Emergency Resources
At StoriBoard, our priority is to keep our platform and all users safe. If an emergency arises, please do not handle it alone. Here are some of our suggested resources.
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Crisis Support
Alcohol Addiction
Drinkline
Helpline: 0300 123 1110
Drinkline is a confidential helpline for those worried about their own or someone else’s drinking. They can put you in touch with your local alcohol advice centre for help and support.​
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Helpline: 0800 9177 650
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Alcoholics Anonymous provides opportunities to share experience, strength and hope to recover from alcoholism.​​
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Autism
The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society provides information and guidance to autistic people and their families.​​
Cancer
Cancer Research UK
Helpline: 0808 800 4040
Cancer Research UK provides easy to understand information to anyone affected or concerned about cancer.
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Domestic Abuse
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Helpline: 0808 2000 247
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The 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, is for women experiencing domestic abuse, their family, friends and others calling on their behalf.
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Women's Aid
womensaid.org.uk​
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Women’s Aid provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic violence via the Survivor’s Handbook and local domestic violence
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Men's Advice Line
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
mensadviceline.org.uk
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Men’s Advice Line is a confidential service for male victims of domestic abuse offering support to help men keep themselves (and their children) safe.
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Gambling
The National Gambling Helpline
Helpline: 0808 8020 133
gamcare.org.uk
The National Gambling Helpline offers confidential support, advice and free counselling to people concerned about their gambling or the gambling of friends or family.
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Grief
Cruse Bereavement Care
Helpline: 0808 808 1677
Cruse Bereavement Care provides support after the death of someone close including face to face, telephone, group support, as well as bereavement support for children.
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Hopeagain
Helpline: 0808 808 1677
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Support for children and young people affected by the death of someone close.
The National Bereavement Partnership
Helpline: 0800 448 0800
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The National Bereavement Partnership provides a support helpline, counselling referral and befriending service for all those suffering from bereavement, grief, living loss, mental health issues, and those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
Mental Health
Mind
Mind provides advice and support (including an online chat facility) on a range of topics including types of mental health problems, self-harm, legislation and details of local help and support in England and Wales.
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Rethink Mental Illness
Helpline: 0808 801 0525
rethink.org
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Rethink Mental Illness offers practical help and information (including an online chat facility) for anyone affected by mental illness on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, living with mental illness, medication and care.rethink.org/advice-and-information​.
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The Mix
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
themix.org.uk
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The Mix provide non-judgmental support and information (including an online chat facility) for young people under 25 on a variety of issues including mental wellbeing, sex & relationships, exam stress, money, drugs and self-harm.
SANE
Helpline: 0300 304 7000
sane.org.uk
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SANE provides confidential emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness. It also provides a resource for anyone affected by suicide.
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ChildLine
Helpline: 0800 1111
childline.org.uk
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ChildLine is a free, 24 hour, confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk ​
Money Advice
Citizens Advice Service
citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Service provides information on benefits, employment and housing and help on debt, credit and legal issues.
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Money Helper
Hotline: 0800 138 7777
moneyhelper.org.uk
MoneyHelper brings together the support and services (including an online chat facility) of three government-backed financial guidance providers.
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Pregnancy & Fertility
Kicks Count
kickscount.org.uk
Kicks Count is the UK’s leading baby movement campaign providing information guide for expectant mums and dads and a range of support options.
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Tommy's
Helpline: 0800 0147 800
tommys.org
Tommy’s provides a free information service about health in pregnancy, plus bereavement support for anyone who has experienced a pregnancy loss.
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service
Helpline: 03457 30 40
bpas.org
British Pregnancy Advisory Service is an independent healthcare charity caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy or are considering adoption.
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Fertility Network UK
fertilitynetworkuk.org
Fertility Network UK offers information, advice and support for anyone suffering from infertility related problems.
Parenting
NCT
Helpline: 0300 330 0700
The UK’s leading charity for parents provides education on all areas of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood including help with feeding.
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Twins Trust
Helpline: 0800 138 0509
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Twins Trust help parents to meet the unique challenges that multiple birth families face.​​​