- The Samaritans - http://www.samaritans.org.uk/
Support to people who are suicidal or despairing. An English Language Email service is available to anyone needing emotional support, throughout the world.
- Refugees Online - http://www.refugeesonline.org.uk
An online course in web production set up by the UNHCR. Its aim is to help refugee individuals and organisations communicate.
- TALK Adoption - http://www.talkadoption.org.uk
Free phone helpline for young people with a connection to adoption.
- Telephone Helplines Association - http://www.helplines.org.uk/
Works with helplines to achieve the highest quality response to all those using telephone helplines. Includes an online version of the Telephone Helplines Directory.
- UK Divorce Recovery Workshop - http://www.drw.org.uk/
National charity which runs self-help groups for the separated or divorced throughout the UK. The site has details of local groups plus information on how to start a new group.
- GamCare - http://www.gamcare.org.uk
Helpline, Counselling and information for anyone affected by gambling.
- Self Help UK - http://www.self-help.org.uk
Free searchable database of self help organisations and support groups.
- Gamblers Anonymous UK - http://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help others do the same. Includes details of regional helpline numbers.
- Self Help Nottingham - http://www.selfhelp.org.uk/
Resource for self help groups, their support agencies and health and social care professionals. Based in Nottingham but with a wide range of information and resources relevant to all self help groups.
- Consumer Credit Counselling Service - http://www.cccs.co.uk/
Free debt advice for families and individuals. Information about the organisation, and how they work. Includes news, useful links, and contact details (phone, mail, and e-mail).
- Life Outlined - http://www.lifeoutlined.co.uk
Designed to guide through life's many changes, from childhood to maturity with helpful tips and straightforward information.
- Ashiana - Asian Womens Refuge - http://home.btconnect.com/Ashiana/
Sheffield based Organisation offering support and safe accommodation to Asian women and children fleeing violence and abuse in the home. Also provides help and support for those experiencing domestic violence outside the refuge. The service is run by Asian women.
- FindSupport National Directory - http://www.findsupport.co.uk/
A directory of self-help and support groups. Browse by categories or search for the group nearest you. Also hosts discussion forums on a variety of topics.
- False Allegations Support Organisation - http://www.false-allegations.org.uk/
Support for those who feel falsely accused of child sexual abuse, especially relating to police inquiries into the history of children's homes. Contact details and information about the service, a "refuge for the innocent, not a safe house for abusers in denial".
- Relate Northumberland and Tyneside - http://www.relatenorthumberlandandtyneside.org.uk/
Aims to provide relationship counseling to couples of all sorts. Information on services, locations and costs.
- FAS-UK - http://www.fasstar.com/UK/
A group of parents and professionals devoted to raising awareness about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and to help reduce the incidence of birth defects so caused. Information, and details of support network for affected families and carers.
- AdviceHQ - http://www.advicehq.co.uk/Introduction.htm
Provides information for help on topics including human rights, abuse, adoption, mental health, sexual health, divorce and teenage life. Sign up for email newsletter.
- Luton Mediation - http://www.users.ic24.net/~lutonmediation/
Offers a free, independent service to help resolve neighbour disputes. Describes its services and includes a location map.
- Socialservicesabuse.com - http://www.socialservicesabuse.com
Support and advices for those families who believe they are victimised by social services.
- SIFA (Supporting Independence From Alcohol) - http://www.sifa.uk.net
Birmingham based group helping individuals with alcohol related problems, who are homeless or otherwise disadvantaged or marginalised, to become more independent and improve the quality of their lives in their own terms.
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