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Contact us
Get in touch with us for any assistance or guidance you may need. Our dedicated team are here to listen, provide support and help you through any challenges you may be facing.
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Anxiety UK
In partnership with Anxiety UK, we collaborate to assist members dealing with anxiety, stress, or anxiety-based depression. CIOB members and their dependent family members can avail themselves of a complimentary one-year Anxiety UK Membership, inclusive of access to additional support services if required.
Additional support
If you need urgent assistance please contact:
Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7) [email protected]
CALM (suicide helpline) 0800 58 58 58 (5 pm – 12 am)
SHOUT (personal crisis text line) To access the service text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Contact details for other organisations that may be able to help.
Construction Charities
Lighthouse Construction Charity ↗
Providing a friendly network of emotional, physical, and financial assistance for the construction community and their loved ones.
Telephone: UK 0345 605 1956
SMS: Text Hardhat to 85258
Housing Support Services
Extending a warm hand to homelessness charities and hospices by actively supporting vital construction projects.
Telephone: 0208 742 0717
Email: [email protected]
Legal/Employment Support
Acas Advisory Service ↗
Guidance on workplace rights, rules, and best practices, along with support to navigate and resolve disputes.
Telephone: 0300 123 1100
Email: [email protected]
Financial Assistance
StepChange Charity ↗
Telephone: 0800 138 1111
A guide to financial well-being, offering warm support and practical solutions on your path to a debt-free future.
Additional services:
National Debtline ↗
Telephone: 0808 808 4000
Guidance and support to help you find solutions to your financial difficulties.
Turn2us ↗
Telephone: 0808 802 2000
Connecting people in financial need with available support and resources.
Mental Health Support
Mind Mental Health ↗
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
This is a safe space for you to talk about your mental health. Open from 9 am to 6 pm Mon to Fri.
Additional services:
BEAT ↗
Telephone: 0808 801 0677
Eating disorder helpline
Papyrus ↗
Telephone: 0800 068 4141
Offers support and resources to prevent young suicide, providing helpline services, educational programs, and advocacy efforts in the UK.
Switchboard ↗
Telephone: 0300 330 0630 (10 am – 10 pm) or email [email protected]
National LGBTQIA+ Support Line
Addiction Advice Services
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
For guidance and support related to drug concerns, ‘Talk to Frank’ is available to provide free, confidential information.
Additional services:
GamCare ↗
Telephone: 0808 8020 133
For confidential assistance with gambling-related issues, reach out to the National Gambling Helpline and speak with advisers.
Alcohol Change UK ↗
Offers support to those worried about their own or someone else’s drinking.