Helpful Links

Crisis Links

Samaritans: Support available 24/7 by phone, text or email

https://www.samaritans.org/

Shout: Text-based support available 24/7

https://giveusashout.org/

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

https://switchboard.lgbt/

Oxfordshire Safe Haven: Oxfordshire Safe Haven is a non-clinical service open every day offering listening support for people who are experiencing mental health crisis.

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/service_description/oxfordshire-safe-haven/

Autism & ADHD

Neurodivergent Insights: Useful information on a range of topics relating to neurodiversity including autism, ADHD and AuDHD

https://neurodivergentinsights.com/

National Autistic Society: Search for social and support groups or other useful information

https://www.autism.org.uk/

ADHDadultUK: Information for ADHD adults

https://www.adhdadult.uk/

LGBTQ+ support

Support for trans and non-binary individuals:

https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/

https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/

https://transactual.org.uk/

Stonewall: Support for LGBTQ+ communities

https://www.stonewall.org.uk/

Addiction

Turning Point: Support for drug and alcohol addiction

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/

National Gambling Helpline: 24/7 helpline available for those impacted by gambling addiction

https://www.gamcare.org.uk/ 

Eating disorder

Beat: Information and helpline for those impacted by eating disorders

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Domestic violence

National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 24/7 helpline for those impacted by domestic abuse

https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/