Helplines & Other Support

Vet Helpline

Friendly people with personal experience of the veterinary profession are there to talk to you in complete confidence about whatever is troubling you.
Tel: 07659 811 118 (local call rates apply, 24hr rapid response answer phone).
Veterinary Surgeons’ Health Support Programme

Completely confidential professional help with alcohol, drug, addiction & mental health issues.
Contact the National Co-ordinator on 07946 634220 or at VSHSP@vetlife.org.uk.

Rural Stress Information Network

Registered charity that works in partnership with the public, voluntary and private sectors to address the causes and effects of stress in rural communities in England and Wales.
Confidential helpline tel: 02476 412916
Website: www.rsin.org.uk
Samaritans

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
Address: Chris, PO Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA
Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
Saneline

National out-of-hours confidential telephone helpline offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems. The service is open every day and receives tens of thousands of calls every year from service users, family members, carers and health professionals.
Tel: 0845 767 8000 (charged at local rates). Lines open 6pm to 11pm every day.
Website: www.sane.org.uk