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Links and helplines
Links and helplines
A selection of links and helplines that can give you a hand improving your emotional well-being.
General Links
Healthier Scotland
The Scottish Government's website raising awareness of a range of healthy living issues for the well-being of Scotland and its communities.
http://www.infoscotland.com/
Steps for Stress
Website covering practical ways to start dealing with stress as well as offering a free steps for stress guide available for download.
www.stepsforstress.org
Relevant helplines and websites for Tommy’s story – food and lifestyle change
Relevant helplines and websites for Sarahann’s story – anxiety and panic attacks
Relevant helplines and websites for Andrea’s story – fear and phobias
Relevant helplines and websites for Michael’s story – confidence and worrying
Relevant helplines and websites for Betty’s story – Feeling down
Relevant helplines and websites for Jason’s story – low self-esteem, insomnia and anger
How much do calls to 08 numbers cost?
Relevant helplines and websites for Tommy’s story – food and lifestyle change
Mind
Britain’s leading mental health charity. A confidential call of MindinfoLine can provide information of your nearest mind association.
MindinfoLine 0845 766 0163 (Call costs below)
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
www.mind.org.uk
Beat
Formerly the 'Eating Disorders Association', Beat offers support for people facing trouble with food.
Helpline: 0845 634 1414 (Call costs below)
Monday-Friday 10.30am to 8:30pm
Saturdays 1pm to 4.30pm
Youthline: 0845 634 7650 (Call costs below)
Monday-Friday 4.30pm to 8.30pm
Saturdays 1pm to 4.30pm
www.b-eat.co.uk
The Centre for Confidence
Tips on how to become more motivated and to increase your feelings of well-being at www.centreforconfidence.co.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The BACP can help you find suitable counsellors in your local area.
01455 88 33 16 (standard rate)
Monday-Friday 8.45am to 5pm
www.BACP.co.uk
British Dietetic Association
The BDA is the professional association for dietitians
www.bda.uk.com
NHS24
Advice on all health problems.
08454 24 24 24 (Call costs below)
Monday-Sunday 24 hours
www.nhs24.com
Take life on
For more hints and ideas on eating well, visit www.takelifeon.co.uk
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Help people work through and change the way they
think and react, try it online at www.livinglifetothefull.com
Relevant helplines and websites for Sarahann’s story – anxiety and panic attacks
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The BACP can help you find suitable counsellors in your local area.
01455 88 33 16 (standard rate)
Monday-Friday 8.45am to 5pm
www.BACP.co.uk
Mind
Britain’s leading mental health charity. A confidential call of MindinfoLine can provide information of your nearest mind association.
MindinfoLine 0845 766 0163 (Call costs below)
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
www.mind.org.uk
Victim Support
Victim Support can offer help for people suffering emotional crisis and help you report that abuser to the police.
0845 30 30 900 (Call costs below)
Monday-Friday 9am to 9pm
Weekends 9am to 7pm
www.victimsupport.org.uk
No Panic
Online support for sufferers of Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder
www.nopanic.org.uk
Anxiety UK
Works to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services.
08444 775 774 (Call costs below)
0161 227 9898
Monday-Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
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Relevant helplines and websites for Andrea’s story – fear and phobias
NHS24
Advice on all health problems.
08454 24 24 24 (Call costs below)
Monday-Sunday 24 hours
www.nhs24.com
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse is the UK’s leading organisation providing free specialist support to anyone bereaved by death.
Adults
0844 477 9400 (Call costs below)
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Young People
0808 808 1677 (free phone)
Monday-Friday 9.30am to 5pm
www.RD4U.org.uk
No Panic
Online support for sufferers of Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder
www.nopanic.org.uk/
Anxiety UK
Works to relieve and support those living with anxiety disorders by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services.
08444 775 774 (Call costs below)
0161 227 9898
Monday-Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
The Centre for Confidence
Tips on how to become more motivated and to increase your feelings of well-being at www.centreforconfidence.co.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The BACP can help you find suitable counsellors in your local area.
01455 88 33 16 (standard rate)
Monday-Friday 8.45am to 5pm
www.BACP.co.uk
Relevant helplines and websites for Michael’s story – confidence and worrying
Mind
Britain’s leading mental health charity. A confidential call of MindinfoLine can provide information of your nearest mind association.
MindinfoLine 0845 766 0163 (Call costs below)
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
www.mind.org.uk
The Centre for Confidence
Tips on how to become more motivated and to increase your feelings of well-being at www.centreforconfidence.co.uk
Active Scotland
For more information on a range of activities in your area visit
www.activescotland.co.uk
National Debtline
Confidential and impartial advice on all debt problems.
Call free on 0808 808 4000
Monday – Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday 9.30am-1pm
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
The Centre for Confidence
Tips on how to become more motivated and to increase your feelings of well-being at www.centreforconfidence.co.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The BACP can help you find suitable counsellors in your local area.
01455 88 33 16 (standard rate)
Monday-Friday 8.45am to 5pm
www.BACP.co.uk
Relevant helplines and websites for Betty’s story – Feeling down
Mind
Britain’s leading mental health charity. A confidential call of MindinfoLine can provide information of your nearest mind association.
MindinfoLine 0845 766 0163 (Call costs below)
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
www.mind.org.uk
NHS 24
Advice on all health problems.
08454 24 24 24 (Call costs below)
Monday-Sunday 24 hours
www.nhs24.com
Depression Alliance Scotland
Support groups for people with depression
0845 123 23 20 (Call costs below)
10am-1pm and 2-4pm Monday - Friday
www.dascot.org
Active Scotland
For more information on a range of activities in your area visit
www.activescotland.co.uk
Breathing Space
Free advice line for people experiencing low moods, depression or anxiety.
0800 83 85 87
24 hours a day at weekends (from 6pm Friday to 6am Monday)
6pm - 2am Monday to Thursday
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
The Centre for Confidence
Tips on how to become more motivated and to increase your feelings of well-being at www.centreforconfidence.co.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The BACP can help you find suitable counsellors in your local area.
01455 88 33 16 (standard rate)
Monday-Friday 8.45am to 5pm
www.BACP.co.uk
Relevant helplines and websites for Jason’s story – low self-esteem, insomnia and anger
NHS 24
Advice on all health problems.
08454 24 24 24 (Call costs below)
Monday-Sunday 24 hours
www.nhs24.com
Carers Scotland
Support for anyone caring for a relative or loved
Call free the CarersLine on 0808 808 7777
Wednesday and Thursday 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm
www.carerscotland.org
Active Scotland
For more information on a range of activities in your area visit
www.activescotland.co.uk
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Help people work through and change the way they
think and react, try it online at www.livinglifetothefull.com
Breathing Space
Free advice line for people experiencing low moods, depression or anxiety.
0800 83 85 87
24 hours a day at weekends (from 6pm Friday to 6am Monday)
6pm - 2am Monday to Thursday
www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
The Centre for Confidence
Tips on how to become more motivated and to increase your feelings of well-being at www.centreforconfidence.co.uk
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
The BACP can help you find suitable counsellors in your local area.
01455 88 33 16 (standard rate)
Monday-Friday 8.45am to 5pm
www.BACP.co.uk
How much do calls to 08 numbers cost?
The cost of calls to these numbers are regulated for BT customers. Other providers’ charges are not regulated and may therefore vary so you should speak to your service provider for more information or advice.
Maximum rates for BT customers are listed below.
0800 and 0808 Freephone, free of charge for BT customers
0845 calls are charged at up to 3.95p/min for BT customers
0844 calls are charged at up to 5p/min for BT customers
0870 calls are charged at up to 7.9p/min for BT customers
0871 calls cost up to 10p/min for BT customers
BT currently includes 0845 and 0870 numbers in Calling Plans so rates for most BT customers are lower than quoted above.