Action for Prisoners’ and Offenders’ Families (part of Family Lives) Expand Supporting families who are affected by imprisonment. Helpline: 0808 800 2222 http://www.familylives.org.uk/about/our-services/action-for-prisoners-and-offenders-families/
National Debtline Expand An independent charity, dedicated to providing free debt advice by phone and online to people across the UK. 0808 808 4000 https://www.nationaldebtline.org/
Step Change Expand Helping people in the UK to overcome their debt problems, and get their lives back on track. Debt advice helpline: 0800 138 1111 www.stepchange.org/
Citizens Advice Expand Provides free, impartial and confidential advice on areas such as benefits, debt, housing, healthcare, etc. England 03444 111 444 Wales 03444 77 20 20 www.citizensadvice.org.uk In Scotland, you can call 0808 800 9060 or visit the Citizens Advice Scotland website www.cas.org.uk/
Samaritans Expand Provide confidential emotional support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Telephone: 08457 90 90 90 www.samaritans.org
FRANK Expand Offers a free, confidential 24 hour helpline for drug information and advice. Their website provides details of specific drugs, uses, effects and addictions Helpline: 0300 123 6600 www.talktofrank.com
NHS Choices Expand The official website of the NHS in the UK providing comprehensive health information with articles, videos and tools to help you make the most of the services available. For non-urgent medical advice call 111 www.nhs.uk
Helping Households Under Great Stress (HHUGS) Expand The only UK registered charity providing protection, empowerment and support to Muslim households harmfully affected by counter-terrorism and national security legislation in the UK and abroad. Helpline: 020 7733 2104 www.hhugs.org.uk
Reprieve Expand An organisation that provides free legal and investigative support to people facing execution or affected by counter-terrorism policies. Telephone: 020 7553 8140 www.reprieve.org.uk
Fair Trials Expand Works to help people understand and defend their rights. They are unable to act as your lawyer or provide financial support but can help you identify local experts, offer practical guidance, and advise you and your local lawyer about your fair trial rights under international law. They have material available online under the Need Help section, where you can find advice and information on a number of different justice systems. www.fairtrials.org
MediaWise Expand Provide free, confidential advice and assistance for members of the public affected by inaccurate, intrusive, or sensational media coverage. Telephone: 07968 031 532 www.mediawise.org.uk
Mind (England and Wales only) Expand Mind Provides advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They offer an information line, legal advice and publications on mental health conditions. Mind also delivers local services, such as low-cost counselling therapy. Mindinfoline: 0300 123 3393 www.mind.org.uk
Families Outside (Scotland only) Expand The only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support the families of people affected by imprisonment. They work to mitigate the effects of imprisonment on children and families through support and information for families. Helpine: 0800 254 0088 www.familiesoutside.org.uk
Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (Northern Ireland only) Expand Supports Irish prisoners detained in the UK and overseas; they also provide family support. ROI: (00 353) 1505 3156 UK: 020 7482 5528 www.icpo.ie