Abuse
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuge | For women and children against domestic violence | 0808 2000247 - helpline www.refuge.org.uk | National |
| Men’s Advice | Advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence | 0808 8010327 www.mensadviceline.org.uk | National |
| Gemini Services | North Somerset refuge for men fleeing domestic violence | 08700664233 | National |
| Respect | Men who are worried that they are or will hurt someone | 08088024040 - helpline | National |
| Revival RASAC | Rape and sexual abuse counselling for adult men and women | 01225 751 568 appointments@revival-wiltshirerasac.org.uk www.revival-wiltshirerasac.org.uk | Wiltshire |
| SARSAS Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support | Rape and sexual abuse helpline for adult men and women | Men & Boys 08088010464 Women & Girls 08088010456 www.sarsas.org.uk info@sarsas.org.uk | Bristol, Bath, Glastonbury Taunton |
| NAPAC The National Association for People Abused in Childhood | Support for those abused as a child | 0808 8010331 - helpline www.napac.org.uk for email support | National |
| Stalking | Advice and help for anybody being stalked | 08088020300 – national helpline | National |
| Galop | For lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people experiencing domestic abuse | 08009995428 – helpline www.galop.org.uk | National |
| Forced Marriages | For anybody who fears they will or are being forced into marriage against their will | 02070080151 - helpline | National |
| Action on Elder Abuse | They work to protect and prevent the abuse of older adults | 08088088141 - helpline www.elderabuse.org.uk | National |
End of life and Bereavement
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Suicide Bereavement Support Service | Part of MIND For those bereaved by suicide | 0300 3305463 www.suicidebereavement.wixsite.com | Somerset |
| Bereavement Advice Centre | Supports bereaved with practical issues | 0800 634 9494 info@bereavementadvice.org www.bereavementadvice.org | National |
| Child Death Support Helpline | Help for those affected by the death of a child | 0800 282 986 contact@childdeathhelpline.org www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk | National |
| Marie Curie | A free support service for terminally ill people and their carers | 08000902309 – support line somersethelper@mariecurie.org.uk www.mariecurie.org.uk | National |
| Dorothy House | Support for people with life limiting disease and palliative care and their family, carers and supportive | 01225722988 www.dorothyhouse.org.uk | Somerset |
| Cruse Bereavement Care | Help with coping with grief | 08088081677 – helpline www.cruse.org.uk | National |
Brain Injury
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headway | Works to improve life for adults with brain injury and offers support and respite for their families | 08088002244 – Helpline Mon- Fridays www.headway.org.uk | Mendip |
Support for people with cancer and other life threatening illnesses
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clic Sargent | Support for children with cancer and their families | 0300 330 0803 https://betaclicsargent.org.uk | National |
| We Hear You | Counselling for anyone affected or bereaved by cancer or other life-threatening illness | 013733455255 www.wehearyou.org.uk | Somerset, Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire |
| The Harbour | Bristol based charity offers free counselling and psychotherapy to people affected by life threatening illness | 01179259348 www.the-harbour.org.uk | Bristol |
| Macmillian Cancer Support | Helping everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can | 08088080000 www.mcmillian.org.uk | National |
| Penny Brohn UK | Support for people and their supporters who are affected by cancer | 03033000118 www.pennybrohn.org.uk | Bristol and South West |
Carers
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carers UK | Support and advice to carers | 08088087777 – Support and advice www.carersuk.org | National |
| Young Carers | Support for young carers | Call Somerset Direct – 0845 3459122 | Somerset |
Dementia
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Society’s National Dementia Helpline | 0300 222 11 22 helpline@alzheimers.org.uk | National | |
| Dementia Adviser Service – Somerset | Service for people who in the process of / recently received a diagnosis of dementia | 01458 251541 somersetDAS@alzheimers.org.uk | Somerset |
| Somerset’s Younger People with Dementia Project | 01458 251541 southandeastsomerset@alzheimers.org.uk | Somerset |
Drugs and Alcohol
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoholics Anonymous | For help with overcoming alcohol dependency | For help with overcoming alcohol dependency 0800 9177650 www.alchoholics-anonymous.org.uk | National |
| Narcotics Anonymous | For help with drug problems | 0300 9991212 www.ukna.org | National |
| Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service (Turning Point) | Support to anyone whose life is being adversely affected by drug and/or alcohol use, their partners, other family members and friends. | 0300 303 87 88 www.somersetdap.org.uk | Somerset |
Eating Disorders and Self Harm
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association | Supporting those affected by eating disorders | Supporting those affected by eating disorders 01749 343344 www.swedauk.org | Somerset and South West |
| Beat Eating Disorders | Helpline for anyone suffering with issues around eating | 08088010677 Main help line 08088010711 Youth help line 08088010811 Student helpline | National |
| Self harm UK | Dedicated to help self harm recovery, insight and support | www.selfharm.co.uk Online support | National |
| SISH Bristol | Self referral Support group | www.sishbristol.org.uk | Bristol |
Families, Children and Young People
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Crisis helpline | Help for those facing a crisis pregnancy, or needing post-abortion or baby loss recovery support, or for pregnancy related issues. | 08003689296 www.prgnancycrisishelpline.org.uk | National |
| Family Action | Advice and listing of what support is available in your area | 02072546251 www.family-action.org.uk 08088010811 Student helpline | National |
| ChildLine | A confidential telephone counselling service for any child with a problem | 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk | National |
| YMCA | the YMCA works with vulnerable people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. | 01174286199 Bath & Bristol – Housing 01373 467293 Frome Foyer – Housing www.homeless.org.uk | Bath and Bristol Mendip |
| Child and Adolescent mental health services (CAHMS) | A helpline service is for parents or carers worried about a child or young person. | Adults - Somerset 01823368244 Children – Somerset 03001232327 | National |
| NSPCC | 24 hour child protection | 08088005000 -24 hour helpline | National |
| The Bridge Foundation | Specialise in child and family mental health | 01179424510 www.bridgefoundation.org.uk | Bristol |
| Off the Record | For young people up to age 25 experiencing mental health issues | 01225312481 – Bath 08088089120 - Bristol | Bath & nort East Somerset Bristol |
Mental Health
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIND Bristol | We can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support | 1179800370 www.bristolmind.org.uk | Bristol |
| MIND Somerset | A confidential listening service giving a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress. Also support | 01823 276892 www.mindinsomerset.org.uk 08088010811 Student helpline | Somerset |
| MIND Bath | Online support group to help people with mental health issues feel less isolated | Online support group through elefriends.org.uk | Bath |
| Talking Therapies | Available to adults of 18 and over, struggling with common mental health problems like anxiety and depression through their GP | www.sompar.nhs.uk Access through your GP | Somerset |
| Heads Up | Heads Up works with individuals affected by mental health issues and other difficulties | 01749 670667 www.headsupsomerset.org info@headsupsomerset.org.uk | Based in Wells Somerset |
| SANE | For anyone experiencing mental health difficulties | 03003047000 - Helpline | National |
| Calm | For men with mental health issues | 0800585858 - helpline | National |
Relationship
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relate | Counselling support and information for all relationships | 0300 1001234 www.relate.org.uk | National but venues in Bath Avon for Bristol, Frome, Street, Warminster |
| Tavistock Relationships | Online counselling support and information for all relationships | www.tavistockrelationships.org | National |
Sexuality and Sexual Health
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWISH | A service for anybody with sexual health concerns | 03001234030 | Somerset and Bath |
| Unity Sexual Health | A service for anybody with sexual health concerns | 01173426900 www.unitysexualhealth.co.uk | Bristol and North Somerset |
| Terrence Higgins Trust | If you need help or online counselling concerning HIV or other sexually transmitted infections | 01823 327 076 www.tht.org.uk | National |
Stroke
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke Association | Practical advice, essential information and emotional support for stroke sufferers and their families. | 03033033100 - helpline info@stroke.org.uk www.stroke.org.uk | National |
Other Agencies
| Organisations | Description | Contact Details | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Advice Bureau | Free, independent and confidential advice on: Debt, Housing, Employment, Welfare Benefits, Family and Personal Matters, Consumer Contracts, Legal Procedures, Education and Health. | 03444 111 444 - Adviceline Online chat is available www.citizensadvice.org.uk | National |
| Samaritans | Talk to us any time you like, in your own way, and off the record | 116123 jo@samaritans.org www.samaritans.org | National |
| Help Counselling | Low cost counselling for adults over 16 | 01225 767459 enquiries@helpcounselling.co.uk www.helpcounselling.co.uk | West Wiltshire |
| Galop | Help for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have experienced hate crime | 02077042040 – Advice line www.galop.org.uk | National |
| Able2achieve Ltd | Support for individuals with learning disabilities | 01935 429430 www.able2achieve.org.uk | Somerset |
| GamCare | Free, confidential advice and support about gambling problems. | 0800 8020133 Online live chat www.gamcare.org.uk | National |
| Victim Support | If you've been a victim of any crime or have been affected by a crime committed against someone you know. | 0808 1689111 – Free help line www.victimsupport.org.uk | National |
| Age UK | A range of services to meet the needs of older people. | 08000556112 or 01823345613 for Age UK Somerset www.age.org.uk | National |
| Police | Comprehensive website with helpful advice on matters relation to the police | Emergency 999 or101 for non-critical calls www.avonandsomerset.police.uk | Avon & Somerset including Bath Bristol and Frome |
| County Council | Comprehensive websites which includes adult and child social care safeguarding | www.somerset.gov.uk www.bathnes.gov.uk www.bristol.gov.uk | Somerset Bath and North East Somerset Bristol |
| Local Hospital | Royal United Hospital 01225428331 Bristol Royal Infirmary 01179230000 Frome Community Hospital 01373454740 Street West Mendip Hospital 01458836450 | Bath Bristol Frome Street | |
| The Counselling Directory | https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/wessex-counselling-service |
