Advicenow

Independent website providing up-to-date info on rights & legal issues. CODES: AH, AD, BA, LA

Alcoholics Anonymous

Fellowship of people who help each other to recover from alcoholism. Call their national helpline free on 0800 9177 650 or email help@aamail.org, or enter your postcode to find your nearest support meeting. CODES: C

At A Loss

'One stop shop' website for finding specific and local bereavement support. If you are grieving for someone, visit the site. CODES: MS

Childline

Free, confidential helpline for young people. Great information on the website. If you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free. CODES: MH, AD, C

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free information and advice on legal, financial and other problems. Go to the website to find your nearest branch. CODES: AH, DA, BA, LA

Cruse Bereavement Care - National Helpline

Monday & Friday: 9:30am-5pm (not bank holidays); Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30am-8pm; The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. Group, one to one and peer support; friendship support, practical support, listening, drop-in, phone helpline and more. MON, FRI: 9.30-5 TUE,WED,THU: 9.30-8 SAT, SUN: 10-2 ONLINE MESSAGE CHAT ALSO AVAILABLE: MON-FRI: 9AM-9PM CODES: C

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am; The UK's first 'homeless-friendly' hospice. 24-hour helpline: 0161 785 5635. "Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. Our healthcare focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients." CODES: C, MS, B, BS, BE, ET, FF, FC, F, IT

Drink Coach

Download the free app to help you track and change your drinking habits.

Frank

Monday-Sunday: 2pm-6pm (live chat); Drug advice for young people. Web: www.talktofrank.com; SMS: 82111; email: frank@talktofrank.com. CODES: AD, C, DW, OL

GamCare

Monday-Sunday: 8am-12am; GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling across England, Scotland and Wales. They operate the National Gambling HelpLine, as well as providing free treatment at 120 locations across Great Britain. Their dedicated advice service for young people is at https://www.bigdeal.org.uk/ CODES: C

Hearing Voices Network

A network for people who hear voices and see visions. If you want information about hearing voices groups please email info@hearing-voices.org. CODES: MH, C

Housing Justice

Supports night shelters, drop-ins and hundreds of practical projects nationwide by providing advice and training for churches and community groups who work with homeless people.

LawWorks

To find your local legal advice clinic, go to the website and type in your postcode, city or town, and search according to the area of law. CODES: LA

Marie Curie Support Line

Monday-Friday: 11am-6pm (support line); Saturday: 11am-5pm (support line); Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (information and support nurse); Call the free Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with a terminal illness, whatever your situation. CODES: AD, MS

MIND

Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm; Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. info@mind. org.uk Legal support: 0300 466 6463; legal@mind.org.uk Helpline and legal line is open Monday – Friday 9am-6pm CODES: MH, AD, LA

Missing People

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am; For anyone 18+ who is away from home. Confidential advice, and can help pass a message home and make referrals to other agencies where appropriate. You can text 116 000 even if you have no credit left on your phone, or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk. CODES: AD

My Life, My Choices (St Mungo's)

'My Life, My Choices: telling people what matters to me at the end of my life' will help you discuss your rights and treatment. Where would you like to be cared for? Do you want to appoint someone to speak on your behalf? Answers to some of the questions you may have. CODES: MS, AD, LA

National Debtline

Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm; Saturday: 9:30am-1pm; Fact sheets and information about debt and managing it. CODES: AD, DA

National Domestic Violence Helpline

24/4 helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. CODES: AH, C

National Problem Gambling Clinic

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Helps problem gamblers in England and Wales aged 16+. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapist and CAB debt management specialist. Contact in person (find your nearest clinic online), by phone (020 7381 7722) or e-mail (gambling.cnwl@nhs.net). Urgent advice line: 0800 0234 650. Fax: 020 7381 7723 gambling.cnwl@nhs.net CODES: MH, AD, C, DA

National Self-Harm Network

Supporting individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life Resources and information available online. A supportive and understanding forum. CODES: MH, C

No Panic

Monday-Friday: 10am-10pm; Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk. CODES: MH, AD, C, DW, OL

Over-Count

Tuesday: 7pm-10pm; Information for people addicted to over-the-counter drugs.

POhWER

Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm; If you have mental health problems or learning disabilities and need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment, get in touch. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025. CODES: AD, C, MS

Prisoners' Advice Service (PAS)

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm ; Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm (advice line, closed 1pm–2pm); Free legal advice and support to adult prisoners through a telephone advice line, letters clinic and legal outreach sessions. CODES: AD, LA

Rape Crisis (England & Wales)

Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm; Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm; Basic information so survivors of sexual violence can access the relevant services in England and Wales. See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland. CODES: AD, C, MS, SH, LA

Re-Solv

Monday-Friday: 10:30am-4pm (helpline - not public holidays); Information about inhalant abuse (aka sniffing, glue sniffing, tooting and huffing). Outside helpline hours, an answer phone message gives an emergency contact. Good leaflets and sites for children. Phone or email (information@re-solv.org). Works closely with Solve It, who offer an online counselling service (01536 414690). CODES: AD, C, DW, OL

Release (drug & legal helpline)

Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm (drugs helpline - 0845 4500 215) ; Monday-Friday: 2pm-4pm (drugs helpline); Specialist advice on drugs and drugs law. Information on your rights on arrest. Complete the web form, ring or email ask@release.org.uk Helpline 0845 4500 215 ask@release.org.uk (open 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, Monday-Friday) CODES: AD, LA

Respond

Thursday: 10am-4pm (helpline); Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk. CODES: MH, AD, C, MS

Rethink

Monday-Friday-Friday: 9:30am-4pm (helpline); Employment, supported housing, day services, helplines etc for people affected by severe mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email advice@rethink.org. CODES: MH, AH, AD, C, ET

Royal British Legion

Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm (contact centres); Delivers information, advice and support to members of the British armed forces, reservists, veterans and their families across the UK. Visit one of their centres, call (free from UK landlines and main mobile networks) or use their online resources to find out more. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, DA, ET, IT, OW, TS

Salvation Army - I Need to Find Someone

If you have lost touch with someone (family or friends), you can begin your search here. Phone, write or email family.tracing@salvationarmy.org.uk. Provide your full name, DOB and address, and the following information about the person you are looking for: their full name, DOB, relationship to you and why you are out of touch.

Sexual Health Helpline

Find your nearest clinic or just find out about AIDS and HIV. Info on contraception, family planning, sexual health, clinics etc. CODES: C, MS, SH

Suicide Bereaved Network

Free support groups (check the online map of groups), counselling and information for people bereaved by someone's suicide. CODES: C, AD

The Loss Foundation

Support for those that have lost loved ones to cancer. Free support groups and therapy. Visit website to find out the date of their next group near you. CODES: AD, C

The Mix

Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm (helpline & webchat) ; Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (80849) or email via the website. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, DA, LA

The Runaway Helpline

Monday-Sunday: 8am-12am (call or text, open 24hours); Free, confidential 24-hour helpline for young people who've run away or are thinking of running away. 1-2-1 chat service for people aged 11-17. If you're over 17, they can still support you through the free, 24/7 helpline by phone, text and email on 116 000 or 116000@missingpeople.org.uk CODES: C

Tourettes Action

Monday & Tuesday: 6pm-8pm (leave a message outside these times and they will phone back); Thursday: 9am-8pm (leave a message outside these times and they will phone back); Help and support for people (including children and young people) with Tourette's Syndrome. Phone or email help@tourettes-action.org.uk. Find out about diagnosis and support after diagnosis. CODES: AD, C

UK Hepatitis C Resource Centre

Excellent online information centre on hepatitis C. Runs the Hepatitis C Information Line for patients and professionals alike.

Victim Support

The national charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Victim Supportline: 0808 1689 111. Ring the helpline, email (supportline@victimsupport.org.uk) or visit the website to find out your near centre. CODES: C

Young Minds

Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges. Advice on mental health, medications and depression. Advice on Coronavirus too. CODES: AD, MH, MS

Youth Access

The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website. CODES: MH, AD, C, OL