Helplines Awareness Day 2025: Shatter the Silence!
Helplines Awareness Day 2025: Shatter the Silence!
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Each year, Helplines Awareness Day reminds us of the vital role helplines play in supporting people through life's challenges. Whether you're seeking advice, emotional support, or crisis intervention, helplines provide a safe and confidential space to talk, ensuring that no one has to face their struggles alone.
The Power of Helplines
The Power of Helplines
Since its launch in 2022, the Helplines Partnership has worked to highlight the incredible impact of helpline services across the UK. These services offer essential support on a variety of issues, including mental health, domestic abuse, addiction, and financial struggles. By breaking down stigma and encouraging conversations, helplines empower individuals to reach out for help when they need it most.
Learn More About the Helplines Partnership
Learn More About the Helplines Partnership
The Helplines Partnership, which began in 2022, brings together organisations dedicated to providing support and guidance to those in need. If you're interested in learning more about their work, initiatives, and how you can help, visit Helplines Partnership.
If you or someone you know needs support, the "Find a Helpline" tool on the Helplines Partnership website (https://www.helplines.org/find-a-helpline/) makes it easy to connect with the right service. Simply enter your concern, and the tool will provide a list of trusted helplines available to help.
We've selected a few of the most used and recommended helplines in the UK, find those below.
Need support or know someone that might do?
Try one of the helplines below or search for a specialised helpline using the "Find a Helpline" tool referenced above. When it comes to gambling addiction support, we've added some information here.
Samaritans provides 24/7 support to those that need it, no matter where they live in the UK or what time of the day it is - there will always be someone there to listen to you.
Click on the text or tap the banner to be redirected to their website and find out more about what they do.
(Phone: 116 123)
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. We can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity. Whether it’s sexual health, relationships or just the way you’re feeling. This is your space – to explore, talk and be truly heard.
(Phone: 0800 0119 100)
Click on the text or tap the banner to be redirected to their website and find out more about what they do.
Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you.
To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.
Click on the text or tap the banner to be redirected to their website and find out more about what they do.
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