Support helplines
Self-isolation can have a negative impact on mental health or leave you in an uncomfortable living situation. Below is a list of organisation's that offer support for those going through difficulties.
Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Age UK have a new helpline dedicated to provide practical and emotional support to those over 70, especially those who are self-isolating and live alone.
Phone: 0166 299 2239
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society have a Dementia Connect support line for those worried about themselves or a loved during this time.
Phone: 0333 150 3456.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is a charity working to relieve and support those living with anxiety by offering information, support and understanding.
Phone: 03444 775 774. (Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm)
Text: 07537 416 905.
CALM
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a support line for men.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight)
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Childline
Childline a confidential line for children to call if they need help or advice about any topic.
Phone: 0800 1111
You can also access 1-2-1 counselling. (9am-midnight)
Family Action
Family Action aims to support adult family members deal with the pressures of family life
Phone: 0808 802 6666
Text: 07537 404 282
Email: familyline@family-action.org.uk
Website: www.family-action.org.uk/
Kooth
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Website: www.kooth.com/
Mind
Mind aims to support individuals with their mental health
Phone: 0300 123 3393 ( Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm except bank holidays)
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: www.mind.org.uk/
No Panic
No Panic offers support and information for those who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.
Phone: 0844 967 4848 (10.00am - 10.00pm. NOTE: calls cost 5p a minute + your access charge)
Youth Helpline: 0330 606 1174 (13-20 year-olds 10.00am - 10.00pm)
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk/
Papyrus UK
Papyrus UK is a charity working towards the prevention of young suicide.
Phone: 0800 0684141
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Refuge
Refuge is an organisation that helps women and children suffering from domestic abuse. They provide a freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Respect
Respect offers a helpline for men suffering from domestic abuse.
Phone: 0808 8010327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk/
Samaritans
Samaritans offers emotional support to all ages.
Phone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is a helpline for those over the age of 55:
Phone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk/
Stop it now!
Stop It Now! aims to prevent child sexual abuse, the helpline is available for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse.
Phone: 0808 1000 900
Secure messaging service: contactus.stopitnow.org.uk/
Website: https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/
Switchboard
Switchboard is a line for LGBT+ support.
Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am -10pm)
Website: switchboard.lgbt/help/ (chat online)
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Young Minds
Young Minds is a charity championing the wellbeing and mental health of young people.
Phone: 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline - Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)
Text: text YM to 85258 (If you need urgent help)
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
