Help with addictions
Groups that take place throughout the country, enabling people struggling with alcohol dependency and misuse to maintain sobriety through peer support.
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Membership is open to anyone with a drug problem seeking help, regardless of what drug or combination of drugs have been used, and irrespective of age, sex, religion, race, creed or class. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using drugs.
Providing support to teenagers, families and anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.
http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Nacoa – The National Association for Children of Alcoholics
A nationwide charity which provides information, advice and support for anyone who is affected by their parent’s drinking.
http://www.nacoa.org.uk
Working with people affected by drug and alcohol problems, this charity works in the areas of research, prevention and treatment as well as providing education and family support services.
http://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk
A charity offering professional support to families, friends and carers of young people who have developed problems with drugs.
http://www.drugfam.co.uk
Teaching rational, easy to learn and self-empowering skills to help participants abstain from any addictive behaviour and to develop a lifestyle that supports sustained recovery.
http://www.smartrecovery.org.uk
A charity that offers free, confidential support to people in England and Scotland who have issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
http://www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Help with eating disorders
Beat
The leading UK-wide charity providing information, help and support for people battlng with anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
http://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
LGBT
LGBT FOUNDATION
This charity works with organisations across the UK to bring equality to gay, lesbian and bisexual people at home, at school and at work.
www.
0345 3 3303030
Mental Health
Mind
Providing advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem, as well as campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
http://www.mind.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness
Providing support and information to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, and helping them to recover a better quality of life.
http://www.rethink.org
CALM
A helpline for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support.
http://www.thecalmzone.net Phone: 0800 58 58 58
Whatever you are going through. Help available 24 hours a day .365 days a year
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