Carers UK – 0808 808 777
- Open on Mondays and Tuesday between 10.00am and 4.00pm
Carers UK makes life better for carers
Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Freephone 0800 58 58 58
- Both the CALM telephone line and web chat service are available from 5.00pm to 2.00am Monday to Sunday
CALM is a charity that aims to prevent male suicide by offering support to men in the UK
Compassionate Friends – 0345 123 2304
- Support and Friendship for bereaved parents and their families by those similarly bereaved
Open every day of the year from 10.00am to 4.00pm and 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Email helpline@tcf.org.uk
Domestic Violence 24 Hour Helpline – Freephone 0808 2000 247
- Works to promote protection for women and children suffering from or exposed to domestic violence
Haven Chorley – 0330 008 3677
- A welcoming and non-judgmental retreat for individuals aged 18+ struggling with life challenges or who are in crisis. The Chorley Haven service will also consider outreach from age 16 years
- Open 10.00am to 10.00pm, 7 days a week
Kooth
- Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people: www.kooth.com
- Monday to Friday, 12.00pm to 10.00pm
- Saturday to Sunday, 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Lancashire Wellbeing Service – 03450 138 208
- Lines open Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) 8.00am to 6.00pm
A free service offering practical, short-term support towards a better quality of life
Men’s Advice Line – Freephone 0808 801 0327
- Lines open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Helpline for male victims of domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members)
MOSAC – Freephone 0800 980 1958
- Supporting all non-abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused
National Self Harm Network – 0800 622 600
N-Compass North West – 03450 138 208
- Lines are open 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Calls are charged at standard network rate
Advocacy, carers services, health & wellbeing, young people’s services, self-harm support & volunteering, counselling, carers services, health & wellbeing, young people’s services, self-harm support & volunteering
NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
- This Helpline operates 24/7 so if you are an adult who is concerned or if you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact the professional counsellors for help, advice and support, this can be done anonymously if you wish
Rape Crisis – Freephone 0808 802 9999
- 12noon to 2.20pm and 7.00pm to 9.30pm every day of the year
Help if you have experienced rape, child sexual abuse or any kind of sexual violence: details of local Rape Crisis services; information about sexual violence for survivors and people supporting survivors
SANE line – 0300 304 7000
- SANE line is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers
- Open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm
SEED Eating Disorders Support Services – 01482 718130
- Offering information, advice, education and practical help for individuals suffering from eating disorders and their carers
Sudden Trauma Information Service – 0845 367 0998
- Confidential helpline of all kinds of sudden trauma – road traffic accidents, assault, industrial and domestic accidents and sudden death
Young Minds
Online resource fighting for young people’s mental health: youngminds.org.uk