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Free helplines for loneliness and isolation in the United Kingdom

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Combat Stress Helpline
Veterans

Combat Stress Helpline provides 24/7, free and confidential support and information by phone and text message (SMS). We are...

Counselors
combatstress.org.uk
Childline
YouthChildrenAll topics

Childline is a counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by...

Counselors, Volunteers
childline.org.uk
The Silver Line Helpline
Seniors

The Silver Line Helpline, run by Age UK, is free service for people aged over 55 who would benefit from a friendly chat. We...

Volunteers
ageuk.org.uk
Premier Lifeline
Faith-basedEveryoneAll topics

Confidential Telephone Helpline offering emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, with the opportunity of...

Volunteers
premierlifeline.org.uk
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
EveryoneAll topics

National Suicide Prevention Helpline provides, free and confidential support and information by phone. We help everyone in the...

Volunteers
spuk.org.uk
HOPELINE247
Everyone

HOPELINE247 is dedicated to providing free and confidential support and information via phone, text message (SMS), email and...

Counselors
papyrus-uk.org
FamilyLine
AdultsParents

FamilyLine is dedicated to providing free, compassionate and confidential support by phone and text message (SMS). We exist to...

Volunteers
family-action.org.uk
Family Lives Helpline
Everyone

Family Lives Helpline offers free, compassionate and confidential support by phone. We exist to help adults in the United...

Peers, Volunteers
familylives.org.uk
Switchboard LGBT Helpline
LGBTQ+

Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. We can...

Volunteers
switchboard.lgbt
LGBT Foundation Helpline
LGBTQ+

LGBT Foundation helpline provides thousands of hours of support and advice to thousands of people every year. Are you in need...

Counselors, Volunteers
lgbt.foundation
SANEline
Everyone

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to...

Volunteers
sane.org.uk
Mind Out LGBTQ+ Helpline
LGBTQ+

Our online support sessions are run by: Trained and experienced LGBTQ online support volunteers MindOut’s LGBTQ mental...

Volunteers
mindout.org.uk
NSPCC Helpline
Everyone

NSPCC Helpline is dedicated to providing free and confidential support over the phone. We help adults and young people in the...

Counselors
nspcc.org.uk
Runaway Helpline
EveryoneYouthChildrenAll topics

Runaway Helpline offers free, compassionate, and confidential support over the phone, text message (SMS), and online chat. We...

Counselors, Volunteers
runawayhelpline.org.uk
SOS Silence of Suicide
EveryoneAll topics

SOS Silence of Suicide provides confidential support through our freephone helpline, mobile m/h hubs, in-person group meetings...

Counselors, Peers, Volunteers
silenceofsuicidesos.org.uk
Muslim Youth Helpline
Faith-basedYouthAll topics

Muslim Youth Helpline offers free and confidential support and information by phone and online chat. We exist to help people...

Peers, Volunteers
myh.org.uk

Get support for loneliness from a free hotline in United Kingdom

It's normal to experience periods of loneliness. However, if you've been feeling lonely for a long time, you may be worried about whether it will ever end. If you notice the symptoms below, you may be experiencing chronic loneliness. Fortunately, there are 16 helplines in United Kingdom that can help you.
  • Feeling that life is meaningless.
  • Feeling extremely tired and even burnt out when you try to socialize.
  • Feeling hopeless, like you'll be lonely forever.
  • Feeling that nobody "gets" you.
  • Feeling frustrated, anxious or irritable.
  • Feeling that your physical and/or mental health is suffering.
  • Feeling a sense of emptiness like there's a void that needs to be filled.
  • A lack of close friends.
Nobody is immune to loneliness, not even social butterflies. Loneliness is usually experienced when you feel emotionally disconnected from others. Feeling disconnected from others can make you feel empty, like there's a painful void in your life that needs to be filled.
Taking the first step to ask for support can feel daunting. You may not be sure what to expect or whether you'll be understood. However, helpline staff in United Kingdom are well-trained in helping people like you who are experiencing extreme loneliness. You will be treated with compassion and zero-judgement.
If you feel like you might need support with your feelings of loneliness, try reaching out to a hotline in United Kingdom. It's free and confidential.

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