More information
You might find further support by following the links below.
Counselling
Counselling Directory
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
The Counselling Directory has a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help. All counsellors are qualified and registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice.
Lifecoach Directory
www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk
The Lifecoach Directory aims to provide the UK with a huge life coach support network, enabling individuals to find a life coach close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will help those seeking a new direction in their life to find the encouragement they need. Every life coach on the site who has a full profile has either qualifications and insurance cover, or is registered with a professional body with recognised codes of ethics and practice.
Self help
R U OK?
www.ru-ok.com
An interactive website for young people. The site promotes mental well-being and allows young people to assess their strengths and weaknesses and access help.
Change our minds
www.changeourminds.com
Information and advice about emotional well-being.
Living life to the full
www.livinglifetothefull.com
An interactive life skills resource aimed at helping you to respond to life challenges.
Mental illness and stigma
Just Like Me and See Me
www.justlikeme.org.uk
www.seemescotland.org.uk
SANELINE
www.sane.org.uk
Telephone 0845 767 8000 (charged at local rates) 1pm to 11pm every day
A telephone helpline offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems.
Wellscotland
www.wellscotland.info
Aims to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues
Penumbra
www.penumbra.org.uk
One of Scotland's leading mental health organisations, providing a wide range of support services for adults and young people.
Mad Not Bad
www.madnotbad.co.uk
A website full of experiences, opinions, artwork and writing by people with mental ill health. The site is based on the idea that mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of and that it’s okay to talk about it.
Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
www.samh.org.uk
Telephone 0141 568 7000
Hours: 2 pm-4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Phone the helpline if you have a general enquiry about mental health.
Suicide
Choose Lifewww.chooselife.net
The national strategy and action plan to prevent suicide in Scotland.
Samaritanswww.samaritans.org
Support for those who may be feeling suicidal.
Bereavement
CruseYouth Linewww.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Telephone 0870 167 1677/0808 808 1677
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm 3pm-9pm – 7 days. *local rates apply
National charity set up to offer free, confidential help to bereaved people.
Depression
Depression Alliance Scotlandwww.dascot.org
Telephone 0131 467 3050
Hours: Hours vary but you can leave an answerphone message 24 hours a day.
The leading UK charity for people with depression.
Manic Depression Fellowshipwww.mdf.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 6340 540 or 0141 400 1867
Hours: Mon-Fri 11.30am-3.30pm
Produces information and advice specifically related to manic depression or bipolar disorder.
Phobias
National Phobics Societywww.phobics-society.org.uk
Telephone 0870 7700 456
Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm
Helpline for those suffering from anxiety disorders.
No Panicwww.nopanic.org.uk
Telephone 0808 808 0545
Hours: 10am-10pm – every day of the year – answer phone thereafter
Helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up tranquillisers. Also provides info in ethnic languages.
Schizophrenia
Rethinkwww.rethink.org
Telephone: 08457 08 90 34
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
Formerly called the National Schizophrenia Fellowship. Rethink offer support, advice and information to those suffering from a mental illness or their carers.
Eating Disorders
Beatwww.b-eat.co.uk
Youthline 0845 634 7650
TEXT 07786 201820
Hours: Mon-Fri 4.30pm-8.30pm and Sat 1pm-4.30pm
Beat is the Uk wide charity providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders - anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Details of local contacts are available to callers.
Self-Harm
National Self-Harm Networkwww.nshn.co.uk
A survivor-led organisation campaigning for the rights and understanding of people who self-harm.
Harmlesswww.harmless.org.uk
Harmless is a user led organisation that provides support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals.
Addiction, Drugs and Alcohol
Al Anon www.al-anon.org
or www.aa-uk.org.uk
Telephone: 0141 339 8884
Hours: 24 Hours
Offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers whether the sufferer is still drinking or not.
Alateen
Provides help and advice to teenagers who live with someone with a drink problem
Telephone: 0141 339 8884
Hours: 24 Hours
Drinkline
Telephone: 0800 917 8282
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-11pm
Offers confidential information and advice about drinking and local contacts.
Know The Score www.knowthescore.info
Telephone: 0800 587 5879
Hours: 7 days a week 24 hours a day
Information line for the general public in Scotland providing facts about drugs and their effects.
TALK TO FRANK (National Drugs Helpline) www.talktofrank.com
For information and advice on all aspects of drug misuse and referrals to local agencies. The helpline is operated 24 hours round the clock.
The helpline is also available on request on 0800 917 6650 in the following languages: Bengali between 6-10pm every Monday, Urdu between 6-10pm every Tuesday, Hindi between 6-10pm every Friday, Punjabi between 6-10pm every Saturday, Cantonese between 6-10pm every Sunday
Phone: 0800 77 66 00 Hours: 24 hours – 365 days a year. Please note that a range of different languages are catered for at set opening times.
Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Telephone: 0870 050 8881
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Provides advice and support on gambling – you can also arrange to make an appointment to go to gamblers anonymous.
GamCare (Young People) www.gamcare.org.uk
Telephone: 0845 600 0133
Hours: 7 days a week 10am-10pm
Provides advice and support on gambling – you can also arrange to make an appointment to go to gamblers anonymous.