Useful Links...

Abuse

The Mankind Initiative
Specialist support services to men (18+) who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault.
Helpline: 01823 334 244.

National Association for People Abused in Childhood
works to provide all of the resources it can to empower survivors to take control of their healing.
Helpline: 0800 085 3330.

Addictions

Al-Anon Family Groups
Information and support for relatives of someone with alcohol addiction. Helpline: 020 7403 0888.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Helpline: 0845 769 7555.

Breakeven
Provides free specialist counselling for anyone affected by problem gambling. Tel: 01273 833 722.

Brighton Oasis Project
Offer support and help to women affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

Drugwatch.com
Provides up-to-date information about the side effects of prescription medication.

FRANK
Drug education, support and advice aimed principally at teenagers. Confidential 24-hour helpline & email.
Helpline: 0800 77 66 00

Bereavement and Death

The Compassionate Friends (TCF)
is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. TCF also offers support, advice and information to other relatives and friends.
Helpline: 0845 123 2304.

Cruse
Promotes the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. Services include information, a helpline and contact details for local friendship and counselling services.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400.

Depression and Despair

Breathing Space
Is a free and confidential phone line service for anyone experiencing low mood or depression, or who is unusually worried and in need of someone to talk to. Telephone 0800 83 85 87.

Depression Alliance
Helps people affected by depression. DA works to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services to those who are affected by it via publications, supporter services and a network of self-help groups.

The Samaritans
Provide confidential, emotional telephone support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Tel: 0845 7 90 90

Domestic Violence

Women’s Aid
The key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. It supports a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK .
24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline: 0808 2000 247

The Mankind Initiative
Specialist support services to men (18+) who have experienced childhood sexual abuse and/or adult sexual assault. Helpline: 01823 334 244.

Mens Advice Line
Advice and support for men in abusive relationships
Helpline: 0808 801 0327

Mental Health

Mind
Helps people take control of their mental health. It provides high-quality information and advice on depression, bereavement, anxiety and medication. Infoline: 0845 766 0163.

Rethink
Works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life. Tel: 020 7840 3188.

Parents and Childbirth

Association for Post-Natal Illness
Offers 1-to-1 advice, information and support for mothers who have or think they may have PND. Tel: 020 7386 0868.

Cry-Sis
Offers self-help and support to families with excessively crying, sleepless and demanding babies. Helpline 08451 228 669.

Home Start
A national organisation. Volunteers help parents who are struggling to cope
Helpline: 0800 68 63 68. Local office: Crawley and Horsham 01293 416 327.

Let’s Talk Ltd
Parenting Classes and Workshops - 01273 890635

Miscarriage Association
Offers support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy. Helpline: 01924 200 799

Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
Supports anyone affected by the death of a baby. Helpline: 020 7436 5881