Links
If you are in crisis or in need of immediate help or
support please contact your GP, 999 or the Samaritans
Samaritans
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
T: 08457 90 90 90
E: jo@samaritans.org
W: http://www.samaritans.org
Mind
National mental health charity with over 180 local branches.
Very informative website about mental health issues, particularly recommended for its booklets section where the excellent "How to..." and "Understanding ..." series can be viewed
T: Mind Info Line 0845 766 0163
E: contact@mind.org.uk
W: http://www.mind.org.uk
Journeys - towards recovery from Depression
A self-help organisation based in Wales for people affected by Depression. Helps to bring people together to support each other in achieving and maintaining good mental health. Weekly self-help group meetings across Wales.
T: 029 2069 2891
E: info@journeysonline.org.uk
W: http://www.journeysonline.org.uk
Broken Rainbow
Support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence
T: 08452 60 44 60
E: mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk
W: http://www.broken-rainbow.org.uk
Women's Aid
National UK charity working to end domestic violence towards women & children
24 hour national domestic violence helpline
T: 0808 2000 247
E: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
W: http://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Men's Advice Line
Advice & support for men in abusive relationships
T: 0808 801 0327
E: info@mensadviceline.org.uk
W: http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk
Beat
National UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families
T: 0845 634 1414
E: help@b-eat.co.uk
W: http://www.b-eat.co.uk/Home
HAVOCA - Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse)
Provides information to any adult who is suffering from past childhood abuse. Useful website, including survivor's forum and extensive information.
E: friend@havoca.org (for confidential support)
E: info@havoca.org (for general enquiries)
W: http://www.havoca.org
Cruse Bereavement Care
UK organisation for people bereaved by death
T: 0844 477 9400
E: helpline@cruse.org.uk
W: http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
BBC Mental Health
Website containing lots of information regarding all aspects of mental health including stress, depression, anger etc
W: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/