Loneliness
Help & Support Contacts:
Age Cymru (Wales)
Tel: 08000 223 444
Web: ageuk.org.uk/cymru
This is a well-known organisation that provides older people information and support on a range of issues and experiences that they may be facing, such as loneliness.
Age UK (England)
Tel: 0800 678 1602
Web: ageuk.org.uk
Age UK is a well-known organisation that offers support and information for older people who may be experiencing a variety of issues, such as loneliness.
Befriending Networks
Web: befriending.co.uk
Befriending Networks is a well-known group that offers information on befriending, including an online directory of UK befriending services.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Web: bacp.co.uk
This is the professional body for talking therapy and counselling. This resource also provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Tel: 0800 58 58 58 (National) - 0808 802 58 58 (London)
Web: thecalmzone.net
CALM is a well-known organisation that provides listening services, information and support for men who may be at risk of suicide. They also facilitate a web-chat service.
Carers UK
Tel: 0808 808 7777
Web: carersuk.org
Carers UK is a well-known organisation that offers people in a caring positon, advice and support.
Consortium
Web: consortium.lgbt/member-directory
Consortium is a well-known directory of services and groups for people who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Tel: 0808 808 1677
Web: cruse.org.uk
This is a well-known information and support group, working to be there for those struggling after a bereavement.
Empty Closets
Web: emptyclosets.com
This is an online community for anyone aged over 13 who identifies as a LGBTQ+ person, or is feeling unsure about their sexuality and/or gender.
Gingerbread
Tel: 0808 802 0925
Web: gingerbread.org.uk
Gingerbread is a well-known advice and practical support organisation for single parent families.
Meetup.com
Web: meetup.com
Meetup is a well-known website that allows people to find face-to-face groups of individual who may share similar interests, hobbies or aspirations as you.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
Web: ncvo.org.uk
Here, you can find information about volunteering opportunities in your local area.
Reengage
Web: reengage.org.uk
This is an organisation that puts together social activities for people aged 75+, who have restricted or no social support.
Relate
Tel: 0300 003 0396
Web: relate.org.uk
Relate is a well-known organisation that provides help and support for relationship matters and issues. They also offer counselling, telephone counselling and anonymous live chat.
Samaritans
Freephone: 116 123
Web: jo@samaritans.org
Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK - PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA
Web: samaritans.org
The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that provides support on a variety of matters.
Scope
Tel: 0808 800 3333
Web: scope.org.uk
Provides practical information and emotional support for disabled individuals.
Social Farms & Gardens
Web: farmgarden.org.uk
Provides information on care farming and community growing projects near you.
Student Minds
Web: studentminds.org.uk
Student Minds is a well-known mental health charity that supports students.
The Silver Line
Tel: 0800 470 80 90
Web: thesilverline.org.uk
This is an organisation that provides support, information, friendship, and advice for older people aged 55+, who may feel lonely or isolated.
Victim Support
Tel: 0808 168 9111
Web: victimsupport.org.uk
This is a well-known emotional and practical support service for those affected by crime and traumatic events.
Volunteering Wales
This is an information about volunteering opportunities website, based in Wales.
Web of Loneliness
Web: webofloneliness.com
This is an online community and website, providing information and tips to combat loneliness. This unique platform also facilitates sharing artwork and poetry.
Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only).
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