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Age Concern Information Line
Tel. 08000 09966
The Age Concern Information Line provides free written information on a wide range of issues relevant to older people and those who care for them. Subjects covered include income and benefits, social care, health, housing, consumer issues and age discrimination. Information materials can also be downloaded for free from Age Concern's website www.ageconcern.org.uk. The line is open 7 days a week from 8am - 7pm.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Tel. 02074 030888
Al-Anon is worldwide and offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
Alateen, a part of Al-Anon, is for young people aged 12 to 17 who have been affected by someone else's drinking, usually that of a parent.
Open 10am - 10pm everyday.
Alcoholics Anonymous - National Helpline
Tel. 08457 697555
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
Alzheimer's Society Helpline
Tel. 08453 000336
The Alzheimer's Society national helpline provides information, advice, support and referrals to anyone with concerns about Alzheimer's disease or about any other form of dementia. Opening hours: 8:30am - 6:30pm Monday to Friday.
Association for Post-Natal Illness
Tel. 02073 860868
The Association for Post-Natal Illness was formed in 1979 with the aim of helping those women who suffer from postnatal depression. Available 10am-2pm.
Battle Against Tranquillisers
Tel. 01179 663629
The helpline provides support, advice and information to people who are addicted to benzodiazepine, sleeping pills or similar acting drugs (e.g. Zopiclone, Zimovane, Zaleplon) to understand their illness and to cut down or withdraw from these drugs as comfortably as possible. Work with people who take tranquillisers on prescription and also people who take them either illicitly or in combination with illicit drugs and/or alcohol. Access to Urdu, Hindi, French.
CareLine
Tel. 08451 228622
Crisis telephone counselling service for children, young people and adults on any issue, including relationship difficulties, depression, mental health, child abuse, bullying, rape and sexual assault, domestic violence, drug and alcohol problems. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 10pm.
Carers UK (formerly Carers National Association)
Tel. 08088 087777
Advice, information and support for all carers. Open Monday - Friday from 10am to 4pm. Wednesday & Thursday 10am to 12pm and 2 - 4pm. Answer phone in use out of hours.
Childline
Tel. 0800 1111
ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us on 0800 1111 to talk about any problem - our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out. You can also write to ChildLine, Freepost NATN1111, London E1 6BR.
Chinese National Healthy Living Centre
Tel. 02075 346546
Chinese Cancer Information Project (MacMillan funded)
Chinese Mental Health Advocacy Service (King's Fund funded)
Disability and Carers' Support Scheme
Footprints of the Dragon
Sunday Surgery/Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
Council for Involuntary Tranquilliser Addiction
Tel. 01519 490102
Open 7 days a week between 10am - 1pm.
CITA's multi-skilled counsellors working in your practice can reduce markedly the amount of time that you spend supporting and counselling your anxious or depressed patients. The CITA team backed up by twenty years of experience of working in this field can therefore provide an invaluable service for your practice. Using our tried and tested protocol we can successfully withdraw your patients and help them to enjoy greater well-being.
All patients are given the CITA helpline number (0151 932 0102) for them to contact a counsellor between sessions. This further minimises the need for support and counselling from the GP and the practice staff. Where appropriate group relaxation sessions can be organised on a regular basis, along with hypnotherapy and auricular acupuncture to deepen and maintain relaxation.
First Steps To Freedom
Tel. 08451 202916
Help, in a practical way, to those who suffer from phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (excessive washing, checking, unwanted thoughts etc.), general anxiety, panic attacks, anorexia and bulimia, and those who wish to come off tranquillisers, together with help for their carers. Open 10am - 10pm on Monday to Thursday and 10am - Midnight on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Help the Aged - SeniorLine
Tel. 08088 006565
Telephone advice and information service for older people. Issues covered include welfare and disability benefits, community and residential care, housing options and adaptations, access to health and community services.
Jewish Association for the Mentally Ill ( JAMI )
Tel. 02084 582223
Helpline, advice and information for Jewish people with severe mental health problems, their families and carers.
MIND InfoLine
Tel. 08457 660163
Information service for users of mental health services, carers, professionals and the public. Information on types of mental distress, treatments, alternative therapies, mental health law, advocacy, where to get help, local Mind groups. Open Monday to Friday from 9.15am - 5.15pm.
Mind's Legal Advice Line
Tel. 02085 192122
Legal advice line for mental health users, carers and professionals. Open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 2 - 4.30pm.
Muslim Community Helpline
Tel. 02089 086715
Informal services by volunteers who take calls from home.
No Panic Helpline
Tel. 08088 080545
Help and support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders.
Parentline Plus
Tel. 08088 002222
Parentline Plus is a UK registered charity which offers support to anyone parenting a child - the Childs parents, step-parents, grand-parents and foster parents. Parentline Plus runs a freephone helpline, courses for parents, develops innovative projects and provides a range of information.
Parent's Information Service
Tel. 08000 182138
Free confidential helpline service providing information and advice for any adult concerned about the Mental Health of a child or young person. Open Monday to Friday from 1pm - 4pm plus 6-8pm on a Wednesday.
Parkinson's Disease Society
Tel. 08088 000303
Information about the disease, open from Monday to Saturday. Times 9.30am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday 9.30am - 5.30pm.
Patients Association
Tel. 08456 084455
Patients' helpline for NHS and private sector health users. Information on how to make a complaint, accessing medical records and changing GPs. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
Rethink Severe Mental Illness
Tel. 08454 560455
Rethink is the largest severe mental illness charity in the UK. Telephone information, support and practical help for carers and people affected by severe mental health problems. Information on mental health issues and local support groups. Rethink is the new operating name for the National Schizophrenia Fellowship. There is also a National Advice Service Helpline on 0208 974 6814, open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10am - 3pm and Tuesday & Thursday from 10am - 1pm.
Samaritans
Tel. 08457 909090
Telephone contact at any time of the day or night, for those experiencing personal crises and especially those with suicidal feelings.
SANEline
Tel. 08457 678000
SANE is a national mental health charity which aims to raise awareness of mental illness and campaign to improve services, initiate and fund research into the causes of serious mental illness through its research centre. Information and emotional support is also provided to anyone affected by mental illness via the helpline, SANEline and by email, SANEmail.
SANEline open 7 days a week from 1pm - 11pm.
SupportLine
Tel. 02085 549004
Helpline particularly for people who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk or experiencing any form of abuse. Subjects include relationships, child abuse, anger, bullying, eating disorders, self-harm, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, addictions and phobias.
Talk To Frank
Tel. 08007 76600
Free confidential advice on drugs & alcohol, Also see our website at www.talktofrank.com.
Threshold Women's Mental Health Infoline
Tel. 08088 086000
National telephone information line providing details of local and national services throughout the UK; information about mental health issues, a series of fact sheets on women and mental health, emotional support for women seeking information. Open Tuesday between 10am - 1pm.
Triumph Over Phobia UK
Tel. 08456 009601
Triumph Over Phobia (TOP) runs a national network of structured self-help groups. The groups are run by trained lay volunteers (most of whom have overcome a phobia problem themselves) to teach sufferers self management of their problem in supportive group environments. Further information including leaflet, booklist and details of local groups are available on request. Send SAE. There is a complaints procedure. Email us at info@triumphoverphobia.com. Open Mon - Fri from 9am to 4pm. Answerphone in operation out of hours.
Victim Support
Tel. 08453 030900
Victim Support is the independent national charity which helps people cope with crime. We have a network of local branches across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are separate organisations covering Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.
Young Minds
Tel. 08000 182138
Young Minds helpline is for parents or anyone concerned about the mental health of a child or young person. Helpline open Monday to Friday, Mon & Fri 10am - 1pm, Tue to Thurs 1pm-4pm, Wed 1pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm.
Youth Information Service (Milton Keynes)
Tel. 01908 604700
Advice, information and counselling for young people aged 13-25 on a wide range of topics, including benefits, health, accommodation and employment rights. Individual counselling available by appointment.
Free internet access via www.mkweb.co.uk/youthinformation and use of telephones. Email service via website or yisadvice@tiscali.co.uk.
Open Monday & Thursdays from 2pm - 5pm. Search the directory:
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