Coronavirus - Anxiety, Isolation, Uncertainty

Who Can You Talk to if You’re Feeling Overwhelmed or at Risk?

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Anxiety UK - lines open until 10pm Mon-Fri, weekends, 10am-8pm. (03444 775774). They also offer online support groups

Mind: (0300 1233393)

Samaritans - Free 24-hour hotline: (116123)

Alcoholics Anonymous - (0800 9177 650). Online meetings.

Al-Anon helpline: (0800 0086 811)

CALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably: Offering support to men of any age. (0800 58 58 58)

Mental Health UK website: Advice for carers of those with severe mental illness. Mental Health and Money Advice website.

YoungMinds - A service for parents and professionals providing information on child and adolescent mental health such as the following: During the Coronavirus pandemic - Coping with an Eating Disorder, OCD, Self-harm. Parents’ helpline (0808 802 5544). Monday to Friday 9:30-4pm

Childline - If you’re worried about the welfare of a child, including if you think they are having suicidal feelings or thoughts at this time there are trained counsellors who can provide help or advice on 0808 800 5000. Children and young people under 19 can also get support on-line or over the phone, 24 hours a day.

Refuge: 24-Hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Domestic abuse is on the rise since lockdown (0808 2000 247). Refuge.org and Woman’s aid

SANE: Saneline Is Closed At This Time but hopes to reopen in the near future.  (0300 304 7000) - Emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness including families, friends, carers.

For the Elderly: The Silver Line - for information, advice or just a chat - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (0800 470 80 90)

Age UK - support and advice (0800 169 6565)

Contact the Elderly - Tackling loneliness and social isolation (0800 716 543)

Sense - Advice and support on Deafblindness (0300 330 9256)

HelpHub: On-line therapy service offering a free 20 minute session aimed at vulnerable older people and others who are self-isolating or struggling *(aims to be up and running later this week)

Cruse Bereavement Care - National Freephone Helpline (0808 808 1677)

Online meditation & great guided meditation: Headspace & Calm

Dr. Julian -  Accessible and affordable online mental healthcare/on-line counselling, 24/7 appointments.