Mental Health & Suicidal Thoughts
PAPYRUS is a young suicide prevention society. Available by calling 08000684141 (Mon-Fri 10am - 10pm or 2pm-10pm on bank holidays) Information can also be found via www.papyrus-uk.org
SANE offers emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental health illnesses, their family and carers. Call 03003047000 (Daily 4.30pm-10.30pm) or Visit www.sane.org.uk/support Sane also provide a peer support forum that can be accessed via www.sane.org.uk/supportforum
CALM stands for campaign against living miserably, for men aged 15-35. Available daily from 5pm - Midnight, Free call 0800585858 or WebChat via www.thecalmzone.net
MENS HEALTH FORUM provides 24/7 support for men by text, chat and email. Visit menshealthforum.org.uk to find services tailored to your area code.
YOUNG MINDS provides information on child & adolescent mental health services for parents and professionals. Phone the Parents Helpline on 08088025544 (Mon-Fri 9.30am - 4pm) Website www.youngminds.org.uk
MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION provides support for anyone with mental health problems or learning difficulties. Information can be found by visiting their website www.mentalhealth.org.uk
ANXIETY UK provide support for those who have been diagnosed an anxiety condition. Available by phone 03444775774 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-10pm & Sat-Sun 10am-8pm) www.anxietyuk.org.uk
MIND promotes the views & needs of people with mental health problems. Call 03001233393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm) or visit www.mind.org.uk
OCD UK A charity run by people with OCD for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments. Call 03332127890 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) Website www.ocduk.org
BIPOLAR UK is a charity helping people live with manic depression or bi-polar disorder. www.bipolaruk.org.uk
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS provides support and advice for people living with mental health illness. Available by phone (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm) on 03005000927 or visit their website www.rethink.org
Abuse
NSPCC Children's charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty. Children in need of help can contact 08001111 (24 hour helpline). For adults concerned about a child please call 08002000247 (24 hour helpline). For more information visit www.nspcc.org.uk
REFUGE Advice on dealing with domestic violence (24 hour helpline), free call 08082000247.
Website www.refuge.org.uk
RAPE CRISIS to find services tailored to your locality please call 08088029999 (Daily 12pm-2.30pm or 7pm-9.30pm). Alternatively services can be found at www.rapecrisis.org.uk
Addiction
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 24/7-hour helpline, access by calling 08009177650.
Website www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Helpline available daily between 10am-Midnight 03009991212.
Website www.ukna.org
NATIONAL GAMBLING HELPLINE available daily from 8am-Midnight by calling 0808820133. Website at www.begambleaware.org
Bereavement
HOPE AGAIN is a website offering information, advice and hope for all affected by bereavement. However there is a particular emphasis on helping children and young people affected by the loss of loved ones.
Website www.hopeagain.org.uk
BEREAVEMENT TRUST offer a daily free call in service (6pm-10pm) 0800435455.
Website www.bereavement-trust.org.uk
