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