Find support
The right help, when you need it.
Trusted organisations across the UK, with the number to call and where to read more. Mums Aloud is not a crisis service, and these lines are free unless we say otherwise.
If you need help right now
Free, and open day and night.
Emergency services
If you or your baby are in immediate danger, or someone is seriously hurt.
- Call
- 999
- Open
- 24 hours a day
NHS 111
Urgent health help when it is not a 999 emergency. Choose the mental health option for urgent mental health support.
- Call
- 111
- Open
- 24 hours a day
Samaritans
Someone to listen, any time, about anything that is troubling you, including thoughts of suicide.
- Call
- 116 123
- Open
- 24 hours a day, every day
Shout
Free, confidential support by text, day or night, when things feel overwhelming.
- Open
- 24 hours a day
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free, confidential support if you are experiencing domestic abuse, including help finding a refuge place.
- Call
- 0808 2000 247
- Open
- 24 hours a day, every day
Pregnancy, birth and loss
Midwives to talk to, your rights in maternity care, and support after the loss of a baby.
Tommy's midwives
Specialist midwives answer questions about pregnancy, pregnancy loss and trying again, by phone or email. Tommy's and Five X More also run a helpline for Black and Black Mixed-Heritage women, booked online.
- Call
- 0800 014 7800
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Sands
A safe, confidential place for anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, with tailored support for Black and South Asian families.
- Call
- 0808 164 3332
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm; Tuesday to Thursday, 6pm to 9pm
Birthrights
Free information and practical advice on your rights in pregnancy and childbirth. Advice is by email only, through their request form.
Five X More
Campaigns, resources and advice to improve Black maternal health outcomes in the UK. Not a helpline.
NHS: mental health in pregnancy and after the birth
Plain NHS information on depression and anxiety in pregnancy, postnatal depression and postpartum psychosis.
Mental health and wellbeing
For low mood, anxiety, postnatal depression and the days that feel too heavy.
PANDAS Foundation
Support for anyone affected by perinatal mental illness, by WhatsApp or a free call back booked online.
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Association for Post Natal Illness
Support for anyone suffering from postnatal illness, and for their partners, family and friends. Not a freephone number.
- Call
- 0207 386 0868
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm
Mind
Information on mental health problems, treatment options and where to get help near you. Mind's Support line, 0300 102 1234, offers emotional support in the same hours.
- Call
- 0300 123 3393
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Black Minds Matter UK
Mental health resources, community and workshops for Black people in the UK. Not a crisis service.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
Information and links to support for mums and families. They do not run a helpline.
NHS: postnatal depression
Symptoms, treatment and where to get help, from the NHS.
Feeding, crying and the early years
Help with feeding, babies who will not settle, and family life with young children.
National Breastfeeding Helpline
Friendly, non-judgemental breastfeeding and infant feeding support, whatever your feeding goal.
- Call
- 0300 100 0212
- Open
- 24 hours a day, every day
Cry-sis
Help and support for parents of babies who cry excessively or have sleep problems.
- Call
- 0800 448 0737
- Open
- Every day, 9am to 10pm
Coram Family Lives
Emotional support, information and advice on any aspect of parenting and family life.
- Call
- 0808 800 2222
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm; weekends, 10am to 3pm
Home-Start
Volunteers support families with young children at home. Find your local Home-Start and get in touch yourself, or through your health visitor.
Your rights, money and work
Maternity rights, benefits, debt and advice on almost anything else.
Maternity Action
Free advice on your rights at work, maternity pay and benefits when pregnant or a new parent.
- Call
- 0808 802 0029
- Open
- Weekdays except Wednesday, 10am to 12pm
Citizens Advice
Free advice that connects you to your local Citizens Advice for help with benefits, debt, housing, work and more. England only.
- Call
- 0800 144 8848
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Gingerbread
Information, local groups and an online forum for single parents. Their helpline has closed.
Safety at home
If home does not feel safe, for you or for a child.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free, confidential support if you are experiencing domestic abuse, run by Refuge.
- Call
- 0808 2000 247
- Open
- 24 hours a day, every day
NSPCC helpline
For adults worried about a child's safety or wellbeing: advice and a way to report concerns.
- Call
- 0808 800 5000
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm
We list these organisations in good faith and check their details, but services change. Please confirm opening times with the organisation before you rely on them.
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