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NATIONAL Depression Alliance
212 Spitfire Studios, 63-71 Collier Street, London N1 9BE
Helpline: 0845 123 2320
Email: information@depressionalliance.org
www.depressionalliance.org Provide information, support and understanding to those who are affected by depression. Key activities: Self help groups, publications, correspondence scheme, pen friend scheme, medical advisory service, campaigning, lobbying, awareness raising and training. YoungMinds
48-50 St John Street, London EC1M 4DG
Tel: 020 7336 8445; Fax: 020 7336 8446
www.youngminds.org.uK YoungMinds is committed to improving and promoting the mental health of all babies, children and young people. Depression UK
c/o Self Help Nottingham, Ormiston House, 32-36 Pelham Street, Nottingham NG1 2EG
Tel: 0870 774 4320; Fax: 0870 774 4319
Email: info@depressionuk.org
www.depressionuk.org We wish to help anyone who is troubled by depression and to provide support for their carers. We know from our own personal experiences that those who suffer from depression find it helpful to share their problems with fellow sufferers, because they understand the sadness, torment, and despair that this insidious illness causes. We issue a newlsetter at least four times a year; we operate a Pen-Friend scheme; we operate a Phone-Friend scheme; we maintain contact with independent groups, and we hold discussions at our AGM and other meetings. LawCare
P.O. Box 147, Benfleet SS7 3WX
Tel (Solicitors, Law Students & Legal Executives in England & Wales): 0800 279 6888
Tel (Solicitors, Advocates & Law Students in Scotland, N.Ireland & Isle of Man): 0800 279 6869
Tel (Barristers, Barristers Clerks & Judges in England, Wales and N. Ireland): 0800 018 4299
Tel (Solicitors in N.Ireland): 1 800 991801
Email: admin@lawcare.org.uk
www.lawcare.org.uk A confidential advisory service to help lawyers, their staff and their immediate families to deal with the health issues and related emotional difficulties that can results from a stressful career as a lawyer. Through LawCare, help is available to those who are suffering from stress and/or depression, or who have alcohol, drug or other dependency concerns. MDF - The Bipolar Organisation
Castle Works, 21 St George's Road, London SE1 6ES
Tel: 08456 340 540; Fax: 020 7793 2639
www.mdf.org.uk National user-led organisation working to enable people affected by manic depression/bipolar disorder to take control of their lives. Services include: 24 hour legal advice line, network of self-help groups, employment advice, young person's self-management programme, publications and journals, bulletin boards and chat rooms. TASHA Foundation
Alexandra House, 241 High Street, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 0NE
Ou-of-hours Responseline: 020 8560 6601
Tel: 020 8569 9933; Fax: 020 8568 0062
Email: enquiries@tasha-foundation.org.uk
www.tasha-foundation.org.uk Out of hours helpline for people affected by mental health difficulties or drug use. Issues include substance misuse, anti-depressants, stress, agoraphobia and depression. Information, counselling and holistic health care. Have bases in Brentford, Ealing, Richmond and Spelthorne. UK & Ireland Directory of Counselling and Psychotherapy
www.cpdirectory.com A directory listing counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Useful resource for those seeking emotional support or emotional healing. Searchable on region, town, postcode, agency or practitioner name. Searches can be refined to help find a suitable practitioner based on factors such as skills, way of working or organisational accreditation. We follow the ethical code of the British Association for Counsellingand Psychotherapy and operate with a "fair play" trading model (see: http://cpdirectory.com/cgi-bin/ethical_trading.pl). DrugWatch.com
www.drugwatch.com DrugWatch are a US-based organisation dedicated to educating the public about the details of prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as aiding in the protection of patients and consumers by informing them of any associated side effects. Their website features a comprehensive list of drugs and medications that are currently on the market, or were previously available worldwide. Some drugs have been associated with an increased incidence of depression and other side effects, and this website provides comprehensive information about these. SCOTLAND Depression Alliance Scotland
11 Alva Street, Edinburgh EH2 4PH
Tel: 0845 123 23 20/0131 467 3050
Fax: 0131 226 7854
Email: info@dascot.org
www.dascot.org Information line for those affected by depression. Also provide published information about depression, as well as running self-help support groups in various locations in Scotland. Breathing Space
Freephone: 0800 838587
E-mail: info@breathingspacescotland.co.uk
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk Anyone can feel down or depressed from time to time. It helps to get some Breathing Space. You are not alone and talking about how you feel is a positive first step in getting help. So don't let problems get out of hand, phone Breathing Space where experienced advisors will listen and provide information and advice. Aberdeen University Counselling Service
5 Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen AB24 3UD
Tel: 01224 272139
Email: counselling@abdn.ac.uk
www.abdn.ac.uk/counselling Penumbra
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7 5QY
Tel: 0131 475 2380; Fax: 0131 475 2391
www.penumbra.org.uk One of Scotland's leading mental health organisations, providing a wide range of support services for adults and young people. Pillar Aberdeen
20 Back Wynd, Aberdeen AB10 1JP
Tel (Drop-In): 01224 642854; Tel (Office): 01224 621266
Fax: 01224 621206
Email: info@pillaraberdeen.co.uk
www.pillaraberdeen.co.uk User-led mental health service offering support, information and advice as well as drop-in, groups and activities. SAMH
Cumbrae House, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP
Tel: 0141 568 7000
Email: enquire@samh.org.uk
www.samh.org.uk SAMH, Scotland's leading mental health charity, works to support people who experience mental health problems, homelessness, addictions and other forms of social exclusion. ENGLAND Bristol Mind
35 Old Market Street, Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EZ
Tel: 0117 980 0370; Fax: 0117 929 7644
Email: admin@bristolmind.org.uk
www.bristolmind.org.uk Helpline offering support and information for anyone in distress or who needs a safe place to talk. Information on mental health issues, suicidal feelings, abuse, isolation, etc. London: 2 As 1
Tel: 0700 2222 7000
Email: supportcentre@2as1.net
www.2as1.net Provides support to couples and individuals for the following issues: family issues, cultural issues, pre-marital support, relationship enhancement, crisis intervention, domestic violence, abuse, gender & sexuality, emotional wellbeing, self esteem & confidence, loneliness, depression & isolation, drugs, alcohol and other substance abuse, suicide & self harm, stress management and anger management. Service is aimed at Britain's black community, although welcomes all people regardless of race, gender, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Manchester: Self Help Services
Zion Community Resource Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 4ZY
Tel: 0844 477 9971; Fax: 0161 226 7727
Email: info@selfhelpservices.org.uk
www.selfhelpservices.org.uk The user-led mental health department of Big Life Services (a collection of social businesses and charities). Have a range of client-led mental health support groups across North West England, including groups relating to alcohol issues, anger management, anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, depression, eating disorders, survivors groups, self harm, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender, and carers' groups. Warwickshire: Solace
Park House, 17 Avenue Road, Leamington Spa CV31 3PG
Helpline: 0808 801 0344
Email: solacehelp2@yahoo.co.uk
www.solacehelp.org.uk Out of hours support service for people with problems of stress, anxiety, depression and people discharged from hospital. Offer information about local services and link up with professional day services, in the South Warwickshire area. WALES MDF - The Bipolar Organisation Cymru
22-29 Mill Street, Newport NP20 5HA
Helpline: 08456 340 080
Tel: 01633 244244
Email: info@mdfwales.org.uk
www.mdfwales.org.uk Network of self-help groups and a telephone information line for people affected by bipolar disorder (manic depression), their relatives and friends. Access to employment advice. Members assistance to programme with 24 hour careline. Self-management training courses. Journals, newsletters and specialist publications. NORTHERN IRELAND Aware Defeat Depression
Phillip House, 123-137 York Street, Belfast BT15 1AB
Tel: 02890 321734; Fax: 02890 321735
www.aware-ni.org.uk Helpline, self-help groups and other support services for people experiencing or at risk of experiencing depression. Listening ear, network of self-help support groups. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND Aware - Helping to Defeat Depression
72 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2
Helpline: 1890 303 302
Tel: 01 661 7211; Fax: 01 661 7217
Email: info@aware.ie
www.aware.ie Voluntary organisation providing support and information to people experiencing depression, and their families. It offers a confidential helpline, support groups, and information about issues relating to depression. Offices at various locations in Ireland. GROW
Helpline: 1890 474 474
Email: info@grow.ie
www.grow.ie Helpline for anyone who has, or is experiencing, mental health problems. Can put people in touch with local groups and services, and send out information packs. |
