Support

Support

We recognise that some news stories and discussions we broadcast may be distressing or difficult to hear.

If you, or someone you know, are feeling upset, overwhelmed, or in need of help, there are people and organisations on the Isle of Man who can offer free, confidential support.

This page brings together contact details for local and national services that can help with emotional wellbeing, mental health, bereavement, substance use, domestic abuse, and other challenging situations.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, call 999 for the emergency services.

 

Mental health and crisis support

• Isle Listen – Free mental health support for young people and adults. Phone: 01624 679118
• Cruse Bereavement Support Isle of Man – Support for anyone grieving after a loss.
  Phone: 01624 668191
• Samaritans Isle of Man – 24/7 emotional support for anyone in distress.
  Freephone: 116 123
• Bereaved Survivors of Suicide Isle of Man – Support network for those affected by loss by suicide. 
• Isle Stand Up to Suicide – Support and information to individuals in crisis. Phone: 01624 803040
• Manx Care Crisis Response and Home Treatment Team – Support for young people at risk of self-harm. Phone: 01624 642860
• Childline – Free, confidential support for anyone under 19. Freephone: 0800 1111

 

Substance use and addition

• Motiv8 – Free and confidential help for drug, alcohol, and gambling and gaming issues. Phone: 01624 627656

 

Domestic abuse and sexual violence

• Victim Support Isle of Man – Support for victims of crime, including domestic and sexual abuse. Phone: 01624 679950

 

Financial and practical support

• Isle of Man Foodbank – Emergency food parcels for people in crisis and times of hardship. Phone: 01624 646999
• The Salvation Army Isle of Man – Food, clothing, and practical assistance. Phone: 01624 627742
• Crossroads Isle of Man – Support to carers and people with care needs no matter their disability, age or illness. Phone: 01624 673103

 

Baby loss support

• Arlo's Adventure -  Supports bereaved families by the raising of awareness of the effects of the loss of a child or a pregnancy. Phone: 07624 456175
• A Little Piece of Hope - Helps bereaved families and sick children aged 21 or under with hospital travel, funerals and headstones and mental health support as well as any equipment needed. Phone: 07624 202074
• The Lullaby Trust – Funds life-saving research and provides expert baby safety advice while supporting grieving families. Phone: 0808 802 6868
• 4Louis – Supports families through miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss.
• Tommy's – Helps anyone who’s lost a baby – whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or any other reason – with a helpline run by specialist midwives who can offer support. Phone: 0800 0147 800
• Sands – Supports anyone who has been affected by the death of a baby. Phone: 0808 164 3332
• Petals Charity – Hopes to give all parents easy and timely access to specialist counselling following baby loss.

You are not alone

If you are struggling, please reach out to one of the services above. There is always someone ready to listen, day or night.