There are lots of ways to get help and support for financial stress and bereavement. Below are some useful links to UK charities and organisations who can help with the likes of debt advice, grief management and mental health support.
Mental health help and support
Below is a list of UK organisations and charities that have dedicated services that can help and support with mental health:
| Organisation | Purpose | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) |
Leading a movement against suicide, providing life-saving support, and challenging the stigma surrounding mental health | www.thecalmzone.net opens new window | 0800 58 58 58 Monday to Sunday, 5pm to midnight |
| Mind | Provide life-saving information, support, and advice, making mental health a priority | www.mind.org.uk opens new window | 0300 102 1234 Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm |
| Samaritans | Dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide | www.samaritans.org opens new window | 116 123 24 hours a day, 7 days a week |
| Shout | UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope | www.giveusashout.org opens new window | 85258 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Text message service only |
| YoungMinds | Focuses on the mental health and well-being of children and young people, including a dedicated helpline for parents | www.youngminds.org.uk opens new window | 0808 802 5544 Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 9.30am to 4pm Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.30am to 6pm |
Financial stress help and support
Below is a list of UK organisations and charities that have dedicated services that can help and support with debt advice and money worries:
| Organisation | Purpose | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Advice | Free, confidential, and impartial advice to help people solve financial, legal and other personal problems | www.citizensadvice.org.uk opens new window | 0800 144 8848 (England) 0800 702 2020 (Wales) 0800 028 1456 (Scotland) |
| Debt Advice Foundation | A registered national debt advice and education charity in England and Wales | www.debtadvicefoundation.org opens new window | 0800 043 40 50 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm |
| MoneyHelper | Free, government-backed service that provides impartial money and pensions guidance for people across the UK | www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en opens new window |
0800 011 3797 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
| MoneyPlus Advice | Offers trusted debt advice and managed solutions to help you regain control of your finances | www.moneyplusadvice.com opens new window | 0161 837 4754 Monday to Thursday, 8am to 8pm Friday, 8am to 4pm |
| Money Wellness | Provider of free, independent debt advice and financial wellbeing support in the UK | www.moneywellness.com opens new window | 0161 518 8282 Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm |
| National Debtline | Free, impartial advice for those struggling with debt in England, Wales and Scotland | www.nationaldebtline.org opens new window | 0808 808 4000 Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm Saturday, 9.30am to 1pm |
| PayPlan | Free, simple debt advice to anyone who needs it | www.payplan.com opens new window | 0800 316 1833 Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Saturday, 9am to 3pm |
| StepChange | Free and non-judgemental debt advice and support to people across the UK | www.stepchange.org opens new window | 0800 138 1111 Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm Saturday 9am to 2pm |
Bereavement help and support
Below is a list of UK organisations that have specialised services that can help and support with bereavement and managing grief:
| Organisation | Purpose | Website | Telephone |
|---|---|---|---|
| AtaLoss | A bereavement charity ensuring every bereaved person has timely and holistic support to navigate their grief | www.ataloss.org opens new window | Live Chat Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm |
| Child Bereavement UK | Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement | www.childbereavementuk.org opens new window | 0800 02 888 40 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm |
| Cruse Bereavement Support | Offers free, confidential support for those grieving the loss of a loved one | www.cruse.org.uk opens new window | 0808 808 1677 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9am to 5pm, Tuesday, 1pm to 8pm |
| The Loss Foundation | UK’s only charity specialising in support for people bereaved by cancer | www.thelossfoundation.org opens new window | 0300 200 4112 No fixed helpline hours |
| National Bereavement Service | Provides free, impartial, and practical advice to people dealing with a bereavement or planning for future end-of-life arrangements | www.thenbs.org opens new window | 0800 0246 121 Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm Saturday, 10am to 2pm |
| SANDS | UK charity supporting everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby | www.sands.org.uk opens new window | 0808 164 3332 Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 6pm to 9pm |
| Sue Ryder | Ensures that everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need | www.sueryder.org opens new window |
No support helpline |
| WAY (Widowed and Young) | Advice and support for people aged 50 or under who have lost a partner | www.widowedandyoung.org.uk opens new window | 0300 201 0051 Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm |
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