Handling feeling lonely

This week we discuss the issue of loneliness.  Below you will find some helplines and links to resources we believe could be helpful if you are experiencing difficulties. 

• Samaritans 116 123
• CALM  0800 58 58 58
• Men’s health forum www.menshealthforum.org.uk
• Mind 0300 123 3393
• YoungMinds 0808 802 5544
• PAPYRUS ( suicide prevention) 0800 068 4141
• No panic (for sufferers of panic attacks and OCD) 0844 967 4848
• Specialist line for members of the LGBTQ+ 0800 999 5428

• Domestic Abuse Hotline 0808 2000 247
• Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650
• Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212

Specifically for people over 60:

• Age UK 0800 6781602
• Silverline 0800 470 8090 
• Sign up to Age UK regular friendship calls https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/

For further and more specialised helplines and charities you can visit the NHS website:
 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

FOR INTERNATIONAL AND EU LISTENERS:

• https://www.mhe-sme.org/library/youth-helplines/?location=gr
• https://checkpointorg.com/global/
• https://www.coe.int/en/web/istanbul-convention/help-lines
• https://findahelpline.com