UbUHelplines
If it is heavier than this.
Free numbers, with their hours, in one place. The people on these lines are trained for it.
Right now
- Samaritans116 123. Free, any time, day or night.
- Emergency999. If anyone is in danger.
- CALM0800 58 58 58. 5pm to midnight, every day.
Your head
- NHS Talking TherapiesRefer yourself, free, if you are registered with a GP. Or ask your GP.
Work and redundancy
- Acas helpline0300 123 1100. Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Your rights at work, redundancy, and unfair treatment.
- The practical stepsRights, redundancy pay, what to ask, who to speak to.
Home and family
- Relate0300 100 1234, or relate.org.uk. Relationship support, for couples or on your own.
- Family Lives0808 800 2222. Parenting help. Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, weekends 10am to 3pm.
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline0808 2000 247. Free, 24 hours, run by Refuge. If you are frightened of, or being hurt by, a partner or family member.
- Men’s Advice Line0808 8010 327. For men who are frightened of, or being hurt by, a partner. Weekdays; check mensadviceline.org.uk for the hours.
If you ever feel you might hurt your child, put them somewhere safe and ring someone now.
Or talk to me
I am a man who has been through it. I am not a therapist or a doctor. Twenty minutes, free, no pitch →