Great forum. It's important to realise that although this is an online community, people still have real-life issues, which they may only be comfortable talking about here. Lets hope that everyone acts sensibly in this forum.
A selection of helplines available to people in the UK. For a comprehensive list, take a look at http://www.helplines.org.uk/helpline_search.htm
Depression Alliance
Confidential listening and support service, a gateway to depression alliance services and signposting to other services. Also offer a range of information on depression and treatment options.
Phone: 020 7633 0101
Fax: 020 7633 0559
Rethink Mental Illness
Advice service providing information on mental illness issues, including benefits, community care, Mental Health Act. Head office for NSF which has a network of over 300 projects across the UK, from supported accommodation schemes to employment training courses and day care centres. Representation at courts, tribunals and inquests.
Phone: 020 8974 6814
Fax: 020 8547 3862
YoungMinds - Parents' Information Service
Helpline providing information and advice to anyone with concerns about the mental health or emotional well-being of a child or young person. Information about a range of mental health issues and details of local and national advice services.
Phone: 0800 018 2138 (Freephone)
Fax: 020 7336 8446
SANELINE
Helpline providing information and support to anyone affected by a mental health problem. Gives callers options for action and puts them in touch with available sources of help and support. Also offers emotional and crisis support to people experiencing mental health problems, their families/carers and friends.
Phone: 0845 767 8000 (Local Rate)
Adfam National
Helpline for families and friends of drug users. Offers information about drugs and details of local support services nationwide. Provides support and counselling relating to the caller's own concerns, family/relationships and anything related to the drug using situation. Prisoner's families support project.
Phone: 020 7928 8900
Fax: 020 7928 8923
Release
Helpline for drug users, their families, friends, professionals. Referrals to specialist lawyers and local drug agencies. Provide training on drugs and legal issues for professionals, run outreach work at clubs and produce educational materials. Out of Hours Heroin Helpline on 020 7749 4053
Phone: 020 7729 9904
The Samaritans
24 hour, confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis. Encourages people to talk about suicidal feelings before they become overwhelming. Aims to increase public awareness of suicide and suicidal feelings. Local helplines and branches throughout the UK. Can also be contacted by email at jo@samaritans.org
Phone: 0845 790 90 90 (Local rate)
Respond Telephone Helpline
Telephone counselling service for people with learning disabilities, who are victims and/or perpetrators of sexual abuse. Also available to carers and professionals on issues of sexual abuse, sexual offending and learning disability. Are able to call back learning disabled callers if they wish.
Phone: 0808 808 0700 (Freephone)
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
Helpline for people who are concerned about children and young people at risk of abuse, including calls from children and young people themselves. Offer information, advice and counselling about the welfare of children, legal issues relating to children, sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect and emotional abuse etc. Will also accept emails and correspondence. Provide advice and consultation to adults. Welsh service on 0808 100 2524 Monday to Thursday 11am to 7pm.
Phone: 0808 800 5000 (Freephone)
The Compassionate Friends
Helpline run by and for bereaved parents who have lost a child of any age and from any circumstance. Offer support and listening, 365 days a year. Also support for siblings, grandparents, parents of murdered children, death from drugs, suicide and AIDS.
Phone: 0117 953 9639
Fax: 0117 914 4368
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