If you need support urgently, contact one of these organisations - who will either help directly or suggest another organisation you can turn to.

• 24/7 support for any problem: Samaritans: 08457 909090
• Bereavement support: Cruse: 0844 477 9400
• Carers' issues: Carers UK: 0808 808 7777
• Domestic violence: for women, Refuge: 0808 2000 247; for men, Male: 0808 801 0327
• For contraceptive and termination advice: Family Planning Association: 0845 122 8690
• Gay issues: London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard: 020 7837 7324
• General counselling: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy: 01455 883316
• Mental illness, depression: MIND: 0845 766 0163
• Parents support: ParentlinePlus: 0808 800 22 22
• Rape or abuse: Rape Crisis
• Relationship and sexual problems: Relate: 0300 100 1234
• Young person's support: Childline: 0800 1111