Wellbeing Resources
We all need a little help from time to time. The list below isn't exhaustive, but may point you in the right direction for charitable organisations and resources to help you face life's challenges.
Family, Parenting and Relationships
Family Lives - 0808 800 222 (9am - 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am - 3pm Saturday and Sunday)
This national family support charity provides emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life.
Relate - 0300 100 1234
A national charity offering a range of services to help with couple and family relationships.
Addiction and Substance Misuse
Drinkline - 0300 123 1110 (freephone, 9am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 11am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday).
This is a free, confidential national helpline for people who are concerned about their own or someone else's drinking.
Drink Aware - 0300 123 1110 (freephone, 9am - 8pm Monday to Friday and 11am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday).
An independent charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. The website includes free drink trackers and tools to assess your own drinking levels.
Narcotics Anonymous - 0300 999 1212 (10am - midnight 7 days a week)
Narcotics Anonymous UK offer self-help groups for those with drugs and substance use issues.
Gamblers Anonymous UK - 0330 094 0322
Gamblers Anonymous run self-help groups for anyone affected by addictive gambling behaviours.
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Hope
Anorexia and Bulimia Care provide ongoing care, emotional support and guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders.
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com
Abuse
Refuge - 0808 2000 247 (Freephone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
Refuge provide support and information about domestic abuse, and run a 24/7 helpline in partnership with Women's Aid along with safe houses.
Financial Worry / Debt
Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service provide information on all money-related matters, with online information and free web chat.
General Advice and Information
Citizens Advice Service - 0800 144 8848
Offering free, independent information and advice for people experiencing money, legal, consumer and housing problems.
Other Practical Tools and Resources
Free pilates, yoga and fitness plans
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/pilates-for-beginners/
Wellbeing podcasts
A series of free audio podcasts to improve wellbeing, including guided meditation and mindfulness practice and overcoming fear and anxiety
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/podcasts-and-videos
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