Other places to turn
Sometimes what you're facing needs a different kind of help. If that's where you are right now, Sounding Board may not be the right fit for you at this moment, and that's okay. These organisations are free, confidential and there for women across the UK, and most of the numbers below are free to call.
Life changes, and so do our needs. When you're ready to think through a decision or a way forward, we'll be here.
If you are in immediate danger, call 999.
If you can't speak, call 999 and then press 55 when prompted, so the operator knows it's a genuine emergency.
If you need to talk to someone now
| Organisation | Detail | Contact |
|---|
| Samaritans | Free, 24/7, confidential | 116 123 or jo@samaritans.org |
| Shout | Free text support, 24/7 | Text SHOUT to 85258 |
| CALM | For anyone in crisis | 0800 58 58 58 or webchat |
Mental health support
| Organisation | Detail | Contact |
|---|
| Mind | Mental health information and support | 0300 123 3393 or mind.org.uk |
| Rethink Mental Illness | Advice and support | 0300 5000 927 or rethink.org |
| SANEline | Out-of-hours mental health support | 0300 304 7000 (4:30pm–10:30pm) |
Domestic abuse
| Organisation | Detail | Contact |
|---|
| National Domestic Abuse Helpline | Free, 24/7, run by Refuge | 0808 2000 247 or nationaldahelpline.org.uk |
| Women's Aid | Support, information and local services | womensaid.org.uk |
| Respect Phoneline | If you're concerned about your own behaviour | 0808 802 4040 |
Sexual violence and abuse
| Organisation | Detail | Contact |
|---|
| Rape Crisis | Free, confidential support | 0808 500 2222 or rapecrisis.org.uk |
| Survivors UK | For male survivors of sexual violence | survivorsuk.org |
| Find an ISVA | Independent Sexual Violence Adviser near you | survivorsuk.org/isva |
Bereavement and loss
| Organisation | Detail | Contact |
|---|
| Cruse Bereavement Support | Free support after bereavement | 0808 808 1677 or cruse.org.uk |
| Winston's Wish | For bereaved children and families | 08088 020 021 or winstonswish.org |
Financial difficulty
| Organisation | Detail | Contact |
|---|
| StepChange | Free debt advice | 0800 138 1111 or stepchange.org |
| Citizens Advice | Free, impartial advice on money, benefits and more | citizensadvice.org.uk |
When you're ready to talk something through, we're here.
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