Support for families and friends of prisoners

Get support and advice if you know someone in prison.

Prisons in England and Wales

You can contact:

Prisoners’ Families Helpline
[email protected]
Telephone: 0808 808 2003

Prisons in Scotland

You can contact:

Families Outside Support and Information Helpline
Telephone: 0800 254 0088
Find out about call charges

Prisons in Northern Ireland

You can find information about how to access the Family Links service.

You can also get help and advice from: