A guide to end of life services (Marie Curie)

You can search for local services using their online directory or ring the support line. CODES: MS

Anxiety UK

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm; Advice and support people who suffer from anxiety. Phone the infoline or text 07537 416 905. CODES: MH, C, DW

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

British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am; Emergency contraception and termination advice. Calls to the Actionline (available 24/7) will be charged at a local rate. CODES: C, MS

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Monday-Sunday: 5pm-12am (open 365 days a year); The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day. Helpline and webchat open 365 days a year, 4pm to Midnight. CODES: MH, MS, C

Combat Stress

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24hr, 365 days helpline); National ex-services charity offering help with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - open 24/7. CODES: MH, AD, C, OL

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

Dental Helpline

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Free, independent and impartial service on all aspects of oral health. For urgent advice: 01788 539780. CODES: DT

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

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

Help for Depression

An online comprehensive explanation of the various approaches and treatments for depression. CODES: MH

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

Marie Stopes International

Very informative website and helpline for emergency contraception and termination advice. CODES: C, 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

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 Assn for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

Monday-Thursday: 10am-9pm; Friday: 10am-8pm; Help and support for adults who experienced childhood abuse. Call free from landlines or mobile networks, or email support@napac.org.uk. CODES: 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

NHS 111

Open 24/7. NHS services for Covid-19 are free for everyone. Dial 999 for emergencies.

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

One in Four

Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm; Friday: 9am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm; Support and resources for people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence. Useful info about coping with flashbacks and panic attacks. Phone or email admin@oneinfour.org.uk, CODES: MH, C, MS

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

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

Sane

Monday-Sunday: 4pm-10pm 0300 304 7000; We believe that no-one affected by mental illness should face crisis, distress or despair completely alone. Information on schizophrenia, depression and bi-polar disorder in Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi & Urdu as well as English. SANEline: 0300 304 7000 CODES: MH, C

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

Survivors UK

Monday-Sunday: 12pm-8pm (helpline webchat); National helpline offering information and support to men who have been sexually assaulted at any time in their lives, and those who care for them. One-to-one counselling and support groups for male survivors in the London area. Awareness and training for agencies whose client group includes male survivors. CODES: AD, C, SH

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

YMCA

Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW

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