Please find some ideas for support and resources below. This is not an exhaustive list but hopefully gives you a place to start.
Mental health and crisis support
Mindline Bristol
0117 203 4419
A confidential helpline providing a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. Open every week Wednesday to Sunday from 7pm to 11pm.
Shout
Text 85258 www.giveusashout.org
If you're experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support , text Shout to 85258 for free 24/7
Samaritans
Call 116123
24/7 telephone support for when you’re going through a tough time.
Suicide Prevention UK
0800 689 5652
Supporting those at risk of suicide throughout the UK.
Addiction and problematic substance use
Hawkspring Bristol
0117 964 2859 info@hawkspring.org.uk
Drug and alcohol support in Bristol. A whole family approach supporting those in addiction or recovery, concerned others and children affected by substances. One to one support and groups.
Bristol Drugs Project
Supporting you to find independence from drugs and alcohol.
ARA - Recovery for All
Helping people to recover from mental health, drug and alcohol and gambling problems.
Solo and single parenting
Frolo
Connecting, supporting and empowering single parents.
Gingerbread
08088020925
Fighting for single parents and their children. Creating a world where single parent families thrive.
Podcasts for solo mums by choice
The Stork and I
No Need for Prince charming
Books
Liv's Alone: Amateur Adventures in Solo Motherhood - Liv Thorne
Going Solo - Genevieve Roberts
We Are Family - Susan Golombok