Support & resources

Real help, and a way to help us back

Everything below the line is a free, established, independent UK service — nothing here is run by us, and none of it requires going through us first. If one of these fits what you're dealing with, go straight to them.

If you need to talk, right now

Crisis & emotional support

Any time, any problem

Samaritans

Free, confidential, 24 hours a day. You don't need to be suicidal to call.

116 123
Men specifically

CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably — built specifically around male suicide prevention.

0800 58 58 58 — 5pm to midnight
If money is the weight

Debt & financial pressure

Free, independent, FCA-regulated

National Debtline

Confidential debt advice, no judgement, run by a registered charity.

0808 808 4000
Free, independent, FCA-regulated

StepChange

The UK's largest debt charity — practical plans, not lectures.

0800 138 1111
If a substance has taken hold

Drugs & alcohol

UK government drugs advice

FRANK

Confidential, honest information on drug use — no judgement, no obligation.

0300 123 6600
National alcohol helpline

Drinkline

Free and confidential advice on drinking, for you or someone you're worried about.

0300 123 1110
If your own behaviour is worrying you

Anger & abusive behaviour

Confidential, non-judgemental

Respect Phoneline

For anyone worried about their own use of abuse or violence toward a partner — and for the people supporting them. Run by Respect, a registered UK charity.

0808 802 4040 — Mon–Fri 10am–5pm
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