Association for Post-Natal
Illness
Information on postnatal depression, and put mothers
affected by postnatal depression in touch with others
who have had similar experiences. |
| Address |
145 Dawes Rd
Fulham
London SW6 7EB |
| Tel |
020 7386 0868 |
| Website |
www.apni.org |
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Depression Alliance
Run by people with personal experience of depression
who provide information and support. |
| Address |
35 Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7JB |
| Tel |
0845 1232 320 |
| Website |
www.depressionalliance.org.uk |
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Counselling Directory
The purpose of the site is ultimately to provide the UK with 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. The
website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types
of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. Every counsellor on
the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their
qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a
professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice,
this way we can be assured of their professionalism. |
| Website |
www.counselling-directory.org.uk |
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Eating Disorder Association
Provides support groups, a helpline and information. |
| Tel |
0845 635 1414 |
| Website |
www.edauk.com |
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First Steps to Freedom
Helpline for people suffering from phobias, anxiety,
compulsive disorders, anorexia and bulimia. In addition
provides support groups, information and advice
to carers. |
| Tel |
01926 864 473 |
| Helpline |
0845 1202 916 |
| Website |
www.first-steps.org |
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Hearing Voices Network
Offer a list of self-help groups across the country.
Please phone for further information. They also
provide volunteers to liase with voluntary and statutory
services so they can share their own experiences
of hearing voices. |
| Address |
91 Oldham Street
Manchester M4 ILW
Contact: Julie Downs |
| Tel |
0161 834 5768 |
| Fax |
0161 834 5768 |
| Helpline |
0161 834 3033 (10.00am-4.00pm Monday-Friday) |
| Email |
info@hearing-voices.org |
| Website |
www.hearing-voices.org |
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MACA (Mental After Care Association)
Works in partnership with other organisations such
as primary care trusts and local authorities, to
run a wide range of mental-health services. It also
works to influence national mental-health policy
and improve practice in mental-health care. |
| Address |
National office: Maca
1st floor Lincoln House
296–302 High Holborn
London WC1V 7JH |
| Tel |
020 7061 3400 |
| Fax |
020 7061 3401 |
| Website |
www.maca.org.uk |
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Manic Depression Fellowship
Provides national support, advice and information |
| Address |
Castle Works
21 St George Road
London SE1 6ES |
| Tel |
020 7793 2600 |
| Fax |
020 7793 2639 |
| Website |
www.mdf.org.uk |
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Mentality
A charity dedicated solely to the promotion of mental
health. They work with the public and the private
sector; they have user and survivor groups and voluntary
agencies to promote the mental health of individuals,
families, organisations and communities. |
| Address |
Mentality
134-138 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LB |
| Tel |
020 7716 6777 |
| Fax |
020 7716 6774 |
| Email |
enquiries@mentality.org.uk |
| Website |
www.mentality.org.uk |
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The Mental Health Foundation
A UK organisation with main offices in London and
Glasgow. Incorporating the Foundation for People
with Learning Disabilities – established in
1949.
They use research and practical projects to help
people survive, recover from and prevent mental
health problems. |
| Address |
The Mental Health Foundation
Level 7
83 Victoria Street
London SW1H 0HW |
| Tel |
020 7802 0300 |
| Fax |
020 7802 0301 |
| Email |
mhf@mhf.org.uk |
| Website |
www.mentalhealth.org.uk |
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| Mental Health Media |
| Tel |
020 7700 8171 |
| Website |
www.mhmedia.org |
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Maytree
Provides a free supportive non-medical environment
where people at acute suicidal risk can rest, and
be befriended in confidence and without judgement.
Guests can stay for up to 4 nights and the aim is
to alleviate despair and suicidal thoughts in order
for them to re-connect with, or accept introductions
to other sources of ongoing help. This service however
is not a drop in centre. |
| Address |
72 Moray Road
London N4 3LG |
| Tel |
020 7263 7070 |
| Fax |
0207561 1732 |
| Email |
maytree@maytree.org.uk |
| Website |
www.maytree.org.uk |
| Referral |
Self and agency referral |
| Transport |
Finsbury Park underground station |
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National Institute of Mental
Health in England
NIMHE's main aim is to work with others to improve
services and support for people who experience mental
distress. Their web site includes the latest news,
developments and publications from NIMHE, the Modernisation
Agency, the Department of Health and other relevant
organisations. |
| Address |
NIMHE
Blenheim House
West One
Duncombe Street
Leeds LS1 4PL |
| Tel |
0113 254 3811 |
| Email |
Ask@nimhe.org.uk |
| Website |
www.nimhe.org.uk |
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National Mind
Mind is the leading mental health charity in England
and Wales. It works for a better life for people
diagnosed, labelled or treated as mentally ill and
campaigns for their right to lead an active and
valued life in the community. It offers information
on topics such as the different types of mental
illnesses, where to get help, physical treatments
to alternative therapies, who's who in mental health
services and advocacy. It has a solid network of
supporters and local associations spread throughout
England and Wales. |
| Address |
Granta House
15-19 Broadway
Stratford
London E15 4BQ |
| Tel |
020 8519 2122 |
| Email |
info@mind.org.uk |
| Website |
www.mind.org.uk |
| Information line |
0845 766 0163
(Monday - Friday 9:15am - 5:15pm) |
| Legal telephone line |
020 8519 2122
(Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 2:00pm - 4:30pm)
Mind’s legal service gives people guidance
on all aspects of mental health legislation. It
has a network of 600 solicitors with knowledge of
mental health law. |
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No Panic
Works with people suffering from panic attacks,
phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorders. Offers
information, literature, newsletters, contact lists,
advice on local groups, and counselling etc. They
also have information accessible on audiocassettes. |
| Address |
93 Brandsfarm Way
Randlay, Telford
Shropshire, TF3 2JQ |
| Tel |
0195 2590 005 |
| Helpline |
0808 808 0545
(everyday from 10:00am to 10:00pm) |
| Email |
ceo@nopanic.org.uk |
| Website |
www.nopanic.org.uk |
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Rethink (formally known as
NSF)
Rethink provides support, information, advice etc.
to people suffering from mental health difficulties
and their family and friends. |
| Address |
National Office
28 Castle Street
Kingston-upon-Thames KT1 1SS |
| Tel |
0845 4560 455 |
| Fax |
020 8547 3862 |
| Advice Line |
020 8974 6814
(Tuesday & Thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm) |
| Email |
info@rethink.org |
| Website |
www.rethink.org |
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| Royal College of Psychiatrists |
| Address |
17 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8PG |
| Tel |
020 7235 2351 |
| Fax |
020 7245 1231 |
| Email |
rcpsych@rcpsych.ac.uk |
| Website |
www.rcpsych.ac.uk |
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SAD Association (Seasonal
Affective Disorder)
Please send a SAE to the above address for information.
SAD offers support and advice to people who suffer
from Seasonal Affective Disorder and provide information
to professionals. They also produce newsletters
that are available for members and hold meetings.
They have a network of contacts and local groups. |
| Address |
PO BOX 989
Steyning
West Sussex BN44 3HG |
| Tel |
0190 3814 942 |
| Fax |
01903 879 939 |
| Website |
www.sad.org |
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SANE
SANE works to raise awareness and respect for people
with mental illness and their families. It seeks
to improve education and training, and secure better
services.
They initiate and fund research into the causes
of serious mental illness through The Prince of
Wales International Centre for SANE Research. They
provide information and emotional support to those
experiencing mental health problems, their families
and carers through SANELINE |
| Address |
SANE
1st Floor Cityside House
40 Adler Street
London, E1 1EE |
| Tel |
020 7375 1002 |
| Fax |
020 7375 2162 |
| Saneline |
0845 7678 000 |
| Email |
london@sane.org.uk |
| Website |
www.sane.org.uk |
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Sainsbury Centre for Mental
Health (SCMH)
Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health (SCMH) is a charity
that works to improve the quality of life for people
with severe mental health problems. It carries out
research, development and training work to influence
policy and practice in health and social care. |
| Address |
The Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health
134 Borough High Street
London SE1 1LB |
| Tel |
020 7827 8300 |
| Fax |
020 7403 9482 |
| Website |
www.scmh.org.uk |
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Samaritans
Offers emotional support and befriending to the
lonely, suicidal and despairing in complete confidence
at anytime of the day or night. |
| National Helpline |
0845 7909 090 |
| Central London |
020 7734 2800 |
| Website |
www.samaritans.org.uk |
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Ealing Samaritans
Drop-in open to residents of Ealing, Hammersmith
and Hounslow from 10:00am -
10:00pm. No appointment is necessary but it is advisable
to telephone beforehand. The Ealing Samaritans also
run a telephone befriending service. |
| Address |
26 Junction Road
Ealing
London W5 4XL |
| Tel |
020 8560 2345 |
| Email |
jo@samaritans.org |
| Transport |
Northfield or South Ealing underground stations |
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| West London Mental Health
NHS Trust |
| Address |
Trust Headquarters
St. Bernard’s Hospital
Uxbridge Road
Southall
Middlesex UB1 3EU |
| Tel |
0800 064 333 |
| Website |
www.wlmht.nhs.uk |
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