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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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Emergency Services

999

UK​

 

112

Europe​

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911

United States, Argentina, Canada, Dominican Republic, Jordan, Mexico, Palau, Panama, Philippines and Uruguay

Crisis Support

Samaritans

Helpline: 116 123


​A helpline available for anyone struggling to cope and providing a safe place to talk 24 hours a day

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Shout

Text SHOUT to 85258

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Shout is a 24 hour text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone struggling to cope and in need of immediate help.

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

alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

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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

autism.org.uk


 The National Autistic Society provides information and guidance to autistic people and their families.​​

Cancer

Cancer Research UK 

Helpline: 0808 800 4040

canceresearchuk.org


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

nationaldahelpline.org.uk

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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.org.uk


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

hopeagain.org.uk

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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

https://thenbs.org/

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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

uksobs.org​

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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

0300 123 3393

mind.org.uk


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 â€‹

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

nct.org.uk


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

twinstrust.org.uk

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Twins Trust help parents to meet the unique challenges that multiple birth families face.​​​

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