Helplines
Samaritans
Call 116 123 to talk to a trained volunteer if you are struggling to cope with your mental health and need support.
Find out more from the Samaritans website.
SupportLine
SupportLine is a charity that provide confidential emotional support for people that are isolated, at risk, vulnerable and victims of any forms of abuse.
Call 01708 765200 free or email info@supportline.org.uk
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm to 8 pm.
Find out more from the SupportLine website.
The British Red Cross
The British Red Cross offer local support services, workshops and a free, confidential helpline for advice on loneliness support.
Call 0808 196 3651 for free.
Find out more from the British Red Cross website
Services
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.
Find support that is right for you on the Hub of Hope's website.
Sense
Sense is a charity which offers advice, support and services for people are deafblind or who have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and to find friends.
Access the Sense buddying service, which matches a disabled person with a volunteer. This allows volunteers and buddies to connect for an hour a week online.
Visit the Sense buddying service page for more information.
Find out more from the Sense website.
Age UK
Age UK and The Silver Line offer free telephone befriending services, which matches over-50s with a friendly volunteer for a weekly chat.
Find out more on the Age UK website.
Toolkits and guides
NHS: Every Mind Matters
NHS: Every Mind Matters has developed a guide on how to manage loneliness. This provides information on loneliness, the signs and symptoms, the causes of loneliness, loneliness at university and tips on dealing with loneliness.
Read the loneliness guide or find out more on the NHS Every Mind Matters webpage.
CALM
CALM have developed a loneliness and social isolation guide. This provides information about loneliness, how it feels, why people feel lonely, where you can find help and how to deal with loneliness.
Read the loneliness guide or find out more on the CALM website.
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation have developed a student (aged 16+) guide to loneliness. This guide provides information on loneliness and mental health, tips on on how to look after your mental health when feeling lonely and how to get involved and raise awareness in communities, at school, college or university.
Read the student loneliness guide or find out more on the Mental Health Foundation website.