with OCD. Includes facts, news and support
Bipolar UK
Suicide Prevention
Samaritans
Confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or despair
Staying Safe
Suicide Support
Papyrus
Young suicide prevention society
Mindcanyon
Mental Health Recovery & Suicide Prevention
For Men
CALM
Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15-35
Men’s Health Forum
Stress support for men by text, chat and email
Injury, Loss, Bereavement
Cruise
Bereavement Support
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Good Grief Trust
Bereavement Support
https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Dealing with Loss, injury or Death
Tips, advice and resources
Addiction Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous
CAIS
Drug and alcohol agency
Dan247
National drug and alcohol helpline
Kaleidoscope
Drug intervention programme
www.kaleidoscopeproject.org.uk
Talk to Frank
Support for if you are worried about your own or a friend/family members drug use
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamcare
National charity helping people overcome a gambling issue
Young People, Families, Relationships
Support Line
Emotional support for children & adults
NPSCC
Relate
Relationships support
Young Minds
Mental health support for young people & their carers
Family Lives
Advice on all aspects of parenting including dealing with bullying
Life Coach
Coaching on all aspects of family life involving guardians and children
https://www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk/topics/family-coaching.html