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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
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