Useful links

Alcohol

www.apas.org.uk - for information on sensible drinking, facts on alcohol and the effects on you and the people around you
bupa fact_sheets - For information on sensible drinking and the long and short term effects of drinking. Also gives information on how to cut down or stop drinking.
nhsdirect - For information on the effects of alcohol misuse, how to stop drinking. Also provides information on various support groups and help lines.

Bereavement Support

SOBS - Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.
phone: 0844 561 6855
website: http://sobs.admin.care4free.net

Cruse - Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss.
phone: 0808 808 1677
website: http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

Crime

GM Police
website: http://www.gmp.police.uk/mainsite/index.htm
Greater Manchester Police have several strategies aimed at reducing street crime and burglaries.

Victim Support - national charity for people affected by crime
Support line - 0845 30 30 900
website:http://www.victimsupport.org

Depression

PAPYRUS - Prevention of young suicide operates the helpline
HOPELineUK
08000 68 41 41
HOPELineUK is staffed by professionally qualified advisers who can give support, practical advice and information to anyone who is concerned that a young person they know may be suicidal. website admin@papyrus-uk.org

Samaritans
Tel: 08457 90 90 90
Email: jo@samaritans.org.uk
Web: www.samaritans.org.uk


MIND (National association for Mental Health)
contact@mind.org.uk
www.mind.org.uk

Students Against Depression
www.studentdepression.co.uk


Depression Alliance,
information@depressionalliance.org
www.depressionalliance.org

British Association for Counselling
www.counselling.co.uk

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