Wales Support
If you are in an emergency, please call 999. If it is too dangerous to speak, dial ‘55’ when prompted.
If you need specific support, please contact:
Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health Support
Rape Crisis England and Wales
If you are concerned about your child who has been subjected to sexual violence, Rape Crisis England and Wales have resources for parents/caregivers.
Visit: rapecrisis.org.uk
Call: 0808 500 2222
Webchat is available on the website.
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
Live Fear Free Helpline (Welsh Women’s Aid)
The Live Fear Free Helpline offers support and resources for everyone, whether it’s for yourself or you’re concerned for someone else.
Visit: welshwomensaid.org.uk
Call: 0808 80 10 800
Text: 07860 077333
Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
Resources are available here.
Refuge
The helpline offers support to anyone who has been subjected to domestic abuse and/or forced marriage. They also support anyone with concerns for another person.
Visit: refuge.org.uk
Call: 0808 2000 247
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
Men’s Advice Line
Offers help for family and friends of male victims of abuse.
Visit: mensadviceline.org.uk
Call: 0808 8010 327
(Mon-Fri, 10.00-17.00)
Resources are available here.
Galop
Supports LGBTQ+ people who have been subjected to abuse. Offers support and information for family members and friends.
Visit: galop.org.uk
Call: 0800 999 5428
(Mon & Tues - 9.15am - 20.00. Wed - Fri, 9:15am - 16:30) *Please note that the helpline closes for one hour at 1pm.
Resources are available here.
HOPELINE247
If you are concerned that a young person you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, HOPELINE247 provides confidential suicide prevention advice.
Visit: papyrus-uk.org
Call: 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
Children First Support Line
Children First Support Line offers emotional, practical, and financial support for parents.
Visit: childrenfirst.org.uk
Call: 08000 28 22 33
Email: supportline@childrenfirst.org.uk
Webchat is also available on the website.
(Mon-Fri, 09.00-17.00., Sat & Sun - 09.00-12.00)
Resources are available here.
Samaritans
Support for a wide-range of worries including mental health and suicide.
Visit: samaritans.org
Call: 116 123
(24/7)
Resources are available here.
YoungMinds
Information and resources for young people and parents on mental health.
Visit: youngminds.org.uk
Call: 0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)
Webchat available online.
(Mon-Fri, 09:30-16.00)
Resources are available here.
Shout
Confidential text support if you’re struggling to cope and need mental health support.
Text: ‘SHOUT’ 85258
(24/7)
For more support services, click here.
