Support when you need it
Access crisis helplines, safety guides, and educational resources to help you understand what you are experiencing and decide what to do next, whatever the situation.
Need Help Right Now?
If you are in immediate danger, experiencing a mental health crisis, or need to speak to someone urgently, please contact the services below. They are confidential, free, and available 24/7.
Samaritans
116 123
24/7 crisis support for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
Available: 24/7
Shout Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258
Free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
Available: 24/7
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
Support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse (for men and women).
Available: 24/7
Rape Crisis National Helpline
0808 802 9999
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault.
Available: 24/7
Police / Emergency Services
999 (Emergency) · 101 (Non-Emergency)
For immediate danger or emergency assistance.
Available: 24/7
Regional helplines for the UK, US, Canada, and Australia are available directly in the GutChecks app.
Learn the patterns
Five practical guides are listed below and marked as coming soon.
Recognising Manipulation
Learn to identify common manipulation tactics and red flags across all types of interactions.
- Gaslighting
- Love bombing
- Isolation tactics
- Emotional blackmail
Building Healthy Boundaries
Understand how to set and maintain healthy boundaries in any relationship or situation.
- Communication skills
- Saying no
- Respecting others
- Self-care
Trusting Your Intuition
Develop your emotional intelligence and learn to trust your gut feelings.
- Body signals
- Emotional awareness
- Pattern recognition
- Decision making
Digital Safety
Protect yourself online and in digital communications.
- Privacy settings
- Safe sharing
- Cyberstalking
- Password security
Recognising Grooming & Radicalisation
Learn warning signs of grooming and coercive recruitment so you can seek support early.
- Isolation patterns
- Coercive influence
- Escalation signals
- Where to get help
Trusted organisations
Direct links to support organisations and educational safety resources.
Lucy Faithfull Foundation / Stop It Now!
Resources for preventing abuse and safeguarding.
Visit resourceRemember: you're not alone
If you're struggling with manipulation, abuse, or toxic situations, help is available. You deserve to feel safe and respected.