Support

Samaritans provide support 24/7 for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair including those which could lead to suicide.

Call the free helpline: 116 123

Welsh language help is available at: 0808 164 0123

If you’re experiencing a crisis and need support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Text ‘Shout’ to 85258

For emotional support from 4.30pm-10.30pm, 365 days a year

0300 304 7000 (calls are charged at local rates)

Papyrus is a UK charity for those dealing with issues such as suicide, depression or emotional distress.  There is a free helpline offering practical advice on suicide prevention.

Call: 0800 068 4141

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

For emotional support if you are under 25 from 4pm–11pm, 365 days a year

Call 0808 8084994 (calls are free)

Or text THEMIX to 85258

For emotional support and information if you live in Wales 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Call 0800 132737 (calls are free)

Or text ‘help’ followed by a question to 81066

For information on mental health and where to get help from 9am-7pm Monday to Friday

Call 0300 123 3393 (calls are charged at local rates)

Or email info@mind.org.uk

NAPAC support recovery from childhood abuse. They offer support to adult survivors and training for those who support them.

Call: 0808 801 0331

Welsh Women’s Aid provides support and offer a helpline for women in Wales who have experienced domestic abuse and all forms of violence against women.

Tel: 0808 80 10 800

Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales

England:

Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk

Scotland:

Tel: 0800 027 1234 –

Email: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk –

Northern Ireland

Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse.

Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

A national charity for women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP).

NCT provide information and support through pregnancy, birth and beyond. They provide practical and emotional support.

Helpline: 0300 330 0700

PANDAS Foundation gives support to people coping with Pre and Postnatal Mental Illnesses, as well as their families, friends and carers.

Helpline: 0843 28 98 401

Email: info@pandasfoundation.org.uk

APNI provide support to those affected by Post-Natal illness and Post-Natal depression.

Call: 020 7386 0868

Bliss offers a wide range of free services for the families of premature and sick babies including a new video call support service.

Call: 02073781122

Email: ask@bliss.org.uk

Sands exists to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, to improve the bereavement care received by parents and families, and to promote research to reduce the number of babies dying.

Call: 08081643332

Email: helpline@sands.org.uk

Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They aim to create a better life for everyone experiencing mental distress.

Call: 0300 123 3393

Email: info@mind.org.uk

Information on PTSD and birth trauma

Tommy’s fund research into miscarriage, stillbirth and premature birth, and provide pregnancy health information to parents.