Useful Contacts
Addiction Support for Families
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adfam | National organisation working in a range of ways to support families. Includes details of groups and services for families across England | www.adfam.org.uk | 020 7553 7640 |
| Al-Anon Family Groups | International organisation which supports families dealing with alcohol misuse. Runs support groups across the UK | www.al-anonuk.org.uk | 020 7403 0888 |
| ASCERT | Provides services across Northern Ireland for those affected by alcohol/drug problems, including families, young people and children | www.ascert.biz | 028 9260 4422 |
| Families Anonymous | International organisation which supports families dealing with drug misuse. Runs support groups across the country | www.famanon.org.uk | 0845 120 0660 |
| Talk About Trust | The Talk About Trust is a youth charity that supports children and young people to stay safer around alcohol and other substances across the UK | www.alkabouttrust.org/ | 01305 259 142 |
| With You | A UK-wide treatment agency that helps individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse | www.wearewithyou.org.uk | 020 7251 5860 |
Alcohol Support
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous | National and local support meeting for anyone with a drinking problem | www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk | 0800 9177 650 |
| Drinkaware | Support to find out the many ways that you can access support, advice or treatment.to cut down on alcohol consumption | www.drinkaware.co.uk | 0300 123 1110 |
| NHS Alcohol Support | Advice on getting help when alcohol may be becoming a problem | www.nhs.uk |
Drug Support
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugscience | Drug Science works to provide an evidence base free from political or commercial influence, creating the foundation for sensible and effective drug laws, and equipping the public, media and policy makers with the knowledge and resources to enact positive change | www.drugscience.org.uk | |
| Cocaine Anonymous | Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction | www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk | 0800 612 0225 |
| Marijuana Anonymous | Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction | www.ma-uk.org | 0300 124 0373 |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Free non-judgmental, specialist advice and information to the public and professionals on issues related to drug use and to drug laws | www.ukna.org.uk | 0207 324 2989 |
| Smart Recovery | Helps people recover from addictive behaviour and lead meaningful and satisfying lives. Runs a network of self help meetings and also partner with care professionals | www.smartrecovery.org.uk | 0845 603 9830 |
| Talking Drugs | Provides unique news and analysis on drug policy, harm reduction and related issues around the world partner with care professionals | www.talkingdrugs.org | 0845 603 9830 |
| Talk To Frank | Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol | www.talktofrank.com | 0300 123 6600 |
Gambling Support
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamcare | Support for anyone affected by gambling problems across Great Britain. Call the National Gambling Helpline and find free treatment | www.gamcare.org.uk | 0808 8020 133 |
| Gordon Moody | Help people reclaim and rebuild their lives free from gambling addiction in safe, supported environment | www.gordonmoody.org.uk | 0138 424 1292 |
| National Problem Gambling Clinic | specialist NHS clinic serving the whole of the UK, including help for affected family members | www.nhs.uk | 020 7381 7722 |
Bereavement Support
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| At a Loss | Find support services, information, helplines and resources to help you and family members at any stage in your bereavement | www.ataloss.org | 0773 694 9869 |
| Care for the Family | Widowed young support, bereaved parent support, supporting bereaved people, bereaved sibling support | www.careforthefamily.org.uk | 0292 081 0800 |
| Child Bereavement UK | Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement | www.childbereavementuk.org | 0800 02 888 40 |
| Cruse Bereavement Support | Help people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning | www.cruse.org.uk | 0808 808 1677 |
| National Bereavement Partnership | Whether you need help with practical or legal matters or emotional support, the NBS can help you find the support you need | www.thenbs.org | 0800 0246 121 |
| Support After Suicide Partnership | Brings together suicide bereavement organisations and people with lived experience, to achieve a vision that everyone bereaved or affected by suicide is offered timely and appropriate support | www.supportaftersuicide.org.uk | |
| The Good Grief Trust | Provides vital resources for people experiencing bereavement, offering comfort, practical support and the knowledge | www.thegoodgrieftrust.org |
Housing and Homelessness
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrepoint | Supports homeless young adults aged 16-25, and we aim to end youth homelessness in the UK | www.centrepoint.org.uk | 0808 800 0661 |
| Shelter | Provides housing advice and free legal advice Emergency Helpline | www.shelter.org.uk | 0808 800 4444 |
| Streetlink | elps end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support | www.thestreetlink.org.uk | 0300 500 0914 |
Family Relationships
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carersuk | Support for unpaid carers with expert information and advice | www.carersuk.org | 020 7378 4999 |
| Family Lives | A national charity which offers helps and support about all aspects of family life | www.familylives.org.uk | 0808 800 2222 |
| Kinship | Support for all kinship carers – the grandparents and siblings, the aunts, uncles, and family friends who step up to raise children when their parents can’t | www.kinship.org.uk | 0300 123 7015 |
| Relate | The UKs largest provider of relationship support | www.relate.org.uk | 0300 100 1234 |
Debt Advice
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Debt Helpline | A debt advice service run by the Money Advice Trust | www.nationaldebtline.org | 0808 808 4000 |
| Step Change | Free and expert advice to help deal with debts | www.stepchange.org | 0808 802 2000 |
| Turn2Us | National charity that helps people in financial hardship to gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services | www.turn2us.org.uk | 0808 802 2000 |
Children and Young People
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alateen | Part of Al-anon- a national organisation which supports teenage relatives (12-17yrs old) & friends of those with alcohol problems | www.al-anonuk.org | 020 7593 2070 |
| Carers Trust – support for young carers | Offers a range of advice and information to young carers about all sorts of issues. Helps young people find out about young carers projects in their area | www.carers.org | 0300 772 9600 |
| ChildLine | Free & confidential helpline for children & young adults in the UK. Also runs other forms of online support | www.childline.org.uk | 0800 1111 |
| Coram | Champions children’s rights and wellbeing, making lives better through legal support, expert advocacy, adoption services and therapeutic, educational and cultural programmes | www.coram.org.uk | 020 7520 0300 |
| NACOA | National Association for the Children of Alcoholics. Providesinformation, advice & support for anyone affected by parental drinking | www.nacoa.org.uk | 0800 358 3456 |
| NSPCC | UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover | www.nspcc.org.uk | 0808 800 5000 |
| Ormiston Trust | National charity to support the lives of children and young people | www.ormistontrust.org | 0207 266 7940 |
| Steps to Cope | An adapted version of the adult 5-Step Method for children and young people | www.ascert.biz |
Domestic Abuse
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galop | Charity supporting LGBT people who have been subject to abuse and violence | www.galop.org.uk | 0808 999 5428 |
| Men’s Advice Line | For male victims of domestic abuse. Offering confidential advice, non-judgmental support, practical information and help | www.mensadviceline.org.uk | 0808 801 0327 |
| National Association for People Abused in Childhood | Supporting recovery from childhood abuse | www.napac.org | 0808 801 0331 |
| National Centre for Domestic Violence | Emergency injunction support for anyone regardless of financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation | www.ncdv.org.uk | 0800 970 2070 |
| NSPCC | Offers advice and information on domestic abuse and taking care of children | www.nspcc.org.uk | |
| Refuge (National Domestic Abuse Helpline) | For women & children affected by domestic violence, Refuge runs a network of safe housesforthose who need emergency accommodation | www.refuge.org.uk | 0808 2000 247 |
| Respect | UK organisation which runs perpetrator programmes and other services and also support for the male victims of violence and abuse | www.respect.org.uk | 0808 802 4040 |
| Women’s Aid | Main national organisation supporting victims of domestic violence. Provides a wide range of information and services. Includes free 24hr confidential DV helpline | www.womensaid.org.uk | 0808 2000 247 |
| Rights of Women | Free confidential legal advice and information for women experiencing violence. | www.rightsofwomen.org.uk | 020 7251 6575 |
Mental Health
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mind | Mind, the mental health charity. There to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone | www.mind.org.uk | 0300 123 3393 |
| Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) | CALM runs a free, confidential and anonymous helpline as well as a webchat service, offering help, advice and information to anyone who is struggling or in crisis | www.thecalmzone.net | 0800 58 58 58 |
| Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | A charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK | www.childbereavementuk.org | 0800 068 4141 |
| Samaritans | Confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair including those which may lead to suicide. Includes free 24 hr helpline | www.samaritans.org | 116 123 |
| Students against Depression (SAD) | Provides information and guidance to those affected by low mood, depression and suicidal thinking | www.studentsagainstdepression.org | |
| Vitaminds (NHS) | Vita Health Group works in partnership with the NHS to provide Talking Therapy services to support local residents in various districts throughout the UK | www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk |
General
| Name | Description | Website | Telephone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK | Help millions of people every year, providing support, companionship and advice. Campaigning with and for older people to champion their rights, needs and wishes | www.ageuk.org.uk | 0800 678 1602 |
| Citizens Advice | Citizens Advice is an independent organisation specialising in confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems in the United Kingdom | www.citizensadvice.org.uk | England: 0800 144 8848 Wales: 0800 702 2020 |
| CO-Dependents Anonymous UK (CODA) | Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships | www.codauk.org | |
| ADHD Foundation | The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity - an integrated health and education service | www.adhdfoundation.org.uk | 0151 541 9020 |