Mental Health
Samaritans - Crisis support service where you can talk about anything that's bothering you.
CALL the mental health listening line - Provides a confidential mental health listening and emotional support line which is open 24/7.
Talk Campus - a social networking site which offers you a safe place to talk anonymously about anything and without judgment. Download the TalkCampus app from the app store or Google Play and register with your @cardiff.ac.uk email address, or call their crisis line: +44 (0)800 031 8813.
Mind - This service can help you find local support, as well as provide information about mental health problems and treatments.
Cruse Bereavement Care - Free confidential support for adults and children following a bereavement.
HOPELINE247 - provide 24/7 confidential support and practical advice for young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. Call: 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860039967
myf.cymru - is a mental health and wellbeing resource aimed at Welsh speaking higher education students studying in Wales and beyond.
Violence and Abuse
Report a Hate Crime – Wales Hate Crime - who are the official third-party reporting centre for Wales. They also have a team of speciality trained staff across Wales who can also offer free and confidential support
The Survivors Trust - Rape & Sexual Abuse Services UK
New Pathways Rape crisis and sexual abuse support services.
Rape Crisis England and Wales: see website for list of rape crisis centres. Also information and practical advice.
Rape Crisis Live Chat Helpline: the Live Chat Helpline is a free, anonymous, confidential service. Women and girls aged 16+ who have experienced rape, sexual abuse or any form or sexual violence can access the helpline to get emotional support online. It is open various times Monday-Friday, see link for details.
Domestic Abuse
Live Fear Free - Confidential support and information on domestic abuse, sexual violence and violence against women in Wales. The Live Fear Free helpline provides 24-hour, 7 days a-week support and guidance. info@livefearfreehelpline.wales or call +44(0)808 8010 800.
ManKind Initiative - Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Hollie Guard: the Hollie Guard was developed by the Hollie Gazzard Trust which helps to reduce domestic abuse.
Women's Aid: is the national domestic violence charity that helps up to 250,000 women and children every year. We work to end violence against women and children, and support over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the country.
Stalking
The National Stalking Helpline: Practical advice and information to anyone who is currently or previously been effected by harassment or stalking.
Report a Stalker: information and advice on how to report a stalker.
Victim Supportline: helpline for anyone affected by crime.
Addiction
Cardiff and Vale Drug and Alcohol Service (CAVDAS) is a single point of entry for anyone who feels that they have an issue with any substance in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. CAVDAS staff will provide you with a free and confidential appointment to explore your options.
Ara Gambling Services is a trusted partner of GamCare and is a FREE specialised counselling service, supporting those who are affected by problem gambling. Our service can support you during term time as well as when you return home.
GamCare - Founder of the National Gambling Helpline
Home - Barod - free and confidential support and guidance to anyone who is affected by drug or alcohol use, either their own or someone else’s
LGBTQ+
Umbrella Cymru - a charity who offer support services around a range of subjects, including hate crime, to anyone from the LGBT+ community, living in South Wales.
Gender Trust: For people whose lives are affected by gender identity issues.
LGBT Foundation: LGBT Foundation offers a range of specialist support services to LGBTQ+ people on topics such as talking therapies, sexual health support and domestic abuse support
LGBT Health and Wellbeing: are a unique community initiative that promotes the health, wellbeing and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland.
MindOut: a mental health service for LGBT+ people which provides advice, information, advocacy, peer support groups, mentoring and wellbeing events.