Meic Cymru
Telephone: 0808 80 23456 (8am – midnight, seven days a week)
Text: 84001
Website: www.meiccymru.org
Meic is a confidential, free helpline service for children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales. You can call, text or instant message them in Welsh or English for support, advice and information.
The Beyond Crisis Messenger provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are in crisis, you can text Beyond to 85258. Trained volunteers will listen to how you’re feeling and help you think the next step towards feeling better. Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.wearebeyond.org.uk
CALL (Community Advice and Listening Line) 24 HOURS A DAY
Telephone: 0800 132 737
Website: www.callhelpline.org.uk
Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service. C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.
Samaritans
Telephone: 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours a day)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
Provides confidential, non-judgmental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face.
NHS Direct Wales
Telephone: 0845 4647
Website: www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk
Health advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Mind Info Line
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday)
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mind provides confidential mental health information services. With support and understanding, Mind enables people to make informed choices. The Infoline gives information on types of mental distress, where to get help, drug treatments, alternative therapies and advocacy. Mind also has a network of nearly 200 local Mind associations providing local services.
Saneline
Telephone: 0845 767 8000 (6pm-11pm)
Website: www.sane.org.uk
Saneline is a national mental health helpline providing information and support to people with mental health problems and those who support them. If you’re a carer needing support you can contact all of the above as well as Carers Direct and the Princess Royal Trust for Carers, both of whom are able to provide support and advice on any issues affecting you.
Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Childline is a free, confidential service available to anyone under 19 in the UK. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you any time, day or night
Bullying UK
Help line: 0808 800 2222
Advice and support for parents/ careers dealing with bullying.
LGBTQ+
Stone Wall
Website: https://www.stonewall.org.uk
Online information service providing details on lesbian, gay, bi and trans rights and issues affecting LGBT people.
Live Fear Free (24 hours)
Helpline: You can contact the Live Fear Free Helpline by text 24/7 on 078600 77 333
Website: https://gov.wales/live-fear-free
Providing help and advice about violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Men’s Advice Line
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Website: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse
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