Support For You!

If you would like some support then here are some places that may help you!

Adult Learning

Adult learners It’s easier than ever to return to learning with these ideas about what, where and how to study, plus advice about the financial help available. http://www.direct.gov.uk/Topics/Learning/AdultLearners/fs/en

Audiblox: A Solution to Learning Failure. Learning disabilities, learning difficulties, learning problems, reading disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyspraxia, maths learning difficulties, and spelling problems are all terms used to describe learning failure in one or more area. The effects of such learning failure during the years of schooling, as well as in adult life, can seriously handicap both daily living and vocational prospects. info@audiblox2000.com http://www.audiblox2000.com/uk/

Alcohol

AA - Alcoholics Anonymous a list of AA - Alcoholics Anonymous web sites in the UK and Internationally.

Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. They work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems. http://www.alcoholconcern.org.uk

Bereavement

Child Death Helpline A Helpline for all those affected by the death of a child Tel 0800 282986 http://www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk/

Compassionate Friends (UK) Support for bereaved parents and their families. 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.

Cruse Bereavement Care Anyone can contact Cruse if they want to talk about themselves or someone they know who has been affected by a death. http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

Children

OSLO Oregon Social Learning Center A none profit research center dedicated to strengthening children and family. They are a collaborative, multidisciplinary center dedicated to increasing the scientific understanding of social and psychological processes related to healthy development and family functioning. They apply that understanding to the design and evaluation of interventions that strengthen children, adolescents, families, and communities. http://www.oslc.org/

Parents for Children is a charity that works hard to find permant homes for children.Parents for Children was established to find families for children considered hard to place. When Local Authorities cannot find appropriate parents for a child with special needs, they turn to Parents for Children. They have led the way since 1976 in showing that caring parents can be found for these children. If you are interested in adopting or fostering please call 020 7288 4322, info@parentsforchildren.co.uk Parents for Children, Club Union House, 253-254 Upper Street,
London, N1 1RY http://www.parentsforchildren.org.uk/

Child Abuse - Children and Adult Survivors

ChildLine ChildLine is the free 24-hour helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call our helpline on 0800 1111 about any problem, at any time - day or night. ChildLine's counsellors are there to help you find ways to sort things out. ChildLine is confidential.Their lines can be busy at times, but hold on and you will be answered. http://www.childline.org.uk

Lifeline - Help for victims of violence in the home, sexual abuse and incest Charity providing support and advice for families experiencing violence within the home. Tel 01262 469 085

National Association for People Abused in Childhood NAPAC aims to - Respond to the distress caused in adulthood by ill treatment and/or neglect in childhood. Establish a national information line and postal service for people requiring advice and information about help available to overcome the continuing impact of childhood abuse in adulthood. Provide support, training, information and resources to persons and organisations supporting people who have experienced ill treatment and/or neglect in childhood. Raise public awareness of the continuing impact of childhood abuse in adulthood. Tel 0800 085 3330 http://www.napac.org.uk

USA

Prevent Child Abuse Ohio Children's Hospital Child and Family Advocacy Center in Columbus. The Center for Child and Family Advocacy was born out of the belief that we can do more for abused children and domestic violence victims. Today that belief is translated into a community vision that transforms the way systems respond to victims of family violence. The Center, the first of it's kind in the nation, brings together, under one roof, comprehensive intervention and prevention services, with long term treatment and support for abused children and victims of domestic violence.

HIV and AIDS

Body & Soul A UK charity supporting children, teenagers, women, heterosexual men and their families who are living with or closely affected by HIV and AIDS. Body Soul is unique in the UK in providing support independently to young people and children. The two Centres - Adult Centre and Children's Youth Centre, allows for a holistic approach to those who access services, young and old. Tel : 020 7383 7678 - -e mail: info@bodyandsoulcharity.co.uk http://www.bodyandsoulcharity.org/

Terence Higgins Trust THT is the leading HIV & AIDS charity in the UK and the largest in Europe. It was one of the first charities to be set up in response to the HIV epidemic and has been at the forefront of the fight against HIV & AIDS ever since. Helpline tel 0845 12 21 200 http://www.tht.org.uk

Mental Health

First Steps to Freedom offers help to people who suffer from phobias, obsessional 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, together with help for their carers. Also providing help, advice and support for the carers of those with borderline personality disorder. http://www.first-steps.org

Mental Health Foundation The Mental Health Foundation aims to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/

Mind National Association for Mental Health for better mental health. Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. They work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress http://www.mind.org.uk

Triumph Over Phobia Contains information about this charity which provides a network of structured self-help groups run by trained, lay volunteers teaching sufferers of phobia and OCD how to overcome their problem. http://www.triumphoverphobia.com

Senior Citizens

Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people. Charity promoting the well-being of older people and positive attitudes towards ageing. helpline Tel 0800 00 99 66 http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/

Stalking

British Telecom BT offers advice on how to deal with Dealing with Nuisance, Malicious & Silent Calls. Tel 0800 666700 (for recorded advice). Tel 0800 661441 to report nuisance calls and for personal advice http://www.bt.com/customerservices/cust_services.jsp

Network for Surviving Stalking The Network for Surviving Stalking is a National Registered Charity devoted to providing support to people affected by Stalking

Stalking Survey The University of Leicester are interested in finding out more about the experiences of stalking victims and survivors in order to try and increase the quality of available support. Stalking is widespread in the UK, with up to one in every five women and one in 20 men experiencing stalking at some point in their lives. However, support for victims through official channels is often limited and little is known about how victims of stalking cope. Their aim is to campaign to improve services and support for victims. You can help by completing their questionnaire, the questionnaire is detailed so take your time. All responses are 100% confidential. http://www.stalkingsurvey.com

Victim Support

Victim Support Victim Support Support for women and men Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience. http://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

Help for Men

Mankind Initiative Help for men experiencing Domestic. Help for children to have meaningful contact with both fit parents after divorce or separation. Providing support and legal advice Violence Helpline: 0870 794 4124 http://www.mankind.org.uk

Survivors UK supports and provides resources for men who have experienced any form of sexual violence. Their aim is to actively promote awareness of both the prevalence and effect of the sexual abuse and rape on boys and men. Tel 0845 1221201 http://www.survivorsuk.org

Help for Women

Refuge We are committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated or ignored and where women and children can live in safety. Refuge's network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need.
Refuge contact number 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge info@refuge.org.uk http://www.refuge.org.uk/homepage.asp?l1=1

Respect Here in the UK, we have a chance to learn from many traditions and faiths. You probably respect them, but how much do you know about them? On this website you'll find everything you need to know about the UK-wide campaign to get people of all faiths and none to spend more time with each. http://www.respect.org.uk/

Adult Learning, Alcoholism, Bereavement, Children, Children Abuse - Children and Adult Survivors, Domestic Violence help for Men and Woman, HIV and AIDS, Senior Citizens, Stalking, Victim Support

Support for you!

Support For You!

This page includes links for Adult Learning, Alcoholism, Bereavement, Children, Children Abuse - Children and Adult Survivors, Domestic Violence help for Men and Woman, HIV and AIDS, Senior Citizens, Stalking, Victim Support