You’re Not Alone.

Whatever you’re going through, people in Gloucester and Gloucestershire want to help. You deserve care, compassion, and a way forward. Reach out. Any of these services is ready to listen and support you.

Crisis Support in Gloucester & Gloucestershire

If you’re in immediate danger or thinking about harming yourself, please call 999 or go to your nearest emergency department right away.

Mental Health Crisis — 24/7 Support

Gloucestershire Crisis Team (for ages 11+)
0800 169 0398 — available 24/7.
When prompted, choose Option 2 for Gloucester & Forest

Alternatively, call 111 and select Option 2 for mental health support through NHS 111

Samaritans
116 123 — free, 24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58 — for anyone feeling suicidal or in crisis (daily, 5pm–midnight)

Shout (Crisis Text Line UK)
Text SHOUT to 85258 — free, 24/7 text-based support

PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 (for under-35s)
0800 068 4141 or text 07860039967 — support for suicidal thoughts

Domestic & Sexual Abuse Support

Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
01452 726 570 (Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm)
24hr National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Healing & Empowerment Service
0300 222 5735 (Monday 11–2, Tues/Thurs 4:30–8 pm)
Text: 07860 022 932

Gloucestershire Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre (GRASAC)
01452 305 421 — free, confidential support for sexual violence survivors aged 13+

Hope House SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre)
01452 754 390 — for medical care, advice & forensic support

Other Local Support Services

Rethink Mental Illness (Gloucestershire)
07570 343 767 (Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm) — peer support, link-work, advice, & navigation for serious mental illness .

Sunflowers Suicide Support (Bereavement)
01453 826 990 — support if you’ve been affected by suicide

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
01452 527 202 — help with debt, housing, benefits, and practical issues