Age UK Advice Line
Support for older people
0800 678 1602
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Support between sessions
Helplines
Sometimes things feel heavy between sessions, and reaching out for support can help. These organisations may be able to help if you need someone sooner.
Immediate danger: If you feel unable to stay safe or are worried about your immediate wellbeing, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
National support organisations
Beat Eating Disorders
Support and information for eating difficulties, for all ages in England
0808 801 0677; Monday–Friday, 3pm–8pm
Visit website ↗Childline
Support for children and young people
0800 1111
Visit website ↗Crisis
Help for people experiencing homelessness
Visit website ↗Hearing Voices Network
Information and help finding peer-support groups for people who hear voices
Visit website ↗Marie Curie
Support for people with terminal illness and their families
0800 090 2309
Visit website ↗Mind
Mental-health information and signposting
0300 123 3393
Visit website ↗MindOut
LGBTQ+ mental-health support
0300 772 9855 — confidential answerphone
Visit website ↗NACOA
Support for children and adults affected by parental drinking
0800 358 3456
Visit website ↗National Self-Harm Network
Online forum support for self-harm recovery
Visit website ↗NHS 111
Urgent mental-health support and advice
Call 111 and select the mental health option
Visit website ↗National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse
0808 2000 247
Visit website ↗Relate
Relationship support and counselling
0300 100 1234
Visit website ↗Rethink Mental Illness
Support and advice for living with mental illness
0808 801 0525
Visit website ↗Samaritans
24/7 emotional support
116 123
Visit website ↗Shout
24/7 crisis support by text
Text SHOUT to 85258
Visit website ↗StepChange
Debt crisis and financial-hardship advice
0800 138 1111
Visit website ↗Stonewall
LGBTQ+ information and advocacy
Visit website ↗SupportLine
Confidential emotional support
01708 765200
Visit website ↗Talk to Frank
Drug and alcohol information and support
0300 123 6600
Visit website ↗The Mix
Online support for young people
For urgent support, text THEMIX to 85258
Visit website ↗Victim Support
Support for people affected by crime
0808 168 9111
Visit website ↗Women’s Aid
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse
Visit website ↗YoungMinds
Support for young people’s mental health
Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544
Visit website ↗Farnborough and North Hampshire
Farnborough Foodbank
Local food support
01252 331 668
Visit website ↗Hart Voluntary Action
Local counselling and mental-health services
01252 815 652
Visit website ↗Mental Health Crisis Line
24/7 urgent support for Surrey and North East Hampshire
0800 915 4644; text 07717 989 024
Visit website ↗Safe Havens
Urgent support for adults in Surrey and North East Hampshire, in person or online
Open daily 6pm–11pm; no appointment needed
Visit website ↗TalkPlus
NHS talking therapies for anxiety, stress and depression
01252 533 355
Visit website ↗Step by Step
Support for young people facing homelessness and other challenges
01252 346 100
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