If you would like help with any difficulties of your own you may find these links a useful place to start.  Please note that whilst every care has been taken in compiling this resource, we cannot be held responsible for the content or availability of any of these sites or for any omissions from this list.  The inclusion of links to other websites does not imply any endorsement or recommendation of those websites.

Particular care should be taken if contacting non-regulated practitioners such as counsellors and complementary therapists.  In particular qualifications, level of experience and suitability to help someone in your situation should be carefully checked.  Further guidance is available from organisations like the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy or the UK Council for Psychotherapy.

If you are experiencing an immediate crisis or are in need of urgent help, please contact your family doctor service or the accident and emergency or similar department at your local hospital.  In the England and Wales NHS Direct (see below) may also be able to help you.  If you do not want to access urgent help through the health services, a listening service is provided by the Samaritans (UK) or Befrienders International (other areas, subject to availability).