Emergency support
If you are worried you could be a danger to yourself, someone else, or need immediate help please contact one of the organisations listed below.
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Samaritans
116 123
Samaritans website
(free of charge from a landline or mobile)24 hr helpline offering emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
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Emergency services
West Midlands Police - Silent 999 CallsIf talking or making a sound would put anyone in danger, remain quiet and the operator will ask you to press 55 and the call will be transferred to Silent Solution and a local police force.
Urgent Help and Support
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Calm
Calm WebsiteCampaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression & suicide.
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ChildLine
ChildLine WebsiteProvides 24/7 emotional help & advice to those aged up to 19.
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Give us a shout
85253
(24/7 crisis support)Text based helpline, for any mental health worry, 24/7.
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Mind
0121 262 3555
(24/7 crisis support)0300 123 3393/text 86463
Mind Website
(Information and advice on mental health issues)Crisis support, information and advice for those living with Mental Ill Health issues.
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline
National Domestic Abuse Helpline WebsiteFree 24 hour confidential helpline for anyone living with domestic abuse, live chat and email also available
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The Silver Line
The Silver Line WebsiteConfidential and free helpline for older people open every day and night of the year.
Other national sources of help and support
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Anxiety UK
07537 416905
(live chat line)03444 775774
Anxiety UK Website
(telephone helpline)Support and information for those living with anxiety and their families.
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Beat Eating Disorders
0845 634 1414
(Helpline for adults)0845 6347650
Beat Eating Disorders Website
(Helpline for youths)Supporting people affected by eating disorders.
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Beaumont Society
Beaumont Society WebsiteNational 24-hour helpline and self-help organisation offering advice on cross-dressing and gender dysphoria.
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Campaign to end loneliness
Campaign to end loneliness WebsiteOnline Information and organisations to help challenge loneliness in older age.
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Combat Stress
Combat Stress WebsiteMental Health support for veterans and their families.
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Depend
Depend WebsiteAn organisation offering free, confidential and non-judgemental advice, information and support to all family members, spouses, partners and friends of transsexual people in the UK.
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GamCare
GamCare WebsiteInformation advice or support for anyone affected by gambling.
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Hub of hope
Hub of hope WebsiteOnline directory of support services which can be searched by postcode to identify those closest to you.
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Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line WebsiteHelpline for male victims of domestic abuse.
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National Self Harm Network
National Self Harm Network WebsiteSupport for people who self-harm and their families.
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Premier Lifeline
Premier Lifeline WebsiteHelpline providing a listening service, information, emotional & spiritual help from a Christian perspective.
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Support Line
Support Line WebsiteProvides emotional support & details of support groups, helplines, agencies & counsellors throughout the UK.
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Togetherall
Togetherall Website
(Formerly The Big White Wall)A digital mental health support service. Available 24/7.
Other Local Support Services for Birmingham and the West Midlands
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Aquarius
Aquarius WebsiteSupport for addiction including alcohol, drugs and gambling.
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Birmingham Solihull Womens Aid
0808 800 0028
(Telephone helpline)18001 0808 800 0028
Birmingham Solihull Womens Aid Website
(Text service for those with impaired hearing)Support with Domestic Abuse.
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Cruse
Cruse Birmingham WebsiteBereavement services.
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Open Door Youth Counselling
Open Door Youth Counselling WebsiteCounselling service for young people. Requires a referral from a Birmingham based GP.
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Pause
0300 300 0099
Pause Website
(If you are in crisis you can contact our Access Centre on and speak to a member of our team)Mental Health drop-In service for young people up to 25yrs.
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Rape and Sexual Violence Project
Rape and Sexual Violence Project WebsiteService for those who have experienced rape and sexual violence.
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Relate
Relate WebsiteSupport for relationships.
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Roshni
Roshni WebsiteSupport for south Asian women and children with domestic violence, forced marriage and honour-based crimes.