Getting Support Outside The Nest Club

At The Nest Club, we provide therapy and support for life’s transitions, but we are not a crisis or emergency service. If you ever feel unsafe, unable to cope, or in urgent need of immediate help, please use the contacts below. These organisations are available for acute or crisis situations and can provide the right level of emergency support.

General Mental Health & Crisis Support

• NHS 111 – For urgent medical or mental health concerns that are not life-threatening. They can connect you to the right local services.
  
  

• Samaritans – 116 123 – 24/7 free confidential emotional support for anyone in distress. Available every day of the year.
  
  

• Shout – text 85258 – 24/7 crisis text line offering immediate help via text messages.
  
  

• SANEline – 0300 304 7000 – For anyone experiencing a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is. Open daily 4.30pm–10.30pm.
  
  

• Mind – 0300 123 3393 – Provides advice and information about mental health, available weekdays.
  
  

• The Mix – 0808 808 4994 – Support for young people under 25 on anything from mental health to money, housing, relationships, or work. Open daily 3pm–midnight.
  
  

• Papyrus HOPELINEUK – 0800 068 4141 – Support for anyone under 35 struggling with suicidal thoughts, or if you’re worried about a young person. Weekdays 10am–10pm, weekends & bank holidays 2pm–10pm.
  
  

• Frank – 0300 123 6600 – Free, confidential information and advice about drugs. Open 24/7.
  
  

• Switchboard – 0300 330 0630 – Listening service for LGBTQ+ people, run by LGBTQ+ volunteers. Open daily 10am–10pm.
  
  

🟣 Fertility, Pregnancy, Perinatal & Loss

• Fertility Network UK – 01424 732361 | support@fertilitynetworkuk.org – Practical and emotional support for anyone facing fertility challenges.
  
  

• Tommy’s – 0800 0147 800 – Pregnancy and baby loss helpline.
  
  

• Birth Trauma Association – 0203 621 6338 | support@birthtraumaassociation.org.uk – Support for parents experiencing birth trauma.
  
  

• ARC (Antenatal Results & Choices) – 020 7713 7486 | text 07908 683004 – Support around antenatal screening results and decisions (Mon–Fri).
  
  

• Petals – referrals@petalscharity.org – Specialist counselling for baby loss.
  
  

• PANDAS Foundation – 0808 1961 776 – Perinatal mental health helpline for postnatal depression and anxiety. Open 10am–5pm daily.
  
  

🟢 Parenting & Families

• Family Lives – 0808 800 2222 | parents@familylives.org.uk – Support with parenting challenges, relationships, and family life.
  
  

• Gingerbread – 0808 802 0925 – Help and advice for single parents.
  
  

• Young Minds Parent Helpline – 0808 802 5544 – For parents worried about their child’s mental health.
  
  

Domestic Abuse & Safety

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge) – 0808 2000 247 – 24/7 support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
  
  

• Women’s Aid – Live chat and local service finder at www.womensaid.org.uk.
  
  

• Victim Support – 0808 168 9111 – 24/7 support for anyone affected by crime or trauma.
  
  

• Respect Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327 – Support for men experiencing domestic abuse.