National

Soldiers, Sailors, Airman’s Family Association (SSAFA) helps the armed forces community in a number of ways, although its main focus is on providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care.

T: 0800 7314880

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.

T: 03444 889 629

County Lines

Criminal networks or gangs use their power and position to groom, recruit and exploit young people to move money and drugs from one area to another. Young people will often be made to travel outside of their local area, often to coastal or market towns, where they use dedicated phone lines or 'deal lines' to sell drugs. If you are concerned about drug-related crime in your area or think someone may be a victim of drug exploitation, please call them on 101.

Food Banks

Find a good bank near you.

Modern Slavery

Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation, and organ harvesting.

You can report a suspicion or seek advice from the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121 700. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Samaritans

The Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they also take action to prevent the crisis. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And they encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.

T: 116123 (free from any phone)

T: 0330 0945717 (local call charges apply)