Resources 

Support and resources

Grief and emotional wellbeing
Cruse Bereavement Support (UK): confidential support for people grieving a loved one. Call 0808 808 1677 or visit cruse.org.uk.
Samaritans: someone to listen, day or night. Visit samaritans.org for contact options.
Mind (UK): mental health information and self-care resources. Call 0300 123 3393 or visit mind.org.uk.

Relationship and family support
Relate: relationship and couples counselling. Visit relate.org.uk.
Family Lives: parenting and family wellbeing support. Call 0808 800 2222 or visit familylives.org.uk.

Addiction and recovery support
Addiction NI: support with alcohol and drug problems. Visit addictionni.com.
Narcotics Anonymous (UK): call 0300 999 1212 or visit ukna.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous (UK): call 0800 917 7650 or visit alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk.

Trauma and abuse support
Nexus NI: support for people affected by sexual trauma. Call 028 9032 6803 or visit nexusni.org.
Women’s Aid Northern Ireland: domestic abuse information and support. Visit womensaidni.org.

International resources
BetterHelp: online counselling. Visit betterhelp.com for availability and fees.
National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): confidential support at thehotline.org.
Grief.com: grief education and community resources at grief.com.
Helping Parents Heal: support for bereaved parents at helpingparentsheal.org.
Joyful Heart Foundation: resources for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in the USA. Visit joyfulheartfoundation.org.

Please check each organisation’s website for current services, opening hours, availability and any fees. Readings do not replace professional support.