Cost of living support
If you’re finding things difficult
Find support if money worries are impacting your mental health or you’re affected by domestic abuse.
Talk to a GP if money problems are affecting your mental health and wellbeing.
Support with mental health
Get urgent help with mental health
Find out how to get help on the NHS website.
Support with money and mental health
Get support on the Mind website, including organising your finances, claiming benefits and looking after your mental health when you’re worried about money.
Samaritans
Call the Samaritans to talk to a trained volunteer anonymously for free, confidential support 24 hours a day.
Samaritans
Telephone: 116 123
24-hour service
Free to call - find out more about call charges
There are also other ways to contact Samaritans.
Shout 85285 (text support)
You can text a trained Shout 85285 volunteer anonymously for free, confidential support 24 hours a day.
Shout 85285
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
24-hour service
Free to text from most major UK mobile networks
Support if you’re affected by domestic abuse
Refuge
If you’re a woman or child who has experienced domestic abuse contact Refuge for support.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Telephone: 0808 2000 247
24-hour service
Free to call - find out more about call charges
Men’s Advice Line
If you’re a man who has experienced domestic abuse contact the Men’s Advice Line for confidential advice, non-judgmental support and practical information.
Men’s Advice Line
Telephone: 0808 801 0327
Monday to Friday, 10am to 8pm
Free to call - find out more about call charges
There are also other ways to contact the Men’s Advice Line.
Galop
If you’re LGBT+ and experiencing abuse or violence contact Galop for support.
Galop
Telephone: 0800 999 5428
Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8:30pm
Friday, 10am to 4:30pm
Free to call - find out more about call charges