Provides a confidential and sympathetic listening ear to those in emotional distress. ...

SANE provides emotional support and specialist information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Email support and online forums are available via the website. ...

SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. They are open every day of the year from 4.30pm to 10.30pm on 0300 304 7000. ...

SCARD is a charity set up to help relieve distress amongst people who have lost a loved one, been injured or affected by drunk or reckless driving. Support includes a helpline and support groups. ...

A unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It is a place to go if you are struggling to cope and you need immediate help. ...

Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people. They also offer telephone and letter friendship schemes which match people with volunteers. ...

Exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. ...

Helpline for anyone who has been a victim of hate crime because of their race, disability (including mental health problems), religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. ...

Survivors UK is a charity providing web chat and SMS Text chat services by trained professionals, for men who have experienced male rape and sexual abuse. ...

Offers a 24/7 telephone support line for teachers at any stage of their career, from trainee to retirement, and at any type of school. Their helpline is free and available to all teachers, lecturers and staff in education (primary, secondary, further or higher education) in England, Wales and Scotland. ...

Support for girls and young women who self injure. ...

A national organisation supporting transgender people. Call the national information line for details of your local representative. ...

The Compassionate Friends supports parents, grandparents and siblings after the death of a child. ...

Provides information and support to anyone affected by post-natal depression and other related illnesses, including partners, families and friends. As many as 10% of all recently delivered women develop postnatal depression. ...

NCT is the UK’s largest charity for parents. Its website and helpline offer practical and emotional support in all areas of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. ...

Teachers, doctors, employers, university staff – the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust reaches the people who can spot when someone might be in trouble. Their training gives them the confidence to open a conversation and give vital first-line support. They talk direct to young people too, giving them the tools they need to stay mentally well. ...

A voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. We have a network of over 400 volunteers across England and Wales, many of whom are involved in farming, or have close links with agriculture, and therefore have a great understanding of the issues farm workers and farming ...

Campaigning group aiming to change policy, practice and awareness, encouraging healthy relationships and building a future where domestic abuse is no longer tolerated. They have a National domestic violence helpline, online support and local services around the country. ...

FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. We are dedicated to supporting parents and families and their LGBT+ members ...

Offers support to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected by crime, and supports witnesses attending the local courts. The support line provides emotional support and information and can put you in touch with local offices and other organisations that can help you. ...

LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities. ...

LGBT+ Oxfordshire is a one-stop connection to community and support services for LGBT+ life in Oxfordshire. Within the website are pages for Community, Advice and Resources that link to groups and organisations to help make your life in and around Oxfordshire as welcoming as possible. ...

Causeway Carers are a small group of people who care for a relative or friend suffering a mental health illness. They  provide support and information in an informally friendly and non-judgemental way, and alternate months, try to have a speaker. ...

The Dementia Cafe provides information about living with dementia and other services available locally in an informal and comfortable environment. ...

The Community Network Directory was provided by Age UK Oxfordshire and features a wide variety of activities, support and opportunities across Oxfordshire for older adults. Also in partnership with Volunteer Link-up and supported by Oxfordshire County Council. Note: This service has now been integrated into Live Well Oxfordshire. Please see the web link for more ...