URGENT HELP & SUPPORT

You do not have to face things alone. The services below offer crisis support, someone to talk to, and specialist help.

Sober Bootcamp is not an emergency or crisis service. Our contact form, email and social media messages are not monitored continuously. Please do not wait for a reply if you need urgent support.

IMMEDIATE DANGER OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Call 999 if someone’s life is at risk, there has been an overdose or serious injury, or you cannot keep yourself or someone else safe.

URGENT MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

NHS 111
Call 111 and select the mental health option for urgent mental health support in England.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

SOMEONE TO TALK TO — DAY OR NIGHT

Samaritans
Free emotional support, 24 hours a day, every day. You do not have to be suicidal to call.

Call: 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

Shout
Free, confidential text support for anyone in the UK struggling to cope. Available 24 hours a day, every day. Responses may take longer during busy periods.

Text SHOUT to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/get-help/

DRUG & ALCOHOL SUPPORT

Turning Point Leicester
Support for people affected by their own or someone else’s drug or alcohol use. You can contact the team or access online self-referral through their website.

Call: 0300 303 6000
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/leicester

This is a treatment and support service, not an emergency helpline. For an overdose or medical emergency, call 999.

DOMESTIC ABUSE & SEXUAL VIOLENCE SUPPORT

Abuse can affect people of any gender or sexuality. It can include controlling behaviour, financial control, threats, isolation, physical harm and sexual violence.

Freeva — Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland
Local support for people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Call: 0808 802 0028
Monday–Friday: 8am–8pm
Weekends and bank holidays: 10am–4pm

https://freeva.org.uk/support-for-those-affected/

Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free support for women experiencing domestic abuse. Available 24 hours a day, every day.

Call: 0808 2000 247
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/

Men’s Advice Line
Support for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them.

Call: 0808 801 0327
Monday–Friday: 10am–5pm

https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

Galop — LGBT+ Abuse & Violence Support
Specialist support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of abuse.

Call: 0800 999 5428
Monday–Tuesday: 9:15am–8pm
Wednesday–Friday: 9:15am–4:30pm
Closed daily between 1pm and 2pm.
Closed at weekends.

https://www.galop.org.uk/

ABOUT THESE LINKS

These organisations operate independently of Sober Bootcamp UK CIC. Listing them does not imply a formal partnership or endorsement. Their own eligibility criteria, privacy policies and service arrangements apply.

Contact details last checked: 19 September 2026.
Opening hours and services may change. Please check the provider’s website for updates.

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