Loneliness

Help & Support Contacts:

Age Cymru (Wales)

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.

Do-it

Web: do-it.org

This is a list UK volunteering opportunities in a variety of areas.

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

Web: volunteering-wales.net

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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