Emotional Distress

HOPELineUK

HOPELineUK is staffed by professionally qualified advisers who can give support, practical advice and information to anyone who is concerned that a young person they know may be suicidal.

10am–5pm and 7pm-10pm Mon-Fri. 2pm-5pm Sat & Sun.
If the helpline is busy or outside these hours you can leave a message on the answer machine.

Helpline number: 0800 0684 141

Text 07860039967

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Premier Lifeline

A  Confidential Christian helpline providing a listening ear and emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective available 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (exc public holidays)

Telephone: 0300 111 0101.

They do not currently offer an email, text or postal response service.

Website: https://www.premierlifeline.org.uk/

Samaritans

Offers 24 hour confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis. Samaritans believes that offering people the opportunity to be listened to in confidence and accepted without prejudice, can alleviate despair and suicidal feelings.

Tel: Cardiff & District Branch: 029 20 344022

Text SHOUT 85258

National no: 08457 90 90 90 – 24 hours at local rate

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Supportline

Confidential emotional support to any individual. The helpline is primarily a preventative service aimed at reaching people before they get to a point of crisis. The helpline covers a wide range of issues including domestic violence, depression, abuse, bullying and stress. Information is also available on other support groups, agencies and counsellors throughout the UK.
Admin number: 01708 765 222

Open: times vary – ring for details

Tel: 01708 765 200

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.supportline.org.uk