LONELINESS Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58
Telephone counselling for men who are isolated, depressed or suicidal.
National Federation of Solo Clubs
0121 236 2879
Details of social events for widowed, divorced and separated people between the ages of 25-65 and other single people in that age bracket at their 150 clubs nationwide.
Travel Companions
01590 683 005
Link up people seeking the same kind of holiday.
The Samaritans
0345 909090
24 hour confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis.
The Meet-a-Mum Association
0208 771 5595
Helpline for mums who are lonely, isolated or depressed. Also a post-natal depression helpline, and puts mums in touch with each other for mutual support.
Careline
0208 514 1177 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm 7pm-10pm
Provide confidential counselling for anyone on any issue, including loneliness and depression.
Depression Alliance
0207 633 0557
Confidential support to anyone suffering from depression. Provide details of nationwide support groups, penfriend schemes, and a written advisory service .
Depressives Anonymous
Box FDA Self Help
Ormiston House
32-36 Penham Street
Nottingham NG1 EG2
01702 433838
fdainfo@aol.com
Support and encourage people suffering from depression. Offer penfriend scheme, advice to local help groups and information and support to depressives.
Gingerbread
0800 018 4318
For single parents. Advice and support and information on local groups.
Youth Access
0208 772 9900
For those between 12 and 25. Will refer you to local groups.
Carers' Association
0808 8087777
For those people caring for a relative or friend. Will put you in touch with local groups.
National Council For Divorced and Separated
0704 147 8120
Also widows and widowers. Have a network of social groups.
SEXUAL ABUSE Independent Care After Incest and Rape
0121 449 9097
Telephone counselling and support to anyone who has experienced sexual violence or abuse.
Referrals to counselling services throughout the country. BEREAVEMENT Child Death Helpline
0800 282 986
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am - 1pm and 7pm - 10pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 7pm - 10pm.
Helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child of any age, offering befriending, advice, information, counselling, listening and referrals.
Staffed by bereaved parents
The Compassionate Friends
0117 953 9639
Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 9.30am - 10.30pm
Helpline run by and for bereaved parents who have lost a child of any age and from any circumstance.
Offer support and listening 365 days of the year.
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
0207 436 5881
Telephone counselling and support and a UK-wide network of local self- help groups for bereaved parents and families affected by the death of a baby at or soon after birth.
Widowed and Young Foundation (WAY)
029 2071 1209
Self help for men and women under the age of 50 who have lost their partner.
National Association of Widows
02476 634 848
Write to 48 Queens Road, Coventry, CV1 3EH
Confidential support and advice for widows. Social events for members throughout the country.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
0870 241 337
Helpline for anyone who has lost a friend or family member through suicide.
Support After Murder and Manslaughter
0207 735 3838
Support for anyone who has lost a friend or family member through murder or manslaughter.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Refuge
0870 599 5443
Open 24 hours
Provide counselling, support and welfare rights advice for women and children wishing to escape domestic violence. DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
0207 403 0888
24 hours
Helpline for families and friends of problem drinkers
Alateen
0207 403 0888 Scotland 0141 221 7356
24 hours
Telephone support to young people aged 12-20 affected by someone else's drinking - usually that of a parent.
National Drugs Helpline
0800 776 600 (Freephone)
24 hours
Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse.
Advice, support and information for drug misusers, their friends, families, carers and professionals.
Adfam National www.adfam.org.uk
0207 928 8898
For friends and families of drug users.
Offers information about drugs and details of support services nationwide.
Adfam
www.adfam.org.uk Battle Against Tranquillisers (BAT)
0117 966 3629
Daily 9am - 8pm
Helpline for people who wish to withdraw from tranquillisers or sleeping pills.
EATING DISORDERS RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS Relate
01788 573241 (for details of nearest branch)
Provide couple counselling for those with relationship and psychosexual problems, as well as family therapy.
National Council for the Divorced and Separated
0704 147 8120
For details of social activities, write to 3 Selby Close, Epworth, Doncaster, DN9 1GH
Single Concern Group
01643 708008
P.O.Box 40, Minehead, TA24 5YS
Helps lonely and socially isolated people to get in touch with each other by way of regular magazines. (Note: There is a £5.00 charge for the magazine - (£25.00 for six magazines). Does NOT operate as a helpline service.)
Family Matters
01474 537 392
Telephone counselling and support for children and adults who have been victims of abuse (and their friends and families).
Refer callers to local face-to-face counselling services.
Cruse Bereavement Care
0845 758 5656
Telephone counselling for anyone experiencing bereavement.
Referrals to Cruse branches and other bereavement and counselling services.
Women's Aid Helpline
0845 702 3468
Helpline for women experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home
Provides information and support and can refer callers to local refuges and emergency and temporary accommodation across England.
Drinkline
0800 917 8282
Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am -11pm; Weekends 6pm -11pm
Provide information and advice for people with alcohol problems or anyone concerned about alcohol misuse.
Eating Disorders Association (Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating)
01603 624 414
Marriage Care
0845 757 3921 (Local Rate)
Opening hours Monday and Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Providing confidential telephone counselling for anyone with marriage or relationship difficulties.
Offer some face-to-face couple counselling through their 60 centres nationwide .