Christmas Contacts

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Beat

Beat's helplines are open Monday to Friday,3pm to 8pm.

0808 801 0677 (England)

Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

CALM's helpline and webchat are open from 5pm to midnight, every day of the year.

0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides a helpline and online chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.

Combat Stress

Combat Stress’s helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

0800 1381 619
combatstress.org.uk
Treatment and support for armed forces veterans who have mental health problems.

The Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends helpline is open from 10am to 4pm, and 7pm to 10pm, every day of the year.

0345 123 2304
tcf.org.uk
Provides support to bereaved families after the death of a child.

Cruse Bereavement Support

The Cruse helpline is open Monday to Friday, from 9:30am. The closing time varies per day, from 5pm to 8pm. You can check Cruse's helplines page for more information about their opening hours.

0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Information and support after a bereavement.

Men's Advice Line

The Men's Advice Line is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.

0808 801 0327
mensadviceline.org.uk
Confidential advice and support for men who have experienced domestic violence and abuse by a current or ex-partner or family member.

NHS 111 (England)

111
18001 111 (text relay)
NHS 111 BSL service
111.nhs.uk
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people in England. If you call 111, select option 2 to access a 24/7 helpline offering urgent mental health support. 

NHS UK

nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

Relate

relate.org.uk
Provides help and support with relationships, including counselling and telephone support.

Samaritans

Samaritans' helplines are open every day of the year.

116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Shout

Shout is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

85258 (text SHOUT)
giveusashout.org
Confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)

uk-sobs.org.uk
Emotional and practical support and local groups for anyone bereaved or affected by suicide.