www.mind.org.uk
info@mind.org.uk
Tel: 0845 766 0163 - Mondays to Fridays 9 - 5pm
You can also ring MIND from anywhere in the country for the cost of a local call.  Deaf or speech impaired enquirers can contact us on the same number (if you are using BT Textdirect add the prefix 18001). Mind use Language Line, the telephone translation and interpreting service with access to more than 100 languages. You can also write or contact Mind via email. The service is run by a dedicated team of specialists, responding to more than 20,000 enquiries a year. Topics range from types of mental distress, where to get help and drug treatments, to alternative therapies.

www.depressionalliance.org
groups@depressionalliance.org
Depression Alliance is a leading UK charity for people affected by depression. In their experience, depression need not be feared. The Alliance provides publications, a written advisory service offering support and understanding, self help groups across the UK, a newsletter, as well as workshops and conferences.

Rethink, the severe mental illness charity

Tel:0845 456 0455

Rethink helps people through services, support groups and by providing information on mental health problems.

www.bcp.org.uk
This has a clear section on 'Finding a Therapis't and is the best route for patients to seek a consultation about psychodynamic therapy, as opposed to counselling.

www.bps.org.uk
enquiry@bps.org.uk
Tel: 0116 254 9568
Is the representative body for psychologists and psychology in the UK.

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/index.htm
The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional and education body for all psychiatrists in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Publishes factsheets, leaflets and books for the general public (including children and young people) on common mental health problems, psychiatric treatments and stigma. Some of these are also available in other languages.

bluepages.anu.edu.au/home/

An Australian website providing information about depression for consumers. It is produced by the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR) at the Australian National University (ANU) & CSIRO Mathematical & Information Sciences (CMIS).

www.mentalhealth.org.uk
This site is run by the Mental Health Foundation, a leading UK charity working in mental health and learning disabilities. Here you will find the latest news and events on mental health issues, as well as information on problems, treatments and strategies for living with mental distress.

www.mdf.org.uk

Helps people with manic depression, their relatives, friends and others who care, and educates the public and caring professions about manic depression. The MDF produces a journal for members which is made up by people who have the condition as well as their families and friends, and a range of leaflets and supports a network of self-help groups around the UK, and also offers a self-management training programme and a legal advice.

www.bacp.co.uk

Tel: 01455 883316
A professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. Acts as a reference point for anyone looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist.

www.bap-psychotherapy.org
Tel: 020 8452 9823
Open: Mon-Fri 09.30-17.00 (answerphone out of hours).

www.youngminds.org.uk
Tel: 0808 802 5544
This is a national, confidential service for parents and carers who are concerned about the mental health or emotional well-being of a child or young person. It provides information and details of local and national advice and helping services, and printed information on a range of mental health issues.

www.maytree.org.uk
maytree@maytree.org.uk
Tel: 020 7263 7070
Is a quiet, non-medical house in London where people who are going through a suicidal crisis can come and stay up to 4 nights to talk and reflect on what is causing the suicidal feelings. Their aim is to save lives and relieve suffering by offering a supportive environment.

www.depressionuk.org
info@depressionuk.org
Depression UK is a national self-help charity that is run by a team of fifteen or more volunteers who believe that sufferers from depression can help themselves and each other. The organisation promotes this mutual support by offering to its several hundred members - pen and phone friend schemes, internet D-UK Chat (on trial), and newsletters with many members' contributions.

www.thecalmzone.net

Tel: 0800 585858
A helpline for young men who are depressed or suicidal. It is staffed by trained counsellors who offer advice, guidance and information.

www.seroxatusergroup.org.uk
The Seroxat users group have an excellent website which includes advice on withdrawal programmes. Set up by UK patients using the anti-depressant medication Seroxat to provide support to patients and their friends and families. Includes a discussion forum.

www.psychotherapy.org.uk
Tel: 020 7014 9955
National umbrella organisation for all the psychotherapies; publishes the National Register of Psychotherapists, listing over 5,000 therapists.

www.aware.ie

Tel: 1890 303 302.
Aware provides information and support to people affected by depression in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Their helpline provides non-directive counselling 24 hours a day, every day.

www.sane.org.uk
Tel: 08457 67 80 00
Helpline providing information and support to anyone affected by a mental health problem. Gives callers options for action, and puts them in touch with available sources of help and support. Also offers emotional and crisis support to people experiencing mental health problems, their families/carers and friends.

www.carersuk.org

Tel: 0808 808 7777 - Wednesday and Thursday 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
Providing help, advice and information for carers on any issue.

www.counselling-directory.org.uk/relatecharity.html

Tel: 0845 130 4010 - 9.30am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Relate is the biggest organisation specialising in relationship counselling and support in the United Kingdom. They offer a variety of counselling services for individuals, couples and families through a range of networks, such as over the telephone, on the Internet as well as face-to-face sessions. This charity is for anybody in need of help with a relationship issue (marriage, sex therapy and parenting courses).

www.samaritans.org/talk_to_someone/find_my_local_branch.aspx
jo@samaritans.org
Tel: 1850 60 90 90
This emergency help telephone service is available 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. In the UK dial at the cost of a local call. There are also local branch telephone numbers. You can find your nearest local number on the web. You can also email the Samaritans. You might prefer to write down how you are feeling than pick up the phone. The Samaritans can assist you with emotional support via e-mail. Samaritans have a philosophy of listening in total confidence and without judgment, whatever your situation and will delete your email after 30 days. Currently they are only able to provide an English-speaking service.

www.apni.org/Index.htm
info@apni.org
Tel: 020 7386 0868 Monday -Friday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Information on postnatal depression, and will put mothers affected by postnatal depression in touch with others who have had similar experiences.

www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Tel: 080 8800 2222
Helpline and information for parents in distress. Parentline Plus is a UK registered charity which offers support to anyone parenting a child - the child's parents, stepparents, grand parents and foster parents. Parentline Plus runs a helpline, courses for parents, runs various projects and provides a range of information.

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
helpline@cruse.org.uk
Tel: 0844 477 9400
Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement.

www.pacehealth.org.uk
Tel: 020 7697 0017
PACE is committed to providing a low cost counselling service to lesbians and gay men. There is a choice of counsellor and counselling is offered in languages other than English.

www.switchboard.org.uk/brighton
Tel: 01273 204050- everyday from 5pm.

www.llgs.org.uk
Tel: 020 7837 7324 10am-11pm

www.lbp.police.uk/takecontrol/lgl/
Tel: 0131-556-4049 7.30pm -10pm

www.sgls.co.uk
Tel: 0141 847 0447