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Helplines in England for supporting others.

You can also view nationwide helplines in the United Kingdom.

The Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, Dementia UK
EveryoneSeniors

Dementia UK's free Helpline offers support for anyone affected by dementia, including the person with the diagnosis/suspected...

Counselors
dementiauk.org
National Male Survivor Helpline
Men

National Male Survivor Helpline provides free confidential support and information over phone, text message (SMS), online chat...

Counselors
safeline.org.uk
The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Referral Helpline
Adults

The Salvation Army Modern Slavery Referral Helpline offers 24/7, free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We help...

Counselors
salvationarmy.org.uk
Age UK Advice Line
Seniors

Age UK Advice Line offers free, confidential support by phone, email and web chat when available. We provide information and...

Peers
ageuk.org.uk
Moodswings Helpline
Adults

Moodswings Helpline offers free and confidential support by phone for those in the United Kingdom who may be experiencing...

Volunteers
moodswings.org.uk
The Royal British Legion Helpline
Veterans

The Royal British Legion Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We are here to...

Counselors
britishlegion.org.uk
YoungMinds Parents Helpline
Parents

Call the YoungMinds Parents Helpline for detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person's...

Counselors
youngminds.org.uk
Breaking the Silence Helpline
MenYouthCultural supportAll topics

Breaking the Silence Helpline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support over the phone. We exist to help adults,...

Counselors
breaking-the-silence.org.uk

Concerned about a loved one's mental health? Contact a hotline in England for guidance.

It's normal to be concerned when it seems like someone you care about is not acting like their usual self. You may wonder whether they are struggling with their mental health. 8 helplines are available in England to offer you support and advice. Feel free to reach out if these signs seem familiar:
  • They are easily startled.
  • They are not doing activities that they used to do before.
  • They have harmed themselves.
  • They have told you that they are having trouble sleeping.
  • They seem to believe things that seem very strange or frightening to you.
  • They don’t seem to be keeping up with their daily responsibilities.
  • They seem secretive, like they're hiding something.
  • They have become highly self-critical.
You may be unsure of how to support a loved one who is emotionally distressed. It can make you feel helpless to watch someone you care about suffer. There are ways you can be there for your loved one that are simple yet powerful.
If you contact a hotline in England, you'll be connected to a knowledgeable volunteer, peer or counselor who can help. They can talk you through different ways of supporting a loved one and provide you with referrals if needed. They can also help you find ways to cope with your own distress.

Find support in England by topic

  • Abuse & domestic violence
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Dementia & Alzheimers
  • Depression
  • Eating & body image
  • Family
  • Gambling
  • Gender & sexual identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Loneliness
  • Parenting
  • Physical illness
  • Relationships
  • School & work
  • Self-harm
  • Sexual abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance use
  • Suicide
  • Supporting others
  • Trauma & PTSD
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