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Samaritans is a UK suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline. You can phone free at any time by ringing 116 123 with no bill charge or email jo@samaritans.org

Beat is a charity that specialises in supporting those with disordered eating. The hotlines that the charity operates are open throughout all days of the year with restricted operating times. If you wish to call the charity on a weekday its open between 1pm-9pm and on weekends and bank-holidays its 5pm-9pm

England ring 0808 801 0677

Scotland ring 0808 801 0432

Wales ring 0808 801 0433

Northern Ireland ring 0808 801 0432

Is a charity based in the United Kingdom to educate and raise awareness of Elhers Danlos Syndrome and hyper-mobility disorders. Whilst raising awareness of Elhers Danlos Syndrome the charity provides support groups, networks and hotlines for those affected by the conditions to engage and learn more

To ring their help line call 0800 9078518 with phone lines open weekdays 9 AM - 5 PM and email heoline@elhers-danlos.org

The Elhers-Danlos Society is an American based charity helping those living with hEDS, EDS and HSD

To contact their helpline phone 248-716-8336

Mind's 4 helplines provide a voice at the end of the phone when there's nowhere else to turn. Each line meets a different mental health or wellbeing need – from information and service finding to understanding mental health law.

Support line: 0300 102 1234

We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

Our support line is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Our advisors are trained to listen to you and help you find specialist support if you need it.

Talk to us if:

You want a safe and confidential place to talk openly about your feelings

You want someone to listen to you and help you to find the right steps to take for your mental health

You're looking for emotional support for your mental health and wellbeing

We are not a crisis service. Our page on how to get help in a crisis explains where to get help in an emergency.

Infoline: 0300 123 3393

We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).

Ask us about:

Mental health problems

Where to get help near you

Treatment options

Advocacy services

You can also contact us via:

Email: info@mind.org.uk

Post: Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS

Welfare benefits line: 0300 222 5782

We're open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).

Our welfare benefits line supports anyone with mental health problems who is navigating the benefits and welfare system.

Ask us about:

The benefits you may be entitled to

Cost of living support

Personal Independent Payment, Universal credit and other types of benefit

Benefit appeals

Legal line: 0300 466 6463

We're open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays). 

Our Legal line offers legal information and general advice on mental health related law in England and Wales.

Ask us about:

Being detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioning)

Mental capacity

Community care

Discrimination and equality

You can also contact us via:

Email: legal@mind.org.uk

Post: Mind Legal line, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS

Committed to disability justice, racial equity and neurodiverse and trans liberation

Are a small charity set to bring change for autistic girls and non-binary who haven’t had access to diagnoses like their male peers have had for decades. The charity can sign post people to teh right support networks, organisations with a safe space to ask questions

Email: hello@autisticgirlsnetwork.org

Raising awareness of Pathalogical Demand Avoidance as part of the autism spectrum

Building better future for autistic minds through grassroots community support sharing lived experiences. Helping autistic people getting the right support for them across the UK

A plethora of services of support for neurodivergent people including screening webinars and information for businesses, education professionals and families

New webspace keeping the neurodivergent community informed with must know information. In wake of the closure of the dyspraxia foundation

Talk to Frank for friendly and confidential drug advice. Find local and national services in England that provide confidential information, advice and support. You can access services for free in your local authority area.

Dan 24/7 Offers drug and alcohol advice for in both English and Welsh languages

Calls made to 0800 or 0808 phone numbers are free for all UK landline and mobile phones.

Dan 24/7 telephone number will NOT appear on your home itemised bill.

Concerned about your own drug taking? Worried about someone else? Talking to an expert can help.

For free, confidential information and advice call the Know the Score Drugs Helpline on 0800 587 5879.

In this section you’ll also find:

Links to local help and support with drugs

Advice on what to do if you’re worried about someone

What to do in an emergency

Alcoholics Anonymous - here for you.

At AA, alcoholics help each other. We will support you. You are not alone. Together, we find strength and hope. You are one step away.

Call free 0800 917 7650, email help@aamail.org or ask any questions in the live chat box.