Introduction
People with convictions often feel unhappy, depressed, stressed or anxious. How we feel about ourselves affects the way we behave and how we cope with the worries of everyday life and the tougher times that we sometimes face.
The first step towards self-help is to admit you are struggling. This does not mean you are “mentally ill” and many issues can be managed without the help of a GP by using the variety of self-help resources now available.
We’ve put together a list of useful first point contacts which can be used to get help for a variety of mental health issues.
Mental Health - General
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Anxiety UK run a helpline staffed by volunteers with personal experience of anxiety.
Telephone Number: 03444 775774
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk -
Telephone Number: 01455 883 300
Website: www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk -
The Mental Health Foundation provides information and support to anyone with mental health problems or learning difficulties.
Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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The MIND helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am until 6pm.
Telephone Number: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk -
Website: www.nhs.uk/mental-health
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Rethink provide support and advice for anybody living with mental illness. Their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am until 4pm.
Telephone Number: 0300 500 0927
Website: www.rethink.org -
The Samaritans provide confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They have a free 24-hour helpline.
Telephone Number: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk -
SANE provides emotional support, information and guidance for anybody affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Telephone Number: 0300 304 7000
Website: www.sane.org.uk/support -
Young Minds provides information on child and adolescent mental health.
Telephone Number: 0808 802 5544
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
General Addiction Support
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Addaction is a UK wide treatment agency that helps individuals and families manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse.
Website: www.wearewithyou.org.uk
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Adfam is a national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol. They have a database of local support groups.
Website: www.adfam.org.uk
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Rehab 4 Addiction run a free helpline dedicated to assisting those suffering from drug, alcohol and mental health problems.
Telephone Number: 0800 140 4690
Website: www.rehab4addiction.co.uk
Alcohol Misuse
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Alcoholics Anonymous have a 24-hour helpline.
Telephone Number: 0845 769 7555
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk -
Al-Anon offers support to the families and friends of problem drinkers.
Telephone Number: 0207 403 0888
Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk -
Drinkline is the national free and confidential alcohol helpline.
Telephone Number: 0300 123 1110
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The Association offer information and advice for children of alcohol-dependent parents and others concerned about their welfare.
Telephone Number: 0800 358 3456
Website: www.nacoa.org.uk
Drugs and Substance Abuse
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FRANK runs a drugs helpline.
Telephone Number: 0300 123 6600
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Narcotics Anonymous run a helpline which runs daily until midnight.
Telephone Number: 0300 999 1212
Website: www.ukna.org
Gambling
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Gam-Anon runs support groups for friends and family.
Website: www.gamanon.org.uk
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Gamblers Anonymous runs local support groups.
Website: www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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GamCare run the National Gambling Helpline offering free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers in the UK.
Telephone Number: 0808 8020 133
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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ASSIST is a specialist organisation offering therapeutic help to adults and children affected by a wide range of traumatic occurrences.
Telephone Number: 01788 560800
Website: www.assisttraumacare.org.uk -
Combat Stress is a leading veterans’ mental health charity.
Telephone Number: 0800 138 1619
Website: www.combatstress.org.uk -
PTSD Resolution provides mental health help and support for UK armed forces veterans, reservists and their families.
Telephone Number: 0300 302 0551
Website: www.ptsdresolution.org
Self-Harm
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Harmless support anybody impacted by self-harm.
Website: www.harmless.org.uk
Suicide or Suicidal Feelings
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CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably) works with men aged between 15 and 35. Their helpline operates from 5pm until midnight 365 days of the year.
Telephone Number: 0800 58 58 58
Website: www.thecalmzone.net -
Childline operate a helpline for young people under the age of 19.
Telephone Number: 0800 1111
Website: www.childline.org.uk -
Papyrus operate a suicide prevention line for young people, HOPELINE247, which is a free, confidential space to talk openly with trained advisors.
Telephone Number: 0800 068 4141
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org -
The Samaritans provide confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. They have a free 24-hour helpline.
Telephone Number: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk -
The Silver Line run a free, confidential telephone service for older people.
Telephone Number: 0800 470 80 90
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
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