If for any reasons you feel deeply distressed and possibly suicidal or homicidal, I urge you to get in touch with other agencies at once.

There are 24 hour helplines available for:

The Samaritans (www.samaritans.org)

• In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90, for the cost of a local call.
• In the Republic of Ireland dial 1850 60 90 90, for the cost of a local call.

Cruse Bereavement Care (www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk)

• Day by Day helpline - 0870 167 1677

Befrienders Worldwide (www.befrienders.org)

• United Kingdom - Tel: 08457 90 90 90
• Ireland - Tel: 1850 60 90 90

The SAD Association

The SAD Association is a voluntary organisation and registered charity, which informs the public and health professions about SAD and supports and advises sufferers of the illness. It produces a newsletter three times a year and other publications, holds meetings, has a network of contacts and local groups, a light box hire scheme and raises money for research into SAD.

www.sada.org.uk

Fellowship Of Depressives Anonymous

FDA is a UK nationwide self-help organisation made up of individual members and groups which meet locally on a regular basis for mutual support.

www.depressionanon.co.uk

First Steps To Freedom

First Steps To Freedom is a registered charity which aims to help people who suffer from phobias, obsessions, compulsive disorder (excessive washing, checking, unwanted thoughts etc., those with general anxiety, panic attacks, anorexia and bulimia, and those who wish to come off tranquillisers. Also help, advice and support for the carers of those with borderline personality disorder.

www.first-steps.org

No Panic

The web site aims to help people experiencing compulsive disorders, other related anxiety disorders, including tranquilliser withdrawal, and to provide support to sufferers and their families and or carers by the following means: telephone helpline, night-time crisis line, reading materials, recovery programmes etc.

www.nopanic.org.uk/menu.htm

GamCare

Gamcare takes a non-judgemental approach on gambling and works to develop strategies that will: improve the understanding of the social impact of gambling, promote a responsible approach to gambling, address the needs of those adversely affected by a gambling dependency.

www.gamcare.org.uk

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.

www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk

The Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement

The Lesbian & Gay Christian Movement web site is a National resource centre supporting lesbian and gay Christians.

www.lgcm.org.uk

Terrence Higgins Trust Counselling

Terrence Higgins Trust Counselling offers these services: Individual and couple counselling for gay men and anyone affected by HIV/AIDS. Service for 16-25 year olds, support for African people, sexual health counselling for gay men. Counselling for gay men with relationship difficulties. Appointments are available throughout the week, including evenings. Counselling is offered at sites across London.

www.tht.org.uk

Stonewall

Stonewall was founded in 1989 with the aim of creating a professional lobbying group on behalf of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals and to put the case for equality on the mainstream political agenda by winning support within all the political parties. The web site provides information of a range of issues including criminal law, partnership, parenting, violence.

www.stonewall.org.uk

Pink Therapy Services

We are London's largest and most experienced private therapy practice working with sexual minority clients. As an organisation we aim to promote high quality therapy and training services for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. Our Associate Therapists all positively identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual.

www.pinktherapy.com