CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
ba: Benefits advice
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Food (free)
f: Food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (infoline), http://bit.ly/2LfM2I2
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm;
Advice and support people who suffer from anxiety. Phone the infoline or text 07537 416 905.
CODES: MH, C, DW
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
08457 304030, http://bit.ly/Q8oJe
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Emergency contraception and termination advice. Calls to the Actionline (available 24/7) will be charged at a local rate.
CODES: C, MS
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58, https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help/
Monday-Sunday: 5pm-12am
(open 365 days a year);
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK and the cause of 18 deaths every day. Helpline and webchat open 365 days a year, 4pm to Midnight.
CODES: MH, MS, C
Combat Stress
0800 138 1619, https://combatstress.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hr, 365 days helpline);
National ex-services charity offering help with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - open 24/7.
CODES: MH, AD, C, OL
Cruse Bereavement Care - National Helpline
0808 808 1677, http://bit.ly/2XNrHhk
Monday & Friday: 9:30am-5pm
(not bank holidays);
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30am-8pm;
The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. Group, one to one and peer support; friendship support, practical support, listening, drop-in, phone helpline and more.
MON, FRI: 9.30-5
TUE,WED,THU: 9.30-8
SAT, SUN: 10-2
ONLINE MESSAGE CHAT ALSO AVAILABLE:
MON-FRI: 9AM-9PM
CODES: C
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester
OL2 6EU
0161 624 9984, http://bit.ly/2K062Ob
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
The UK's first 'homeless-friendly' hospice. 24-hour helpline: 0161 785 5635. "Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. Our healthcare focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients."
CODES: C, MS, B, BS, BE, ET, FF, FC, F, IT
Hearing Voices Network
86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE
nationwide
A network for people who hear voices and see visions. If you want information about hearing voices groups please email info@hearing-voices.org.
CODES: MH, C
Marie Stopes International
0333 331 5343, http://bit.ly/5kIw4
Very informative website and helpline for emergency contraception and termination advice.
CODES: C, MS
National Assn for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331, http://bit.ly/WljQV
Monday-Thursday: 10am-9pm;
Friday: 10am-8pm;
Help and support for adults who experienced childhood abuse. Call free from landlines or mobile networks, or email support@napac.org.uk.
CODES: C
National Problem Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road
SW5 9BH
020 7381 7722, http://bit.ly/1RW9fIA
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Helps problem gamblers in England and Wales aged 16+. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapist and CAB debt management specialist. Contact in person (find your nearest clinic online), by phone (020 7381 7722) or e-mail (gambling.cnwl@nhs.net). Urgent advice line: 0800 0234 650.
Fax: 020 7381 7723 gambling.cnwl@nhs.net
CODES: MH, AD, C, DA
National Self-Harm Network
Supporting individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life Resources and information available online.
A supportive and understanding forum.
CODES: MH, C
No Panic
0844 967 4848, http://bit.ly/1wMxmBi
Monday-Friday: 10am-10pm;
Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, DW, OL
One in Four
020 8697 2112, http://bit.ly/1ucnVhB
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-6pm;
Saturday: 10am-5pm;
Support and resources for people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence. Useful info about coping with flashbacks and panic attacks. Phone or email admin@oneinfour.org.uk,
CODES: MH, C, MS
POhWER
0300 456 2370, http://bit.ly/erSpy
Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm;
If you have mental health problems or learning disabilities and need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment, get in touch. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025.
CODES: AD, C, MS
Respond
0808 808 0700, http://bit.ly/moj6B
Thursday: 10am-4pm
(helpline);
Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, MS
Rethink
0300 5000 927, http://bit.ly/12LMox
Monday-Friday-Friday: 9:30am-4pm
(helpline);
Employment, supported housing, day services, helplines etc for people affected by severe mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email advice@rethink.org.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, C, ET
Sane
0300 304 7000, http://bit.ly/BMb5E
Monday-Sunday: 4pm-10pm
0300 304 7000;
We believe that no-one affected by mental illness should face crisis, distress or despair completely alone. Information on schizophrenia, depression and bi-polar disorder in Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi & Urdu as well as English.
SANEline: 0300 304 7000
CODES: MH, C
Sexual Health Helpline
Find your nearest clinic or just find out about AIDS and HIV. Info on contraception, family planning, sexual health, clinics etc.
CODES: C, MS, SH
Survivors UK
Unit 1, Queen Anne Terrace, Sovereign Court, The Highway, E1W 3HH
0845 122 1201, https://www.survivorpathway.org.uk/services/survivors-uk-men/
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-8pm
(helpline webchat);
National helpline offering information and support to men who have been sexually assaulted at any time in their lives, and those who care for them. One-to-one counselling and support groups for male survivors in the London area. Awareness and training for agencies whose client group includes male survivors.
CODES: AD, C, SH
Victim Support
0808 1689 111, http://bit.ly/cQMLLm
The national charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Victim Supportline: 0808 1689 111. Ring the helpline, email (supportline@victimsupport.org.uk) or visit the website to find out your near centre.
CODES: C
YMCA
Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW
Youth Access
1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London
SW12 8AD
020 8772 9900, https://bit.ly/2974vSW
The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website.
CODES: MH, AD, C, OL
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