π€ When You Need More Help
You Don't Have to Face Life's Storms Alone
At Stand Alongside, I believe that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
While I am always happy to offer pastoral support, encouragement and prayer, there are times when specialist organisations are best placed to provide the care you need.
The organisations below offer trusted support throughout the United Kingdom.
π¨ Emergency
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 immediately.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and cannot keep yourself safe, attend your nearest Accident & Emergency department or call NHS 111 for urgent advice.Β
Centre for Mental Health
π§ Mental Health Support
Mind
Support, advice and information for anyone experiencing mental health difficulties.
βοΈ Phone: 0300 102 1234
π§ Email: info@mind.org.ukΒ
Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day if you're struggling to cope or simply need someone to listen.
βοΈ Phone: 116 123 (Free)
π§ Email: jo@samaritans.orgΒ
π Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support
Helping people through grief after the death of someone they love.
βοΈ Phone: 0808 808 1677
π§ Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
β€οΈ Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support
Practical, emotional and financial support for people living with cancer and their families.
βοΈ Phone: 0808 808 0000
π§ Email: cancerinformationteam@macmillan.org.uk
Maggie's
Free practical and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer.
βοΈ Phone: 0300 123 1801
π§ Contact: Available through your local Maggie's Centre.
π¨ Domestic Abuse
Refuge
Confidential support for women experiencing domestic abuse.
βοΈ 24-Hour Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Men's Advice Line
Support for men experiencing domestic abuse.
βοΈ Phone: 0808 801 0327
π§ Email: info@mensadviceline.org.ukΒ
π· Addiction Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Support for anyone struggling with alcohol addiction.
βοΈ Phone: 0800 9177 650
Narcotics Anonymous
Support for anyone affected by drug addiction.
βοΈ Phone: 0300 999 1212
π¨βπ©βπ§ Relationship & Family Support
Relate
Professional relationship, marriage and family counselling.
βοΈ Phone: 0300 100 1234
π· Financial Advice
Citizens Advice
Free and confidential advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment and legal matters.
βοΈ Adviceline (England): 0800 144 8848
π Pastoral Support
If you would simply like someone to listen, pray with you or walk beside you through a difficult season, you are always welcome to contact Stand Alongside.
π§ standalongside.ministry@gmail.com
π www.standalongside.co.uk
π Remember
Whatever you are facing today...
There is hope.
There are people who care.
And you do not have to face life's storms alone.
The contact details on this page are believed to be correct at the time of publication. If you discover that any information has changed, please let us know so we can keep this page up to date.