Sometimes You Need More Than a Read

A directory of organisations that can help, whatever you are dealing with.

Lemon Curd Herd is a community. It is not a crisis service, and it is not a substitute for professional support. If things are feeling serious, please use the resources below. That is not a failure. It is just the right next step.

The organisations listed here cover a range of situations. Some are for moments of crisis. Some are for the longer, slower stuff that quietly wears you down. Have a look, find what fits, and reach out.

You do not have to be at rock bottom to ask for help. You just have to decide it is worth it.

If You Are in Crisis

Samaritans

Free to call, any time, any reason. No judgement, no agenda.

Phone: 116 123

Web: samaritans.org

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Helpline and webchat for men in crisis.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58

Web: thecalmzone.net

Shout

Free, confidential text support, 24 hours a day.

Text: SHOUT to 85258

Web: giveusashout.org

Mental Health

Mind

Information, support, and local services for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Phone: 0300 123 3393

Web: mind.org.uk

Rethink Mental Illness

Practical help and advice for people living with mental illness and those who support them.

Phone: 0300 5000 927

Web: rethink.org

Hub of Hope

A national database of mental health support, searchable by location.

Web: hubofhope.co.uk

Bereavement and Loss

Cruse Bereavement Support

Support for anyone dealing with grief, whatever the cause of loss.

Phone: 0808 808 1677

Web: cruse.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends

Support for parents and families following the death of a child.

Phone: 0345 123 2304

Web: tcf.org.uk

Relationships and Family

Relate

Counselling for relationships, separation, and family challenges.

Phone: 0300 003 0396

Web: relate.org.uk

Families Need Fathers

Support and advice for fathers navigating separation, parenting rights, and contact.

Phone: 0300 0300 363

Web: fnf.org.uk

Work and Financial Pressure

Citizens Advice

Free, independent advice on debt, employment, benefits, and more.

Phone: 0800 144 8848

Web: citizensadvice.org.uk

StepChange

Specialist debt advice and support.

Phone: 0800 138 1111

Web: stepchange.org

Alcohol and Substance Use

Alcoholics Anonymous

Peer support for anyone with a problem with alcohol.

Phone: 0800 9177 650

Web: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

We Are With You

Support for people dealing with drug or alcohol issues, and those around them.

Phone: 0808 1686 123

Web: wearewithyou.org.uk

This directory will grow. If there is an organisation you think should be here, get in touch.

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