People in or leaving prison

In-custody listener schemes and through-the-gate support at the point of highest risk.

These are services built specifically for people in or leaving prison — the tag means the service is set up and its staff are trained for this, not that anyone else is turned away.

Prisoners' Families Helpline

Free, confidential support for anyone with a family member in prison, or leaving one.

0808 808 2003
Call the Prisoners' Families Helpline
Free from any phone in the UK.
Hours not confirmed
- Free to call
- Freephone number
- You do not have to give your name
Checked 25 August 2026 against their own page

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