Mental Health
Mental Health Support
Samaritans
NationalFree, confidential support for anyone struggling to cope. Available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Mind
NationalMental health charity offering information, support, and local services across England and Wales.
PANDAS Foundation
NationalSupport for parents experiencing perinatal mental illness — pre and postnatal depression, anxiety, and psychosis.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
NationalConnecting mums to specialist perinatal mental health services and peer support.
Shout Crisis Text Line
NationalFree, confidential crisis support via text message. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Mums in Need
OnlinePeer support network for mums experiencing mental health challenges, run by mums who understand.
NHS Mental Health Services
LocalFind your local NHS mental health trust for community support, talking therapies, and crisis care.
Anxiety UK
NationalSpecialist support for those living with anxiety disorders, including therapy and peer support.
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence & Abuse
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
NationalFree, confidential helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse. Safe browsing available on their website.
Refuge
NationalThe UK's largest domestic abuse charity. Emergency safe houses, legal advice, and long-term support.
Women's Aid
NationalNational charity working to end domestic abuse. Find local services, online chat, and the Survivor's Handbook.
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Visit websiteSafeLives
NationalDedicated to ending domestic abuse. Find local MARAC and IDVA services near you.
Galop (LGBTQ+ Abuse)
NationalNational helpline for LGBTQ+ people experiencing domestic abuse.
Karma Nirvana
NationalSupport for victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
Local IDVA Services
LocalIndependent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) provide specialist support in your local area. Search via SafeLives.
Financial Help
Financial Help & Debt Support
StepChange Debt Charity
NationalFree, expert debt advice and debt management plans. The UK's leading debt charity.
Citizens Advice
NationalFree, confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment, and more. Local offices nationwide.
National Debtline
NationalFree, confidential debt advice by phone and online for people in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Turn2Us
NationalHelps people access welfare benefits, charitable grants, and support services.
Gingerbread (Single Parents)
NationalSpecialist support for single parents on benefits, employment, and finances.
Universal Credit Help
NationalGovernment support for those on low income. Apply online or call the helpline.
Local Food Banks
LocalThe Trussell Trust network of food banks across the UK. Find your nearest one.
Isolation & Community
Isolation & Community Connection
NCT (National Childbirth Trust)
LocalLocal parent groups, antenatal classes, and postnatal support. Find your local NCT branch.
Home-Start
LocalVolunteer-led support for families with young children. Home visits, group support, and befriending.
Mums in Mind
OnlineOnline community and peer support for mums experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Mumsnet
OnlineThe UK's largest online community for parents. Forums, local groups, and peer support.
Family Lives
NationalSupport for families facing challenges. Helpline, online chat, and local services.
Age UK (for older mums/grandparents)
NationalSupport for older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.