Kris Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Mental Health Resources Crisis Support Samaritans 24 hour, confidential, emotional support by telephone, email, letter or face to face, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. You do NOT have to be suicidal to call. You do not have to speak. In fact, 48% of callers do not speak at all. Phone: 08457 909090 Email: jo@samaritans.org By post: Chris PO Box 9090 Stirling FK8 2SA SANEline National out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional support and information for people affected by mental health problems. 08456 768 000 (open 6pm-11pm daily) sanemail@sane.org.uk NHS Direct 24-hour helpline: 0845 4647 NHS24 Comprehensive and up-to-date health information and self care advice for people in Scotland. 08454 242424 If you are thinking about suicide, please read this first General mental health information and advocacy Youg Minds A national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people under 25, through giving advice, training, campaigning and distributing publications. Rethink Information, support and advocacy for people with severe mental health difficulties and their carers. MIND The leading mental health charity in England and Wales, working to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. MIND produce several factsheets about mental health conditions. MIND Info Line: 0845 766 0163 Monday to Friday, 9.15-5.15 info@mind.org.uk Self Harm Sirius Project Information on self-harm and related issues, advice on how to stop self-harming, advocacy, useful organisations, forums and a chat room. Depression Depression Alliance Working to relieve and prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services. Stress Sort Out Stress is a website for men, offering help and advice on dealing with stress and other mental health conditions. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OCD-UK The leading national charity, independently working for people with OCD. OCD Action The largest and longest serving UK national charity for people affected by OCD. Help and information line: 0845 390 6232, info@ocdaction.org.uk Addiction Addaction Britain's largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment charity, offering help and advice to anyone affected by drug and alcohol misuse. Treatments British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy If you are seeking counselling or psychotherapy, it is recommended to choose a professional who is a member of the BACP, and bound by their code of ethics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
