Emergency phone numbers and contact addresses in Reading and Slough, Berkshire and Thames Valley, UK

Child Line			0800 1111
Free confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people. Textphone service for deaf children on 0800 400 222.
Electricity emergencies			08457 70 80 90
To report power cuts and dangerous situations call this 24 hour emergency number.
Flood warnings			0845 988 1188
Obtain details of current flood warnings in England and Wales.
Gas Leaks			0800 111 999
For all gas leaks and emergencies call this number free for the national 24-hour gas emergency service.
Rape Crisis Line			01256 840 224
Help for victims of rape or sexual assault.
RSPCA			0870 55 55 999
24-hour national animal cruelty and advice line
Water			08459 200 800
Thames water number for emergencies.

Reading
Samaritans	Cemetary Junction	59A Chomley Rd, Reading	08457 90 90 90
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing distress or despair.Or call at the local branch in Reading (0118 926 6333) to talk with someone face to face. Usually open 9am - 10pm 7 days a week.

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