Support Resources
At Ryan & Co Solicitors, we recognise that legal issues often arise alongside personal challenges. In order to support you, we've compiled a list of trusted organisations that offer free and confidential assistance across a range of areas.
Alcohol and Substance Use
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Offers support for individuals seeking help with alcohol dependency.
📞 Helpline: 0800 917 7650 (24/7)
📧 Email: help@aamail.org
🌐 Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukalcoholics-anonymous.org.uk+1alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk+1alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk+1alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk+1
- FRANK (National Drugs Helpline)
Provides confidential advice on drugs and substance misuse.
📞 Helpline: 0300 123 6600 (24/7)
🌐 Website: www.talktofrank.comtalktofrank.com
Domestic Abuse Support
- Men’s Advice Line
Specialist support for male victims of domestic abuse.
📞 Helpline: 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm)
📧 Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
🌐 Website: www.mensadviceline.org.ukmensadviceline.org.uk+1equalityhumanrights.com+1equalityhumanrights.com+6gov.uk+6alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk+6
- Victim Support
Independent charity offering support to victims and witnesses of crime.
📞 Supportline: 0808 168 9111 (24/7)
🌐 Website: www.victimsupport.org.ukgov.uk+1victimsupport.org.uk+1
- Women’s Aid
National charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse.
📞 Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
🌐 Website: www.womensaid.org.uk
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
- Mind
Provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
📞 Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.mind.org.ukequalityhumanrights.com+1equalityhumanrights.com+1mind.org.uk
- Samaritans
Offers confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
📞 Helpline: 116 123 (Free to call)
📧 Email: jo@samaritans.org
🌐 Website: www.samaritans.orgalcoholics-anonymous.org.uk+5drinkaware.co.uk+5talktofrank.com+5
Legal and Rights Advice
- Citizens Advice
Provides free, confidential advice on legal, money, and other issues.
📞 Consumer Helpline: 0808 223 1133 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
🌐 Website: www.citizensadvice.org.ukcitizensadvice.org.uk
- Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
Offers guidance on human rights and discrimination issues.
📞 Legal Helpline: 0161 829 8190 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm)
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.equalityhumanrights.comequalityhumanrights.comgov.uk+6mensadviceline.org.uk+6equalityhumanrights.com+6
Self-Harm and Trauma Support
- SelfharmUK
Provides support for young people affected by self-harm.
🌐 Website: www.selfharm.co.uk
- Respond
Works with children and adults with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or trauma.
📞 Helpline: 0808 808 7000
🌐 Website: www.respond.org.ukdrinkaware.co.uk
These organisations offer a range of services to support individuals facing various challenges. If you require assistance in connecting with any of these services or need further information, please feel free to contact us.