Free, confidential helpline for young people. Great information on the website. If you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free.

Provides more than 10,000 homeless 16-25-year-olds with accommodation, training, job search, support and motivation.

The LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Offers support for LGBTQ+ people experiencing hate crime, sexual violence or transphobia. Online Galop chatbot available on website 24/7.

Call the free Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with a terminal illness, whatever your situation.

Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Support line: 0300 102 1234 Legal support: 0300 466 6463 Welfare benefits: 0300 222 5782

For anyone 18+ who is away from home. Confidential advice, and can help pass a message home and make referrals to other agencies where appropriate. You can text 116 000 even if you have no credit left on your phone, or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.

Tackles social exclusion and re-integrates offenders. Go to their online Resettlement Service Finder for info on housing, employment, substance misuse etc. Info and advice for ex-offenders, their families and people working with them: 020 7840 1212; helpline@nacro.org.uk.

Fact sheets and information about debt and managing it.

For LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. Supports lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system.

Helps problem gamblers in England and Wales aged 16+. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapist and CAB debt management specialist. Contact in person (find your nearest clinic online), by phone (020 7381 7722) or e-mail (gambling.cnwl@nhs.net). Urgent advice line: 0800 0234 650. Fax: 020 7381 7723 gambling.cnwl@nhs.net

Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk.

Pohwer is a charity providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion. The advocacy service can assist people who need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025. Make a self-referral to one of our services here: www.pohwer.net/make-a-referral

Free legal advice and support to adult prisoners in England and Wales through a telephone advice line, letters clinic and legal outreach sessions. Call the advice line on 020 7253 3323 Line open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 10:00am to 12:30pm and 14:00 to 16:30. The Freephone Service for Women Prisoners is 0800 024 6205, open Tuesdays 10:00am to 12:30pm.

Basic information so survivors of sexual violence and abuse can access the relevant services in England and Wales. Rape Crisis also has 36 member centres across England and Wales providing free, local and specialist support (such as counselling and advocacy) for victims and survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse. See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland. Call the free 24/7 support line: 0808 500 2222

Information about solvent abuse (i.e. gases, aerosols, nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’), poppers, petrol, glues, solvents and other volatile substances). Good leaflets and connections to local services. Also has resources for children and family. Phone line open Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, except bank holidays.

Specialist advice on drugs, drugs law and harm reduction. Information on your rights on arrest. Complete the web form, ring or email ask@release.org.uk Helpline 0845 4500 215 ask@release.org.uk (open 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, Monday-Friday)

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. Services include psychotherapy, advocacy and training. Phone or email admin@respond.org.uk.

Advice, services and support groups for people affected by mental illness. Advice on employment, healthcare, services, etc for people affected by mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email info@rethink.org. Advice helpline is normally open 9.30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays, on 0808 801 0525.

Delivers information, advice and support to members of the British armed forces, reservists, veterans and their families across the UK. Visit one of their centres, phone or use their online resources to find out more. Phone line open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week

National helpline offering information and support to men, boys or non-binary people who have been sexually assaulted at any time in their lives, and those who care for them. One-to-one counselling and support groups for survivors in the London area, by appointment only. Awareness and training for agencies whose client group includes survivors.

Support for those that have lost loved ones to cancer. Free support groups and therapy. Visit website to find out the date of their next group near you.

Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (85258) or email via the website.

Help and support for people (including children and young people) with Tourette's Syndrome. Phone or email help@tourettes-action.org.uk. Find out about diagnosis and support after diagnosis.

Help and information for women experiencing abuse. Supports a network of over 300 dedicated specialist domestic violence services across the UK.