Useful Links
West Sussex Counselling cannot vouch for the content of the websites or helplines listed. Although the websites listed have been explored please be responsible to assess each source of information for credibility and accountability.
Anxiety and Panic
www.no-panic.co.uk or 01952 590545. An information line with recorded information on 0800 783 1531
Survivors of abuse
www.napac.org.uk. National association for people abused in childhood. You can contact the helpline on 0800 085 3330.
www.survivorsswindon.com. For adult male survivors
www.angelsurvive.com/asuk. Abuse survivors UK. A group run by survivors, it has a website with discussion forums and a secure chat room.
www.survivorsuk.org. A network for survivors of male sex abuse and rape. It offers information and a helpline on 0845 122 1201 (Tues/Thurs 7-10pm)
Bereavement
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk. Cruse offer information, a helpline and contact details for local friendship and counselling services.
Bullying
www.bullying.co.uk. This site provides useful information to children and parents about bullying and links to other useful sites.
Children and Young People
www.nspcc.org.uk. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children offers support and information for children and adults. They also offer a helpline for 0800 800 500
www.childline.org.uk. Childline offers a useful website for children and a helpline 0800 1111
www.there4me.com. This website is for 12-16 year olds offering information and access to 1-2-1 advice.
Debt and homelessness
www.nacab.org.uk. The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) is an independent service and provides free, impartial and confidential advice to anyone, regardless of race, gender, creed, sexuality or disability. CAB will provide advice on welfare benefits, housing issues and debt and can also provide support to clients by attending court hearings, solicitor appointments, and Social Service Child Protection case conferences.
Domestic Violence
Womens Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline 08457 023468
Refuge Helpline 08705 995443
Apna Ghar, Asian women who have experienced domestic violence 0207 474 1547
Police - 0845 6070999
Drug and alcohol
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk. Alcoholics Anonymous
www.al-anonuk.org.uk. Al-anon offers information and support groups for relatives of someone with alcohol addiction. 0207 403 0888.
www.nacoa.org.uk. National association for children of alcholics. Tel: 0800 358 3456
www.ukna.org. Narcotics Anonymous provide information and support for those suffering a drug addiction and want help to get clean.
Eating Disorders
www.edauk.com. Eating Disorder Association offers information and support.
Helplines and Information
Samaritans 08457 909090
Parent Helpline 0808 800 2222
www.mind.org.uk. Includes information on many areas of mental health including depression, bereavement, anxiety, medication.
Parents
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk. The miscarriage association maintains a UK-wide network of phone counsellors and support groups, and issues a range of publications. Helpline 01924 200799 (mon- Fri 9am 4pm)
www.uk-sands.org. The Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS) provides support for bereaved parents and their families when their baby dies at or soon after birth. It has a national helpline and UK-wide network of self help grops run by and for bereaved parents. Also publishes books and leaflets. Helpline 0207 436 5881 (mon fri 10am 5pm)
www.apni.org. The Association for Post-Natal Illness offers one-to-one advice (by phone, post or email), information and support for mothers who have or think they may have PND. Also publishes leaflets.
www.our-space.co.uk/serene.htm. CRY-SIS offers information and support for new parents. Helpline 0207 404 5011 (8am 11pm every day)
www.tcf.org.uk. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. They also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
www.surestart.gov.uk/links/parentalsupport. This give a comprehensive list of organisations that offer help and advice for parents
www.home-start.org.uk. A national organisation that offers volunteer help for families with babies and pre-school children and drop-in sessions for support. There is a helpline number 0800 68 63 68.
Relationships
www.relate.org.uk. Relate offer couple counselling, workshops, information on many aspects of relationship and family difficulties.
Counselling Organisations
www.bacp.co.uk. The British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists include a directory of therapists and organisations in your area.
www.andrea-sheehy.com Couple, Marital and Relationship counselling in Leicestershire and Warwickshire
For general local information visit www.thelocalweb.net