North West Region - Support Helplines
Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority. If you are in distress and need immediate help and are unable to see a GP, you should visit your local A&E. Other support can be gained confidentially though the CWU and our support network of national helplines below can offer expert advice.
Samaritians
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Confidential Support of people experiencing feeling of distress or depair.
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Phone: 116 123 ( Free 24 Hour helpline ) Website: www.samaritans.org
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is a dedicated, friendly and approachable charity that believes that anxiety, stress and anxiety based depression are treatable and manageable
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Phone: 08444 775 774 ( Mon-Fri, 9:30am - 5:30pm ) Website www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Bipolar UK
We're the national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and carers. Each year we reach out to and support over 80,000 individuals through our range of services.
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Call us: 0333 323 3880 - Email us: info@bipolaruk.org.uk - Website: www.bipolaruk.org
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Join the campaign to take a stand against male suicide and get the tools you need for action.
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Call us: 0800 58 58 58 - Website: www.thecalmzone.net
AFTERMATH
We are a registered charity providing immediate support for all those involved in a road traffic collision. Our aim is to help you, emotionally and practically, in the weeks and months ahead.
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We appreciate that every person is different, with circumstances that are unique and painful. By keeping in touch for as long as you need, we can help you become a survivor.
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Call us: 0151 777 2562 - Website: www.aftermathsupport.org.uk
Men's Health Forum
The Men's Health Forum is a charity that works to improve men's health services and the health of men.
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One man in five dies before the age of 65. TOGETHER we can change that.
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Call Us 020 7922 7908 - Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems.
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If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse, or you're worried about someone you know - help is available.
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You're not alone; talk to someone you trust. Sharing a problem is often the first step to recovery.
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Mind
We're Mind, the mental health charity.
We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect.
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Call Us: 0300 123 3393 Or Text 86463 - Website: www.mind.org.uk
No Panic
No Panic is a registered charity which helps people who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up Tranquillizers.
No Panic also provides support for the carers of people who suffer from anxiety disorders.
Severe anxiety and phobic disorders are a major and widespread problem. Recent surveys indicate that they affect up to 18% of the population of the United Kingdom.
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Call Us: 0844 967 4848 ( Daily 10am to 10pm ) - Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
OCD Action
OCD Action is the national charity focusing on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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We provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD, work to raise awareness of the disorder amongst the public and front-line healthcare workers, and strive to secure a better deal for people with OCD. We are a dedicated charity with a clear vision, solid objectives and a real understanding of OCD and the impact that it has. Formed by a group of volunteers and leading professionals in 1994, the Charity has the volunteers, trustees and staff to turn its vision into reality. OCD Action is recognised as a strong voice for people with OCD, a vital source of help and the Charity that makes a real and lasting difference to anyone affected by OCD.
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Call Us: 0845 390 6232 ( Mon-Fri, 9:30am to 5:30pm ) -
OCD UK
We’re here for the estimated three quarters of a million people living with and affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) here in the UK.
We’re here to support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between, we are OCD-UK.
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Call Us: 03332 127 890 - Website: www.ocduk.org
PAPYRUS
Thinking of Suicide?
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact:
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SUICIDE IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF YOUNG DEATHS IN THE UK. WE BELIEVE THAT MANY YOUNG SUICIDES CAN BE PREVENTED.
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Call Us; 0800 068 4141 - Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Rethink Mental Illiness
At Rethink Mental Illness, we improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through services and local groups, expert information and training, and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.
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Call Us: 0300 500 0927 ( 9:30am - 1pm, Monday to Friday )
SANE