Loneliness
Explains loneliness, including the causes of loneliness and how it relates to mental health problems. Gives practical tips to help manage feelings of loneliness, and other places you can go for support.
Useful contacts
Other organisations
Age Cymru (Wales)
0300 303 44 98
ageuk.org.uk/cymru
Information and support for older people in Wales.
Befriending Networks
befriending.co.uk
Information on befriending, including an online directory of UK befriending services.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
thecalmzone.net
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.
Carers UK
0808 808 7777
029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales)
[email protected]
carersuk.org
Advice and support for anyone who provides care.
Consortium
consortium.lgbt/member-directory
Directory of services and groups for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
Empty Closets
emptyclosets.com
Online community for anyone aged over 13 who identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, or is curious or unsure.
Hub of Hope
hubofhope.co.uk
UK-wide mental health service database. Lets you search for local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can filter results to find specific kinds of support.
Meetup.com
meetup.com
Website that allows you to find face-to-face groups of people who share your interests or aspirations.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
ncvo.org.uk
Information about volunteering, including details of local centres.
Ramblers
ramblers.org.uk
Supports people throughout England and Wales to spend time walking outdoors, through its programmes and community. You can search for wellbeing walks near you.
Relate
relate.org.uk
Provides help and support with relationships, including counselling and telephone support.
Samaritans
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
The Silver Line
0800 4 70 80 90
thesilverline.org.uk
Provides support, information, friendship and advice for anyone aged over 55 who may feel lonely or isolated.
Social Farms & Gardens
farmgarden.org.uk
Information on care farming and community growing projects, including a network of local farms.
Student Minds
0808 808 4994
studentminds.org.uk
Mental health charity that supports students. Runs Student Space, offering online information and helpline support delivered in partnership with The Mix.
Victim Support
0808 168 9111
victimsupport.org.uk
Provides emotional and practical support for people affected by crime and traumatic events.
Web of Loneliness
webofloneliness.com
Online community and website which provides information and tips on loneliness. Also allows users to share artwork and poetry.
This information was published in June 2023. We'll revise it in 2026.
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