Other Support
Find here some helplines and websites where you can get information, advice and support. All information provided by external organisations below is for reference purposes only. Please be aware they are not recommendations or guidance by SAYiT.Need urgent help or advice?
Childline
A free, private and confidential service for young people, where you can talk about anything.
https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/
Call (Open 24/7) 0800 1111
Webchat: (Open 24/7)
https://www.childline.org.uk/login/?returnPath=/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/chat-entry/
Samaritans
24 hour service, 7 days a week offering emotional support.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Call (Open 24/7) 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
The Mix
Essential support for under 25s. Phone, Email, Web support and Counselling.
0808 808 4994
www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team/crisis-messenger
Call 0808 808 4994
Text (Open 24/7)– text THEMIX to 85258
LGBT+ Specific support
LGBT Switchboard
An LGBT helpline for whatever you want to talk about
Call: 0300 330 063 (10:00-22:00 every day)
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
GALOP
The LGBT+ anti-violence charity for those who have experienced domestic abuse, hate crime or sexual violence
Call: 0800 999 5428
Webchat: http://www.galop.org.uk/report/
Mermaids
A helpline for trans young people.
Call: 0808 801 0400 (9:00-21:00 every day)
Email: info@mermaidsuk.org.uk
Other links and support for young people
Runaway Helpline
Runaway Helpline is here if you are thinking about running away, if you have already run away, or if you have been away and come back
Call: 116 000
Email: 116000@runawayhelpline.org.uk
SANEline
There for you if you’re experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else who is
www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helpline
Call: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day)
Papyrus
If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling
Call: 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends and bank holidays 2pm-10pm
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text: 07786 209 697
CALM
For male identifying people struggling with mental health.
Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day)
Webchat: (5pm–midnight every day)
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/
Nightline
If you’re a student, you can look on the nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too.
The Hideout
A website to help young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it’s happening to you. Please note their webiste and information doesn’t particulary reflect LGBT+ experiences of abuse.
https://thehideout.org.uk/young-people/home/
Talk to Frank
Information support and help around drugs
Call 0300 123 6600 (Open 24/7)
Text 82111
Email frank@talktofrank.com
