I need someone to talk to

Together Co’s volunteers can call you for a friendly chat on the phone if you’re feeling lonely and missing company. To refer yourself, visit the Together Co website or call the number below.

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If you’re 65 or older, Time To Talk can arrange regular phone calls so don’t feel so alone.

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Across the city

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NHS Volunteer Responders can help you by picking up shopping and other essentials, or calling you for a friendly chat. Just call to ask for help.

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Across the city

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8am to 8pm

If you’re finding it hard to cope or need someone to talk to, you can call Samaritans for free or email them at any time of the day of night. (It can take up to 24 hours to get a reply to an email.)

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Across the city

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24 hours a day, seven days a week

If someone you know has died, Cruse can offer you free, confidential support to help you cope with your loss. There’s also lots of helpful information on their website.

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Across the city

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• Monday and Friday, 9:30am to 5pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30am to 8pm

Brighton & Hove City Council has a page with lots of useful contacts and information if you’re been bereaved.

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Across the city

If you’re feeling lonely, Possability People has the Get Involved Group for you to join so you can connect with other disabled people.

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Across the city

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If you have a learning disability, Speak Out can set up phone calls or video calls so you feel less lonely. They also have virtual groups and social media for a chat, fun and companionship.

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Across the city

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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 3pm

If you’re part of the LGBTQIA community, you can call Switchboard if you’re feeling lonely or down, or if you need advice.

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Across the city

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Wednesday and Thursday, 7pm to 9.30pm

If you’re transgender, non-binary, intersex or questioning your gender, The Clare Project has an anonymous, confidential helpline you can call for support and advice.

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Across the city

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• Monday and Tuesday, 1pm to 4pm
• Thursday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
• Friday, 1pm to 4pm

Free tech support over the phone for anyone, but particularly older people and disabled people. AbilityNet will try and fix any technical issues you’re having.

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Across the city

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0800 269 545 (This is the minicom number too)

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Brighton & Hove Faith in Action can help you find religious services whatever your faith. They can also support you if you or someone you know is sick or dying.

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Across the city

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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm