A guide to end of life services (Marie Curie)

You can search for local services using their online directory or ring the support line. CODES: MS

At A Loss

'One stop shop' website for finding specific and local bereavement support. If you are grieving for someone, visit the site. CODES: MS

British Pregnancy Advisory Service

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am; Emergency contraception and termination advice. Calls to the Actionline (available 24/7) will be charged at a local rate. CODES: C, MS

Brook

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Free sexual health advice & helpline for under 25s, including information on your rights, and facts about sex and sexually-transmitted infections. You can find your nearest centre via the website ('Find a Service'). If you need to speak to someone outside Brook opening times please contact the Sexual Healthline on 0300 123 7123. If you need urgent medical advice please contact NHS 111 by dialling 111, or NHS 24 (Scotland) on 08454 242424. CODES: MS, SH, LA

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Monday-Sunday: 5pm-12am (open 365 days a year); The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day. Helpline and webchat open 365 days a year, 4pm to Midnight. CODES: MH, MS, C

Dr Kershaw’s Hospice

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am; The UK's first 'homeless-friendly' hospice. 24-hour helpline: 0161 785 5635. "Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. Our healthcare focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients." CODES: C, MS, B, BS, BE, ET, FF, FC, F, IT

Galop

Monday & Tuesday: 10am-4pm; Wednesday & Thursday: 10am-7:30pm; Friday: 10am-4pm; The LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Offers support for LGBTQ+ people xperiencing hate crime, sexual violence or transphobia. Online chat and free helpine available. Domestic abuse helpline is open Monday – Thursday, 10am to 8:30pm and Friday, 10am to 4:30pm Hate crime helpline is Monday – Friday CODES: LA, C, SH, MH, MS

Marie Curie Support Line

Monday-Friday: 11am-6pm (support line); Saturday: 11am-5pm (support line); Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (information and support nurse); Call the free Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with a terminal illness, whatever your situation. CODES: AD, MS

Marie Stopes International

Very informative website and helpline for emergency contraception and termination advice. CODES: C, MS

My Life, My Choices (St Mungo's)

'My Life, My Choices: telling people what matters to me at the end of my life' will help you discuss your rights and treatment. Where would you like to be cared for? Do you want to appoint someone to speak on your behalf? Answers to some of the questions you may have. CODES: MS, AD, LA

Narcotics Anonymous

Monday-Sunday: 10am-12am (helpline); Fellowship of recovering addicts who help each other stay clean. Online meetings: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays in the online chatroom. CODES: AD, C, DW, MS

One in Four

Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm; Friday: 9am-6pm; Saturday: 10am-5pm; Support and resources for people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence. Useful info about coping with flashbacks and panic attacks. Phone or email admin@oneinfour.org.uk, CODES: MH, C, MS

POhWER

Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm; If you have mental health problems or learning disabilities and need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment, get in touch. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025. CODES: AD, C, MS

Rape Crisis (England & Wales)

Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm; Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm; Basic information so survivors of sexual violence can access the relevant services in England and Wales. See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland. CODES: AD, C, MS, SH, LA

Respond

Thursday: 10am-4pm (helpline); Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk. CODES: MH, AD, C, MS

Sexual Health Helpline

Find your nearest clinic or just find out about AIDS and HIV. Info on contraception, family planning, sexual health, clinics etc. CODES: C, MS, SH

WE ARE WITH YOU (National)

Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm (online chat); Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm (online chat); We offer free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health. Online chat available, and local services placed across UK. This is not a crisis service - in an emergency call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123 (jo@samaritans.org) CODES: MH, MS, C, AD, A, DW

YMCA

Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW

Young Minds

Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges. Advice on mental health, medications and depression. Advice on Coronavirus too. CODES: AD, MH, MS