Please read our disclaimer before browsing through the links.

Please also note that the search engine for this website is disabled to ensure no misleading information is linked in. However by pushing "Ctrl F" on your keyboard you can search for any key words on a webpage. Please also visit our Site Map.

~ A ~
Abuse
Acne
Adoption
Alcohol
Allergies
Anxiety
Autism

~ B ~
Benefits
Bereavement
Bi-polar
Bisexual
Books
Buddhist Health Services
Bullying

~ C ~ 
Carers
Children and Young People
Chinese
Complementary Therapies and Medicines
Counselling
Crime
Crises Support
Cyclothmymia

~D ~
Deaf
Death - see Bereavement
Depression
Diabetes
Disability
Divorce
Drugs
Dyslexia

~ E ~
Eating Disorders 
Endometriosis
Elderly
Employment

~ F ~
Families
Fostering

~ G ~
Gambling 
Gay

~ H ~
Help Line

~ I ~
Insurance
International Services
Ireland

~ J ~
Jewish Health Services

~ K~

~ L ~
Legal
Lesbian
Local Services ~ English Counties (Also see Wales, Scotland & Ireland)

~ M ~
Manic Depression - see bi-polar
Medication
Men
Menopause
Mental Health - General
Multicultural
Music Therapy
Muslim Health Services

~ O ~
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - OCD

~ P ~
Pain
Panic Attacks
Paranoia
Parenting - see Families
Phobic
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD
Pregnancy - see postnatal and antenatal depression
Prisoners 
Psychology
Psychosis

~ R ~
Refugee
Relationships
Relaxing

~ S ~
Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD
Schizophrenia
Scotland
Self Harm
Self Help
Sex
Social Care & Policy
Smoking
Suicide

~ T ~
Transgender/sexual

~ W ~ 
Wales
Women
Work - see Employment


ABUSE
Action on Elder Abuse
www.elderabuse.org.uk
Action on Elder Abuse aims to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness through promoting research, running conferences, giving presentations, producing leaflets and resource materials for practitioners and the public.

Mothers of Sexually Abused Children
www.mosac.org.uk
Mothers of Sexually Abused Children is a voluntary organisation supporting all non abusing parents and carers whose children have been sexually abused. Provides support, advice, information and counselling following the discovery of sexual abuse.

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood
www.napac.org.uk
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood is a registered charity running support groups and provides a recommended reading list.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
www.nspcc.org.uk
The UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. In operation since 1884.

One in Four
www.oneinfour.org
Support and resources for and by women and men who have experienced sexual abuse. Services include an online group and group therapy for people affected by sexual abuse as well as their carers.

The Penny Parks Foundation
www.ppfoundation.org
Provides therapy for anyone affected by child abuse trauma and is the creator of the Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT) and lists accredited PICT therapists.

Survivors UK
www.survivorsuk.co.uk
Central London based organisation providing resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. The website includes a national register of accredited sexual assault counsellors and a helpline.

Victim Support
www.victimsupport.org
Staff and trained volunteers in local schemes provide support, information and practical help to victims of crime.

Voice UK
www.voiceuk.org.uk
Support for people with learning difficulties, who have been abused, their families and carers. Assist with legal advice and runs a helpline.

[top]


ACNE
Acne Care Cure
www.acnecarecure.org
Information bout the causes and treatment of acne.

Acne Resource Centre
www.acne-resource.org
Explore the Acne Resource Centre for hundreds of articles on acne, including research on acne, an in-depth look at the different kinds of acne and how to cope with the emotional effects of acne.

Acne Support Group
Support and information for people who are affected by acne or rosacea.

[top]

ADOPTION
The British Association for Adoption & Fostering
www.baaf.org.uk
UK charity working for children separated from their birth families.

Department for Education and Skills
www.dfes.gov.uk/adoption
This site is intended for anyone involved or interested in adoption in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Post Adoption Centre
www.postadoptioncentre.org.uk
Provides independent advice, counselling and support to anyone affected by or dealing with the challenges and opportunities of adoption.

[top]

ALCOHOL
Al-Anon Family Groups
www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Al-Anon Family Groups provides support and understanding to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. Also operates Alateen for young people, aged twelve to twenty, who are affected by a problem drinker.

Alcohol Concern
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
Works to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems.

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Operates a helpline and provides leaflets, booklets and a newsletter for people affected by alcohol. Local meeting search facility also available.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics
www.nacoa.org.uk
Provides information and advice for the children of alcoholics.

[top]

ALLERGIES
Action Against Allergy
www.actionagainstallergy.co.uk
Aims to advance understanding of allergic medical conditions and the actions needed for research, diagnosis and treatment. Assist with finding allergy clinics, allergy specialists and dieticians, (both NHS and private) and alternative heath care practitioners.

[top]

ANXIETY
No Panic
www.nopanic.org.uk
Organisation offering advice, counselling and self-help for people who experience anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or compulsive disorders.

Phobic Society
www.phobics-society.org.uk
Provides support and help for people who suspect they may have, or have been diagnosed with, an anxiety condition. Also helps deal with specific phobias or any fear that is stopping someone from getting on with life.

[top]

AUTISM
The National Autistic Society
www.nas.org.uk
The National Autistic Society services the rights, interests and needs of all people with autism and their families. This site includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, and about support and services available in the UK.

[top]


BENEFITS
Benefits Helpline
0800 882 200

Citizen's Advice Bureaux
www.citizenadvice.org.uk
Your local CAB can help with problems concerning housing, benefits or welfare.

[top]

BEREAVEMENT
The Compassionate Friends
www.tcf.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding and support to others after the death of a child or children. Also offers support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping a grieving family.

Cruse Bereavement Care
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Information and support for people who are bereaved and those who care for them. Provides a helpline for advice and referrals as well as a variety of publications.

Institute of Family Therapy
www.instituteoffamilytherapy.org.uk
Specialises in family and couple therapy. Also problems for families, children, adolescents, marital problems, divorce, separation, illness and bereavement.

[top]

BI-PILOR  
Depression and Bi-polar Support Alliance
www.dbsalliance.org
Based in the USA this is a patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorders.

Manic Depression Foundation
www.mdf.org.uk
Offering a wide range of services, information and support for people suffering from manic depression. Addresses topics such as employment, legal issues, benefits and debt.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Provides a large range of fact sheets and information regarding depression and various conditions including anorexia, bulimia, anxiety, phobias and manic depression.

[top]

BOOKS
www.counsellingbooks.com
Sources around 50,000 books in the specialist areas of counselling, psychotherapy and related fields.

[top]

BUDDHIST HEALTH SERVICES
Wild Mind - Buddhist meditation
www.wildmind.org
Information about meditation and depression from a Buddhist perspective.

[top]

BULLYING
Bullying Online
www.bullying.co.uk
Registered charity providing information and advice on bullying for parents and students.

Workplace Bullying
www.workplacebullying.co.uk
Provides information about dealing with bullying in the workplace.

[top]


CARERS
Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
Organisation providing advice and information for carers on any issue including benefits, residential care, the Carers' Act and respite care.

Caring about Carers - Department of Health
www.carers.gov.uk
Government site providing information about services and benefits affecting carers. The site includes a discussion forum and useful links

Crossroads - Caring for Carers
www.carers.org.uk
Website for Crossroads which provides support and services for carers and people with care needs.

Mental Health Care
www.mentalhealthcare.org.uk
Developed to provide information to anyone who supports someone with a mental illness. Information on autism, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, psychosis and schizophrenia as well as young people and mental health.

[top]

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
@ease
www.rethink.org/at-ease/siteindex.htm
Operated by Rethink @ease is a mental health resource for young people under stress or worried about their thoughts and feelings.

Barnardos
www.barnardos.org.uk
Barnardos offers a range of support services for children, young people and their families.

Brook
www.brook.org.uk
A national charity providing free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.

Child Line
www.childline.org.uk
Child Line provides help and advice for children and young people in the UK. Also operates a free and confidential 24-hour helpline.

Department for Education and Skills
www.dfes.gov.uk
Established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.

Like It Is
www.likeitis.org
Help, advice and information for young people about sex, contraception, STDs, pregnancy and more.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
www.nspcc.org.uk
The UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. In operation since 1884.

PAPYRUS
www.papyrus-uk.org
A voluntary UK organisation committed to the prevention of young suicide and the promotion of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

The Penny Parks Foundation
www.ppfoundation.org
Provides therapy for anyone affected by child abuse trauma and is the creator of the Parks Inner Child Therapy (PICT) and lists accredited PICT therapists

TeenHelp
www.teenhelp.org
Acts as a listening service and provides support for teenagers through email, chatroom, live support and a large community forum.

Young Minds
www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.

[top]

CHINESE
Chinese Mental Health Association
www.cmha.org.uk
A registered charity dedicated to serving the Chinese community in the UK. Provides direct services and represents Chinese mental health issues in a public forum as well as raising its profile in our own community.

[top]

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES & MEDICATION 
Many of our members contact us about alternative and complementary therapies which help them through their depression. Below you will see everything from holistic medicine through to knitting!

Please also click here to join our National Depression Week campaign on complementary therapy.

British Herbal Medicine Association
www.bhma.info
Provides a range of literature and information about herbal medicines.

British Holistic Medical Association
www.bhma.org
Runs a variety of programmes designed to enable the dissemination of information, and to create opportunities for people with an interest in holistic medicine.

British Homeopathic Association
www.trusthomeopathy.org
Provides information about homeopathic remedies as well as a search facility for practitioners.

Enter the Freudian Slip
www.enterthefreudianslip.com
Information, articles and a forum on the benefits of using music therapy to treat various conditions including depression.

Fitness Therapy

www.fitnesstherapy.co.uk
Fitness Therapy works to promote a combination of physical exercise and self-help as an effective treatment for depression and anxiety. Their website provides a lot of free self-help information (for example, changing unhelpful thinking, activity scheduling, nutrition, breathing and relaxation). From October they will be selling a DVD which includes three 45-minute workouts that will be fun and simple to follow. A free resistance band is included with every DVD, as is access to their discussion board. Depression Alliance will receive a donation from each DVD sold.

International Institute of Reflexology
www.reflexology-uk.co.uk
Information about hand and foot reflexology including a directory of practitioners.

The Music Workshop Project
www.musicworkshop.org.uk
The Music Workshop Project is a scheme based in Kidderminster, England, aiming to help people with mental health problems by involving them in various music-based activities. Music clips available on line.

Scottish Health Directory
www.scottishhealthdirectory.co.uk
A listing of Scottish health providers, voluntary services and complimentary therapists.

Stitchlinks
www.stitchlinks.com

[top]

COUNSELLING
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
www.bacp.co.uk
Information about counselling including a 'find a therapist' function for a list of accredited counsellors in your area. Also see COSCA for the Scottish equivalent.

British Society for Music Therapy
www.bsmt.org
Founded in 1958 the British Society for Music Therapy acts as an advisory body and is a centre of information, training, and research. Leaflets about music therapy can be requested on line.

COSCA
www.cosca.org.uk
The professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, COSCA seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice.

Counselling Directory
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Provides a search directory for counsellors as well as information about the different types of distress and approaches to counselling.

Institute of Family Therapy
www.instituteoffamilytherapy.org.uk
Specialises in family and couple therapy. Also problems for families, children, adolescents, marital problems, divorce, separation, illness and bereavement.

Relate
www.relate.org.uk
Relate is a national charity offering advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face and by phone. A search facility to find your nearest Relate office also available online.

United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists
www.natcouncilofpsychotherapists.org.uk
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists produces works to promote psychotherapy for the public benefit. Information on different types of therapy and how to access a psychotherapist.

[top]

CRIME
Victim Support
www.victimsupport.org
Staff and trained volunteers in local schemes provide support, information and practical help to victims of crime.

[top]

CRISES SUPPORT
The Arbours Crisis Centre
www.arbourscentre.org.uk
Provides intensive personal psychotherapeutic care and accommodation for individuals and families in severe emotional distress.

Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk
Provides 24 hour confidential and emotional support for anyone in crisis. Find a local branch or contact by phoning 08457 90 90 90 (UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (ROI). Email at jo@samaritans.org.

Sane
www.sane.org.uk
Organisation providing information on mental health. Also operates a helpline, 1pm to 11pm every day (0845 767 8000), providing emotional support and information to people experiencing mental illness, their family, carers and health professionals.

[top]

CYCLOTHMYMIA  
www.cyclothymia.co.uk
Support and information for people affected by the mood disorder cyclothmia.

[top]


DEAF
Sign
www.signcharity.org.uk
Provides supported living, advocacy, outreach and training activities for any deaf person in need of emotional support.

[top]

DEBT
Consumer Credit Counselling Service
www.cccs.co.uk
Free and confidential charity service for people experiencing debt problems.

National Debt Line
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
A free, confidential and independent service for people with debt problems in England, Wales and Scotland. Provides publications including self-help packs, fact sheets, budget sheets and a helpline.

[top]

DEPRESSION  
Aware
www.aware-ni.org
Aware provides advice and information for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing depression. Further information about Aware and their self-help groups can be obtained from Tom McAneany 028 9066 4665 and also at 10 Clarendon Street, Derry, BT48 7ET, Tel: 028 7126 0602.

Beyond Blue
www.beyondblue.org.au
The national Australian depression initiative.

Clinical Depression
www.depression-screening.com
Information and news on clinical depression.

Defeat Depression
www.depression.org.uk
News, chat room and information for people affected by depression or a mood disorders.

Depression and Bi-polar Support Alliance
www.dbsalliance.org
Based in the USA this is a patient-directed organization focusing on depression and bipolar disorders.

Depression Anonymous
www.depressionanon.co.uk
Fellowship of Depressives Anonymous is a self-help organisation producing a monthly magazine, book reviews, bulletin board and pen-friend scheme.

Depression Helper
www.depression-helper.com
Brief description: Depression help and advice that will increase your
happiness, self esteem, self confidence and success includes courses,
books and articles and more!

Depression World
www.depressionworld.net
Depressionworld.net is maintained by a chartered psychologist and UKCP psychotherapist. The site has a discussion forum area as well as listing items of interest, links and a brief guide to therapy from an insiders and fellow sufferers perspective.

Living Life to the Full
www.livinglifetothefull.com/elearning/
A free on-line course with 12 modules to help with every day life with a particular focus on CBT.

Trapped Minds
www.trappedminds.org
Website dedicated to providing connections between sufferers of a mood disorder as well as information and resources.

Samantha Weaver
www.samanthaweaver.com
Information and support for anyone suffering from depression.

Also see:
Mental Health - General
Local

[top]

DIABETES
Diabetes UK
www.diabetes.org.uk
A national charity for people living with diabetes.

[top]

DISABILITY
Connects
www.connects.org.uk
A mental health and learning disabilities charity sharing information to people interested in mental health problems and/or learning disabilities.

Disability
www.disability.gov.uk
Information about existing legislation and enforceable civil rights for disabled people in the UK.

The Disability Rights Commission
www.drc-gb.org
The Disability Rights Commission is an independent body set up by the government to help ensure equal rights for the disabled. Includes information on their Mental Health Action Group and Learning Disability Action Group.

New Deal
An employment programme for disabled people. Phone  0845 606 2626 or visit the Employment and Learning Centre for more information.

The Shaw Trust
Helps people with disability back to work. Phone 01225 716300 or email: stir@shaw-trust.org.uk

Voice UK
www.voiceuk.org.uk
Support for people with learning difficulties, who have been abused, their families and carers. Assist with legal advice and runs a helpline.

[top]

DIVORCE
Divorce Recovery Workshop
www.drw.org.uk
Nationwide registered charity operating self-help groups that provide support and understanding for people going through divorce or separation.

[top]

DRUGS
ADFAM
www.adfam.org.uk
National charity for the families and friends of drug users.

Benzodiazepines:  Co-operation Not Confrontation
www.bcnc.org.uk
Provides services for people dependent on benzodiazepines and realted drugs as well as campaigning and providing information.

Drug Scope
www.drugscope.org.uk

Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals
www.naadac.org.uk
A regulatory body for counsellors practising in the field of drugs and alcohol abuse. Includes a directory of counsellors for any one affected by substance abuse.

Narcotics Anonymous
www.ukna.org
A non-profit fellowship of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean.

Parents Against Drug Abuse
www.pada.org.uk
National organisation that delivers support and services to the families of substances abusers across the country.

Scotland Against Drugs
www.sad.org.uk
Information about drugs and drug misuse.

Talk to Frank
www.talktofrank.com
Information on drugs: Tel: 0800 77 66 00 (24 hour).

[top]

DYSLEXIA
British Dyslexia Association
www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk
BDA is a friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.

The Dyslexia Institute
www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk
Provides information and education for people with dyslexia.

[top]


EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders Association
www.edauk.com
Eating Disorder Association providing information and help on all aspects of eating disorders. Includes information on men and eating disorders, recommended reading and a self-help network.

Overeaters Anonymous
www.oagb.org.uk
Overeaters Anonymous operates to provide support and information for people who compulsively overeat.

[top]

ELDERLY
Action on Elderly Abuse
www.elderabuse.org.uk
Action on Elder Abuse aims to prevent the abuse of older people by raising awareness through promoting research, running conferences, giving presentations, producing leaflets and resource materials for practitioners and the public.

Aged Concern
www.ageconcern.org.uk
Age Concern supports people over 50 living in the UK. It provides essential services and information as well as campaigning on issues such as age discrimination, pensions, public opinion and government policy.

The Association of Retired and Persons over 50
www.arp050.org.uk
A social and campaigning membership organisation for seniors. Runs social events and provides information on benefits, education and health.

Contact the Elderly
www.contact-the-elderly.org
Runs informal outings once a month on Sundays for lonely older people and supportive volunteers.

Counsel and Care
www.counselandcare.org.uk
Advice and information on issues affecting older people including residential accommodation, care at home and benefits. Range of fact sheets available.

[top]

EMPLOYMENT
Benefits and Work
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk
Provides information and training on welfare benefits and employment law for people with long-term physical or mental health conditions, carers and support workers. Also operates a discussion forum and provides free downloadable information guides in PDF format.

Jobscentre Plus
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Part of the Department for Work and Pensions, Jobscentre Plus provides information on benefits for people of the working age and information on employment and schemes for getting into work.

Shaw Trust
www.shaw-trust.org.uk
National charity that provides training and work opportunities for people who are disadvantaged due to disability, ill health or other social circumstances.

ENDOMETRIOSIS
Endometriosis in the UK
www.endometriosis.org.uk
Website offering free support to Endometriosis sufferers and their partners.

National Endometriosis Society
www.endo.org.uk
Provides a free national help line which is available 365 days a year on 0808 808 2227 as well a quarterly newsletter, self help groups and literature.

[top]


FAMILIES
The Compassionate Friends
www.tcf.org.uk
The Compassionate Friends is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding and support to others after the death of a child or children. Also offers support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping a grieving family.

Family Service Unit
www.fsu.org.uk
Family Service Unit works to create new ways of engaging hard to reach, vulnerable and excluded families.

Gingerbread
www.gingerbread.org.uk
Members have access to local groups that offer single parents and their children events, day trips and holidays. You will receive vouchers to major attractions and a free copy of the Lone Parents' or Lone Fathers' Handbook.

Home Start
www.home-start.org.uk
Support and practical help for families with a child or children under 5:

India Parenting
www.indiaparenting.com
Started as part of the early Indian Internet movement this website provides a lot of general information about families, women's health and confidence building for children.

Institute of Family Therapy
www.instituteoffamilytherapy.org.uk
Specialises in family and couple therapy. Also problems for families, children, adolescents, marital problems, divorce, separation, illness and bereavement.

National Childminding Association
www.ncma.org.uk
Provides advice on how to choose and locate a registered childminder.

One Parent Families
www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Information on a range of issues, free publications and local groups.
Lone Parent Helpline: Free confidential information: 0800 018 5026
(back up service if main number unavailable: 0800 019 1277).

Parentline Plus
www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Works to offer help and support for anyone who is parenting. Services include workshops, courses, a free helpline and telephone groups. Parent Plus has 11 local offices throughout England.

Working Families
www.workingfamilies.org.uk
Information on childcare provision for working parents.

[top]

FOSTERING
The British Association for Adoption & Fostering
www.baaf.org.uk
UK charity working for children separated from their birth families.

The Fostering Network
www.thefostering.net
A registered charity for anyone with a personal or professional involvement in fostering.

[top]

GAMBLING
Gamblers Anonymous
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Helplines, support and information for people with a compulsive gambling problem.

GamCare
www.gamcare.org.uk
Provides a helpline, counselling, advice and an on-line assessment for people experiencing problems with gambling.

[top]

GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER/SEXUAL
Gender Trust
www.gendertrust.org.uk
Registered charity supporting adult transgender/transsexual people. Information on legal rights, the workplace, family and personal development. Runs self-help groups and a helpline.

Lesbian and Gay Foundation
www.lgf.org.uk
Operates a wide range of different initiatives and partnerships while also working to end homophobia and empower people.

Out on Thursday
www.outonthursday.org.uk
Specifically for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people and those coming to terms with their sexuality.

Pace Health
www.pacehealth.org.uk
Responds to the emotional, mental and physical health needs of lesbians and gay men in the greater London area.

[top]


HELPLINE
Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk
Provides 24 hour confidential and emotional support for anyone in crisis. Find a local branch or contact by phoning 08457 90 90 90 (UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (ROI). Email at jo@samaritans.org.

Sane
www.sane.org.uk
Organisation providing information on mental health. Also operates a helpline, 1pm to 11pm every day (0845 767 8000), providing emotional support and information to people experiencing mental illness, their family, carers and health professionals.

Telephone Helpline Association
www.bss101.org
Use the Telephone Helpline Association's on-line directory to search through over 1,100 helplines.


INSURANCE
Rethink
www.rethink.org
Rethink provides information for people with a mental illness and seeking insurance.

The following list provides names of insurers that service people with an existing mental health condition.

The Manic Depression Fellowship
www.mdf.org.uk
The Manic Depression Fellowship (MDF) set up the first travel insurance scheme for people with mental health problems. The organisation liaised with brokers to arrange travel insurance for people who are members of MDF. For further details contact:

The Manic Depression Fellowship (MDF)
Castle Works, 21 St. George's Road
London SE1 6ES
Tel: 020 7793 2600
Email: mdf@mdf.org.uk

Venture Sure
Tel: 0800 181 532 or 0345 020 303. The latter number is the medical screening helpline for advice and information

All Clear Travel
www.allcleartravel.co.uk
Tel: 0870 7779 339

J & M Insurance (UK) Plc
www.jmi.co.uk
Tel: 0207 446 7626
Email: enquiries@jmi.co.uk

Medicover
www.medi-cover.co.uk
Tel: 0870 735 3600

Bureau Insurance Services - Orbis Travel Insurance.
Advertise that they offer the same policies to people with long term mental health problems as they do to other people.
Tel: 01424 220 110

[top]

INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
Befrienders Worldwide
www.befrienders.org
Provides information and support for people in distress and their carers. Includes contact details for crises centres throughout the world in fourteen different languages. The English service is operated by The Samaritans.

[top]

IRELAND
Aware - Northern Ireland
www.aware-ni.org
Aware provides advice and information for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing depression. Further information about Aware and their self-help groups can be obtained from Tom McAneany 028 9066 4665 and also at 10 Clarendon Street, Derry, BT48 7ET, Tel: 028 7126 0602. Telephone helpline - 08451 20 29 61.

Aware - Ireland
www.aware.ie
A voluntary organisation formed by patients, relatives and mental health professionals, whose aims are to assist anyone affected by depression. Runs a helpline 1890 303 302 and a network of self-help groups.

The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health
www.niamh.co.uk
The Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health provides local support for those with mental health needs. A wide range of services is available including day care provision and housing schemes.

[top]
JEWISH
Gateshead Jewish Health Service
www.multikulti.org.uk
Generic social work service for the Jewish community, particularly children and families, older people and people with mental health problems.

[top]

LEGAL
Accident Line Direct
www.accidentlinedirect.co.uk
Arranges free legal consultations with local solicitors for those injured in an accident, through medical negligence etc, to decide whether or not to claim compensation.

Community Legal Service Direct
www.clsdirect.org.uk
Provides free high-quality legal information to anyone living in England or Wales.

Law Centres Federation
www.lawcentres.org.uk
Law Centres can help with legal advice on welfare, discrimination, housing and criminal justice matters. You must contact your local centre, the central London office in unable to offer support.

LESBIAN
Lesbian and Gay Foundation
www.lgf.org.uk
Operates a wide range of different initiatives and partnerships while also working to end homophobia and empower people.

Out on Thursday
www.outonthursday.org.uk
Specifically for lesbian, gay and bisexual young people and those coming to terms with their sexuality.

Pace Health
www.pacehealth.org.uk
Responds to the emotional, mental and physical health needs of lesbians and gay men in the greater London area

[top]

LOCAL SERVICES - ENGLISH COUNTIES (Also see Wales, Scotland & Ireland)
Adult Mental Health Service Mapping
A search facility that generates a directory of local health services.

Arbours Crisis Centre - London N8
www.arbourscentre.org.uk
The Arbours Crisis Centre provides intensive personal psychotherapeutic care and accommodation for individuals and families in severe emotional distress.

The Archway Foundation - Rotherham
www.archway.itz3.net
Established in 1990 to provide a range of services for people experiencing loneliness or isolation throughout the Borough of Rotherham.

CALM - Manchester, Merseyside, Cumbria and Bedfordshire
www.thecalmzone.net
CALM raises awareness of depression amongst young men across Manchester, Merseyside, Cumbria and Bedfordshire by running a helpline and various events.

Lancashire Early Intervention Service - Lancashire
www.hope-health-recovery.org.uk
The Lancashire Care NHS Trust in partnership with health and social care have come together to launch a scheme aimed at modernising treatment for people with psychosis. 

Meriden Family Programme - West Midland
www.meridenfamilyprogramme.com
Operating within the West Midlands the programme aims to improve services to families and loved ones of those people who have mental health issues.

Request - North-East England
www.re-quest.org.uk
Located in north-east England Request operates a support service and information for young men affected by mental health problems.

Surrey Post Natal Depression - Surrey
www.surreypnd.org.uk
Surrey Post Natal Depression provides information, support and a means of contacting other mothers who have experienced or suffered from postnatal depression.

Threshold - Brighton
www.thresholdwomen.org.uk
Counselling, support and information about mental health for women by women.

Please also check with your local council regarding any mental health services they may operate.

[top]


MEDICATION
Safe Medicines
www.safemedicines.org
A coalition of patient, physician, pharmacist, university, industry and other professional organisations committed to the safety of prescription drugs.

United Kingdom Psychiatric Pharmacy Group
www.ukppg.org.uk
The UKPPG exists to ensure best treatment with medicines for people with mental health needs and their carers. Also operates a medication helpline 0207 919 2999 (11am - 5pm).

[top]

MEN
CALM
www.thecalmzone.net
CALM raises awareness of depression amongst young men across Manchester, Merseyside, Cumbria and Bedfordshire by running a helpline and various events.

Male Health
www.malehealth.co.uk
A charity operated by the Men's Health Forum and supported by the NHS. It works to improve men's health.

Request
www.re-quest.org.uk
Located in north-east England Request operates a support service and information for young men affected by mental health problems.

Survivors UK
www.survivorsuk.co.uk
Central London based organisation providing resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. The website includes a national register of accredited sexual assault counsellors and a helpline.

MENOPAUSE
The British Menopause Society
www.the-bms.org
A registered charity aiming to increase awareness of post-menopausal healthcare issues and by promoting optimal management through conferences, roadshow and publications.

Menopause Matters
www.menopausematters.co.uk
An independent, clinician-led website aiming to provide information about menopausal symptoms and treatment options for women and health professionals.

Women's Health
www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk
Women's Health provides information on gynaecological health issues as well as operating a helpline (0845 125 5254), booklets and a support network.

MENTAL HEALTH - GENERAL
Health Matters
www.abc.net.au/health
Health Matters, produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, addresses a variety of health related issues. A depression quiz is also available and other information on depression at Dark Side of the Mood.

Health Report
www.abc.net.au/healthreport/
On line access to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's radio programme the Health Report. The program covers wide-ranging topics and issues within social, scientific and political contexts appealing to both specialist and mainstream audiences.

BBC Health
www.bbc.co.uk/health
A variety of stories and articles about health including mental health, stress, building confidence, and complementary therapies.

One Life
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/onelife/
The BBC Radio 1 programme One Life has set up a confidence website for young people aged 16-21. Information is available from coping with legal concerns, education, sex and how to keep a healthy mind.

Mental Aftercare Association
www.maca.org.uk
Mental Aftercare Association working to help people with severe or enduring mental-heath needs. Runs a community support and crises service, care homes as well as housing and day support service.

The Mental Health Foundation
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
The Mental Health Foundation conducts research and runs a variety projects. Their work includes children and young people (Bright Futures) , adults of working age (Strategies for Living) and adults in later life (Mental Health in Later Life).

Mind
www.mind.org.uk
A leading mental health charity in England and Wales providing information and support for people with a mental health illness and their carers. A variety of information sheets and booklets available on line in PDF format including "Understanding Depression" , "Making Sense of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)" , and "The Mind Guide to Food & Mood" .

National Health Service
www.nhs.uk
General information about the NHS and health including a glossary of conditions and an encyclopaedia. Links to NHS Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.org.uk
Provides a health encyclopaedia, best treatment website, self help guide, local information database and other general information regarding the NHS.

National Electronic Library
www.nelmh.org
The National Electronic Library for Mental Health, which includes information on the elderly, children, adolescents, service users and carers.

Rethink
www.rethink.org
Rethink runs services across England and Northern Ireland, giving practical support through home treatment and nursing care for people with severe mental illness. Helplines and specialist services for carers and young people available as well as advocacy help on legal issues.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Provides a large range of fact sheets and information regarding depression and various conditions including anorexia, bulimia, anxiety, phobias and manic depression.

Zito Trust
www.zitotrust.co.uk
Advice to families, professionals and informal carers of severely mentally ill people. Also provides support for victims and their families of failed community care.

[top]

MULTICULTURAL
Department for Work and Pensions - other languages www.dwp.gov.uk/otherlanguages
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides leaflets in a variety of languages including Chinese, Punjabi and Arabic.

London Health
www.londonhealth.co.uk
A list of service groups for ethnic minorities.

Multikulti
www.multikulti.org.uk
The Multikulti website aims to support citizenship through the delivery of culturally appropriate and accurately translated information in the following areas of welfare, law, debt, employment, health, housing, immigration and welfare benefits.

NAFAS
www.nafas.org
Faith-based rehabilitation service for substance abusers.

[top]

MUSLIM HEALTH SERVICES
Muslim Youth Helpline
www.myh.org.uk
The Muslim Youth Helpline is a confidential helpline for young Muslims.

The Muslim Women's Helpline
www.mwhl.org
The Muslim Women's Helpline provides a confidential independent listening and counselling service for Muslim women.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER - OCD
No Panic
www.nopanic.org.uk
Organisation offering advice, counselling and self-help for people who experience anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or compulsive disorders.

OCD Action
www.ocdaction.org.uk
OCD Action is a national charity for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and the related disorders such as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Compulsive Skin Picking (CSP) and Trichotillomania.

TOP UK - Triumph Over Phobia
www.triumphoverphobia.com
Runs a national network of self-help groups to help people with phobias or obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD).

[top]


PAIN
Pain Concern
www.painconcern.org.uk
Information and support for pain sufferers and those who care for them. Produces a quarterly magazine, fact sheets and recommended reading list.

Pain Support
www.painsupport.co.uk
A non-profit organisation producing a free newsletter, information, tips and advice about managing chronic pain.

[top]

PANIC ATTACKS
No Panic
www.nopanic.org.uk
Organisation offering advice, counselling and self-help for people who experience anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or compulsive disorder.

[top]

PHOBIC
No Panic
www.nopanic.org.uk
Organisation offering advice, counselling and self-help for people who experience anxiety, panic attacks, phobias or compulsive disorder.

Phobic Society
www.phobics-society.org.uk
Provides support and help for people who suspect they may have, or have been diagnosed with, an anxiety condition. Also helps deal with specific phobias or any fear that is stopping someone from getting on with life.

TOP UK - Triumph Over Phobia
www.triumphoverphobia.com
Runs a national network of self-help groups to help people with phobias or obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD).

[top]

POST-NATAL & ANTE-NATAL DEPRESSION
Association for Post Natal Illness
www.apni.org
Provides a telephone helpline, information leaflets for sufferers and healthcare professionals as well as a network of volunteers who have themselves experienced post-natal illness.

Maternity Alliance
www.maternityalliance.org.uk
A national charity working to promote the well being of pregnant women, new parents and their babies. Maternity Alliance runs a variety of services, which include conferences, training, publications and information on maternity rights, benefits and tax credits.

Meet a Mum Association
www.mama.co.uk
A UK registered charity, which aims to provide friendship and support to all mothers and mothers-to-be, particularly those feeling isolated and vulnerable.

Surrey Post Natal Depression
www.surreypnd.org.uk
Surrey Post Natal Depression provides information, support and a means of contacting other mothers who have experienced or suffered from postnatal depression.

[top]

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME - PMS
National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome
www.pms.org.uk
provides advice prepared by clinicians and expert patient members to help all those affected by PMS and menstrual ill-health.

Women's Health
www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk
Women's Health provides information on gynaecological health issues as well as operating a helpline (0845 125 5254) , booklets and a support network.

PRISONERS
NACRO
www.nacro.org.uk
Produces a useful booklet, Outside Help that is free for prisoners' families.

The New Bridge
www.newbridgefoundation.org.uk
Befriends isolated prisoners and can arrange pen-friends and visits.

Prison Families Helpline
www.prisonersfamilieshelpline.org.uk
A free and confidential service for anyone who is affected by the imprisonment of a close family member or friend.

[top]

PSYCHOLOGY
The British Psychological Society
www.bps.org.uk
The British Psychological Society acts as the representative body for psychologist and psychology in the UK. Provides information, publications research reports and a search facility for registered psychologists.

Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Provides a large range of fact sheets and information regarding depression and various conditions including anorexia, bulimia, anxiety, phobias and manic depression.

[top]

PSYCHOSIS
Lancashire Early Intervention Service
www.hope-health-recovery.org.uk
The Lancashire Care NHS Trust in partnership with health and social care have come together to launch a scheme aimed at modernising treatment for people with psychosis. 

[top]

PTSD - POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
www.assist-trauma-care.co.uk
Telephone support and counselling for people experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Also face-to-face counselling and support, critical incident debriefing and clinical assessment for PTSD and depression.

Combat Stress
www.combatstress.org.uk
Assist ex-servicemen and women suffering from stress-related mental illness. Also help with war pensions and appeals.

[top]


REFUGEES
Refugee Council
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
The Refugee Council provides support and advice services to asylum seekers and works to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.

[top]

RELATIONSHIPS
Relate
www.relate.org.uk
Relate is a national charity offering advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face and by phone. A search facility to find your nearest Relate office also available online.

[top]

RELAXING
Calm Centre
www.calmcentre.com
This website's purpose is to help you relax and slow down by offering a wide range of interactive and text based calming exercises online. Recommended reading also available.

[top]


SAD - SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
Seasonal Affective Disorder Association
www.sada.org.uk
A voluntary organisation and registered charity keeping the public and health professions informed about SAD. It also provides supports and advice for sufferers of the illness.

[top]

SCHIZOPHRENIA
National Schizophrenia Fellowship (Scotland)
www.nsfscot.org.uk
Works to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of those affected by schizophrenia and other mental illness, including families and carers.

Rethink
www.rethink.org
Formerly the National Schizophrenic Society, Rethink is a national voluntary organisation that helps people with a severe mental illness, their families and carers.

Royal College of Psychiatrists
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Information about Schizophrenia.

The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
www.schizophrenia.on.ca
Canadian based organisation providing help and support for anyone affected by schizophrenia.

[top]

SCOTLAND
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland
www.cosca.org.uk
The professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, COSCA seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice.

Depression Alliance Scotland
www.dascot.org
Provide support and information for anyone affected by depression including a network of self help groups.

Scottish Association of Mental Health
www.samh.org.uk
Scottish Association of Mental Health operates a range of services across Scotland for people with mental health problems.

Scottish Health Directory
www.scottishhealthdirectory.co.uk
A listing of Scottish health providers, voluntary services and complimentary therapists.

Scottish Recovery
www.scottishrecovery.net
Works to engage communities across Scotland about best practice to promote and support recovery from long-term mental health problems.

See Me
www.seemescotland.org.uk
A campaign launched in October 2002 to challenge stigma and discrimination around mental ill-health in Scotland.

[top]

SELF-HARM
Life Signs
www.lifesigns.org.uk
A voluntary organisation raising awareness about the syndrome of self injury in the UK and beyond.

National Self Harm Network
www.nshn.co.uk
National Self Harm Network is a survivor led organisation providing support and information for people who self injure.

Recover Your Life
www.recoveryourlife.com
On-line community, support and information for self-harmers.

[top]

SELF-HELP UK
www.self-help.org.uk
Self Help UK is a free service provided by Intuition Communication Ltd, specialists in health care applications on the Internet. It provides a searchable database of over 1,000 self help organisations and support groups across the UK that provide support, guidance and advice to patients, carers and their relatives.

London Health
www.londonhealth.co.uk
Comprehensive list of self-help support groups.

[top]

SEX
Brook
www.brook.org.uk
A national charity providing free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25.

FPA
www.fpa.org.uk
Formerly the Family Planning Association, the FPA works to improve the sexual health and reproductive rights of all people throughout the UK.

Like It Is
www.likeitis.org
Help, advice and information for young people about sex, contraception, STDs, pregnancy and more.

Wellbeing of Women
www.wellbeing.org.uk
Wellbeing of Women is a charity providing information and raising awareness of the benefits of being pro-active about good reproductive health. Also produces a catalogue of leaflets which can be ordered on-line.

[top]

SOCIAL CARE & POLICY
Department of Health
www.dh.gov.uk
Government body providing information, guidance and publications on health and social care policies.

[top]

SMOKING
Giving Up Smoking
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk
Resources, advice and information for giving up smoking. Also includes information for young people, pregnant women and South Asian groups.

[top]

SUICIDE
Maytree
www.maytree.org.uk
A non-medical respite centre offering short term and one-off stays to suicidal people from across the UK.

Papyrus
www.papyrus-uk.org
Support and resources for dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress - particularly teenagers and young adults.

Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk
Provides 24 hour confidential and emotional support for anyone in crisis. Find a local branch or contact by phoning 08457 90 90 90 (UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (ROI). Email at jo@samaritans.org.

Sane
www.sane.org.uk
Organisation providing information on mental health. Also operates a helpline (08457 678 000) providing emotional support and information to people experiencing mental illness, their family, carers and friends.

[top]


WALES
Depression Alliance Cymru
11 Plas Melin
Heol Westbourne
Eglwys Newydd
Caerdydd CF14 2BT
Tel: 029 2069 2891
Email: admin@dacymru.org
Provide support and information for anyone affected by depression including a network of self help groups.

[top]

WOMEN
Threshold
www.thresholdwomen.org.uk
Women's organisation set up to protect and promote women's mental health. Based in Brighton.

Women's Health
www.womenshealthlondon.org.uk
Women's Health provides information on gynaecological health i