Help & Resources

Here's a useful selection of self-help resources or recommended organisations to access help

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed in reaction to this content, please take time out to look after yourself, and know that there are resources to support you.

Samaritans:

To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 (free from any phone) 

Website: www.samaritans.org

Nightline:

If you’re a student, you can visit the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service.

Website: nightline.ac.uk

SHOUT:

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Website: giveusashout.org

The Survivors Trust:

Provides confidential information, advice and support for people who have experienced rape and sexual violence.

Free helpline: 08088 010818

Website: www.thesurvivorstrust.org

NHS South London and Maudsley

Getting help in a mental health crisis (Croydon). Information for local adult residents, patients and those close to them. 

Local and national contacts PDF: Click here to download

Website: slam.nhs.uk/crisis

The Good Grief Trust

The Good Grief Trust is for those of you who are newly bereaved. We are so sorry that you are here, but we hope you will find help now, and feel as though we can offer a little hope for the future, with the love and support from others who have been through a similar loss.

Website: thegoodgrieftrust.org

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