Useful telephone numbers

CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably - Freephone or webchat (5pm until midnight) everyday - for those who are anxious, worried, unhappy or lonely - 0800 585858

Samaritans - 116 123 open 24 hours a day

Right Lines - online support if you or someone you know is self-harming - www.rightlines.co.uk 

Listening Service Lancashire 0800 915 4640. Monday to Friday 7pm to 11pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 midday to 12 midnight. www.lancs-mentalhealtthhelplin...

Young Minds - for young people wanting advice & information about mental health & wellbeing. Parents/Carers helpline 0808 802 5544

BEAT - the UK's eating disorder charity. For anyone affected by an eating disorder or anyone supporting them - www.beatingdisorder.org.uk

FRANK - drugs helpline - 0300 123 6600, www.talktofrank.com or text 82111

Papyrus - the UK's charity for the prevention of young suicide - 0800 068 4141. 9am to 10pm weekdays, 2pm to 10pm weekends.

SHOUT - text service offered by Crisis 85258

BwD Covid-19 Help Hub - if you are in need of food, concerned about paying bills or in need of support for your mental wellbeing 01254 588111