Support group links

IF YOU, OR ANYONE YOU KNOW IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, PLEASE CALL 999
Additionally, the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it’s best to call them on the phone: 116 123
The team from mind.org.uk provide information on a range of topics including: types of mental health problems, where to get help and medication and alternative treatments. They will look for details of help and support in your own area. The lines are open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays): 0300 123 3393
Other Useful organisations and services:
ASSIST (Assistance Support and Self Help in Surviving Trauma)
11 Albert Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QE
helpline: 01788 560 800 tel. 01788 551 919
web: www.assisttraumacare.org.uk
Support, understanding and therapy for people experiencing PTSD, families and carers
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)
Victoria Buildings, 9-13 Silver St, Bury BL9 OEU
tel. 0161 797 4484 web: www.babcp.com
Promotes the development of the theory and practice of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapies. Can provide details of accredited therapists. Full directory of psychotherapists available online
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
15 St John’s Business Park, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4HB
tel. 01455 883 316 (to find a suitable therapist)
minicom: 01455 550 307 web: www.bacp.co.uk
For details of practitioners in your area
Combat Stress (Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society)
Tyrwhitt House, Oaklawn Road, Leatherhead KT22 0BX
tel. 01372 841 600 web: www.combatstress.com
For members of all ranks of the Armed Forces or Merchant Navy. Three treatment centres available
Cruse Bereavement Care
PO BOX 800, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1RG
helpline: 0844 477 9400 tel. 020 8940 1671
web: www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
For all those who have been bereaved
The Compassionate Friends
53 North Street, Bristol BS3 1EN
helpline: 0845 123 2304 web: www.tcf.org.uk
For bereaved parents and their families
Counselling and Psychology Today Directories
Counselling Directory: www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Psychology Today: www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling
Both directories provide a huge support network of therapists, enabling users to find a therapist close to them and appropriate for their needs. PTSD sufferers can find a range a information from articles written by professionals, local events, multiple information pages and more.
First Person Plural
PO Box 2537, Wolverhampton WV4 4ZL
email: fpp@firstpersonplural.org.uk
web: www.firstpersonplural.org.uk
Survivor-led organisation for abuse survivors with dissociative stress
PTSD Resolution
PTSD Resolution is a charity that helps Veterans, Reservists and Families who are struggling to reintegrate into a normal work & family life because of trauma suffered during service in the armed forces.
Traumatic Stress Service
Maudsley Hospital, 99 Denmark Hill, London SE5 8AZ
tel. 020 3228 2969
National referral centre (usually via Community Mental Health Teams). Offers rapid assessment to people suffering from PTSD, or related problems
Victim Support
Hallam House, 56-60 Halllam St, London W1W 6JL
Helpline: 0845 303 0900
Independent charity providing free confidential support to victims of crime
