Support for Women

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 999 immediately.

For urgent mental health support, contact NHS 111, SHOUT (text 85258), or Samaritans (116 123).

If you’re in crisis

• Samaritans – Call 116 123 (24/7)
• SHOUT – Text 85258 (24/7)
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK  – Call 0800 587 0800 (6pm-Midnight)
• CALM – Call 0800 58 58 58 (24/7)

Mental Health

• Mid and North East Essex Mind – Call 01206 764600 (Mon- Fri 9am to 5pm)
• ROFMH (Reach Out For Mental Health) – info@reachoutfmh.co.uk
• Womankind Helpline – Call 0345 458 2914 (Mon: 10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–3 PM, 8 PM–10 PM, Tue: 10 AM–12 PM, 8 PM–10 PM, Wed–Thu: 10 AM–12 PM, 1 PM–3 PM, Fri: 10 AM–12 PM)
• OCD Action Helpline – Call 0300 636 5478 (Mon–Fri: 9:30 AM–8 PM)
• SANEline – Call 0300 304 7000 (4 PM–10 PM)
• Moodswings Helpline – Call 0161 832 37 36 (Mon–Fri: 10 AM–4 PM)

Domestic Abuse

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline – Call 0808 2000 247 (24/7) Chat online (Mon–Fri: 10 AM–10 PM)
• The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Helpline – Call 0800 808 3733 (24/7)

Sexual Abuse

• 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line – Call 0808 500 2222 (24/7)
• SAIL Helpline – Text 07522 561397 (Mon: 9:30 AM–5 PM, Tue–Fri: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM)  Call 0800 028 2678 (Mon: 9:30 AM–5 PM, Tue–Fri: 9:30 AM–2:30 PM)
• The Survivors Trust – Call 0808 801 0818 (Monday – Thursday: 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm Friday: 10am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 3pm Saturday: 10am – 12.30pm Sunday: 6pm – 8pm Bank holidays: 10am – 12.30pm)
• Revenge Porn Helpline – Call 0345 6000 459 (Mon–Thu: 10 AM–4 PM)

Pregnancy & Baby Loss

• Sands Bereavement Support – Call 0808 164 3332 (10AM to 3PM Mon – Fri and 6PM to 9PM Tues, Wed and Thurs) Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
• Miscarriage UK – Pregnancy Loss Helpline – Call 0303 003 6464 (9AM – 8PM Mon, Wed & Fri, 9AM – 4PM on Tues & Thurs)
• Abortion Recovery Care & Helpline – Call 0345 603 8501 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, 7pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 7pm-10pm)

Family & Parenting

• FamilyLine – Call 0808 802 6666 Text: 07537 404 282 (Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm (closed on bank holidays))
• Coram Family Lives Helpline – Call 0808 800 2222 (Mon- Fri 9am to 9pm Sat–Sun 10am to 3pm)
• YoungMinds Parents Helpline – Call 0808 802 5544 (Mondays, Thursdays and Friday 9.30am – 4pm. Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am – 6pm)

Eating Disorders

• Beat Eating Disorders – Call 0808 801 0677 (Mon- Fri 3pm-8pm)
• Eating Disorders Support Helpline – Call 01494 793223 (8am-11pm)

Substance Use

• With You – Chat online (Mon–Fri: 9 AM–9 PM, Sat–Sun: 10 AM–4 PM)
• Talk to Frank – Call 0300 123 6600 ( 24/7) Text 82111
• Drinkline – Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
• Narcotics Anonymous – Call 0300 999 1212 (Mon–Sun: 10 AM–11:59 PM)
• Al-Anon Family Groups – Call 0800 0086 811 (10am – 10pm)

Other Support

• Blue Cross Pet Loss support – Online chat or Call 0800 096 6606 (Mon-Sun 8.30AM to 8.30PM)