The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust

SAMARITANS
08457 90 90 90 in the UK and Northern Ireland
1850 60 90 90 in the Republic of Ireland
Email support: jo@samaritans.org
Write to: Chris, PO Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA
New text service: You can now text Samaritans on 07725 90 90 90 (UK) or 0872 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. You don't have to be suicidal to call them, they are there to listen if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or you just want to talk to someone.
If you find it impossible to talk about your problems, then don’t. Email jo@samaritans.org

In addition to the telephone lines and confidential e-mail service, numerous local branches offer a face to face service. To see if there is a branch in your area visit the local branch section on the Samaritans web site (www.samaritans.org.uk).

NHS DIRECT
Telephone 0845 46 47 (or 0845 46 47 647 if calling from somewhere with a switchboard)
A 24-hour nurse-led help line giving information on all health matters, national organisations and counselling services. Information is also available on their web site www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

MAYTREE
72 Moray Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3LG
Telephone 0207 263 7070
Web site www.maytree.org.uk

Maytree is a sanctuary for the suicidal; a place where, during a brief stay, a person will find the support that can alleviate despair and isolation. What does Maytree offer?

• Own room, respect for privacy, “space”, and complete confidentiality
• A maximum length of stay of four nights

Use of the facilities of the house: a sitting room and a kitchen where snacks/light meals can be prepared or may be offered by volunteers; and a small, quiet garden. There are plenty of local shops A number of “house rules” will apply, for example no alcohol or drugs on the premises, accepting the authority of the Director and, of course, reciprocating the respect and personal safety of all others at Maytree.

The chance to talk to a volunteer, as much or as little as you like, and to explore the thoughts and feelings - and circumstances - that lie behind your despair. Feeling understood is the first step, specialist advice (legal, financial, housing, medical) should you need it from any of a panel of advisers who offer their services to Maytree – all totally confidential.

Also, help in arranging support of whatever kind beyond your stay at Maytree

N.B. There is no charge for staying at Maytree.

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services. Visit www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk for more details.
"Day by day" help line: 0870 167 1677
Email support: helpline@crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Young Person's Helpline: freephone 0808 808 1677

SOBS - SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE
SoBS provides emotional and practical support to those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend. The aim is to provide a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings, so giving and gaining support from each other. It is a self-help organisation and many of those helping have, themselves, been bereaved by suicide. Contact details of SoBS support groups can be found at: http://sobs.admin.care4free.net/groups.htm
National Helpline: 0870 241 3337 (Available 9am - 9pm every day)
Email support: sobs.support@care4free.net

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. Their help line is always answered by a bereaved parent who is there to listen and can also put you in touch with a Local Contact and provide information about TCF's services. www.tcf.org.uk
Helpline: 08451 23 23 04 (Every day, 10am-4.00pm and 6.30pm-10.30pm)
Email (information and support): info@tcf.org.uk

Connexions - confidential advice, support and information for 13-19 year olds.	www.connexions.gov.uk
Shaw Trust - practical advice, guidance and solutions for employers and human resource departments	www.tacklementalhealth.org,uk
At Ease - run by the National Schizophrenia Foundation this is an excellent site for young people and definitely worth a visit.	www.rethink.org/
The British Psychological Society - this site provides a Directory of Psychologists throughout the UK by region.	www.bps.org.uk
Changing Minds - Every Family In The Land. Fighting the stigma surrounding mental illness is the primary theme of the Changing Minds campaign co-ordinated by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The essence of this five-year project is captured in this book Changing Minds - Every Family In The Land. Beginning with the history of stigmatisation and ending with strategies for the future along the way one can discover attitudes to mental health from the perspective of the general public, religious faiths and even the film industry.	www.stigma.org.uk/rts
Food and Mood project - backed by Mind, this project focuses on the links between nutrition and mood, and offers Dietary self-help for emotional and mental health.	www.foodandmood.org
LifeBytes - aimed at 11-14 year olds this bright, cheerful site provides advice and information on a range of subjects including mental health.	www.lifebytes.gov.uk
Mental Health Foundation - deals with all issues relating to mental health and has an excellent resource page.	www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind Body & Soul - as Lifebytes but aimed at the 14-16 age group.	www.mindbodysoul.gov.uk
Number 5 - an information and counselling service for young people.	www.no5.org.uk
Youth Access - provides information, advice and details of counselling services available throughout the UK and will direct people to appropriate local services for young people aged 14 to 25.	www.youthaccess.org.uk
Papyrus (Hope Line) - A telephone service providing support, information and practical advice to anyone concerned that a young person they know may be at risk of suicide.	www.hopelineuk.org.uk
Sane - Mental Health Charity SANE - meeting the challenge of mental illness. Information on all aspects of mental illness including depression and manic depression, SANEmail has recently been launched: aimed particularly at young people affected by mental illness who may feel more at ease using e-mail than the telephone.	www.sane.org.uk sanemail@sane.org.uk
Calm - This service is open to the public, with a special focus on helping young men (15 - 25) who feel depressed and suicidal. The service offers free access, by telephone, to trained counsellors offering advice, help and referrals to specialist organisations within Merseyside and Cumbria (North-West England).	www.thecalmzone.net
Yes - Colchester Youth Enquiry Service, an information and counselling service for young people up to the age of 25.	www.colchesteryes.org.uk
MIND - look at the web site to find MIND in your area.	www.mind.org.uk

Association of Child Psychotherapists, 120 West Heath Road, London, NWE 7TU. Telephone 0208 458 1609 (9.30am to 3.00pm)	Holds registers of accredited Child Psychotherapists and will provide details of child psychotherapists in your area.
UK Council for Psychotherapy, 167-169, Great Portland Street, London, W1N 5FB. Telephone: 0207 436 3002	Holds a National Register of Chartered Psychotherapists and can provide details of local Counsellors and Psychotherapists. Find out more about the service here.
The British Association of Psychotherapists, 37 Mapesbury Road, London, NW2 4HJ · Telephone 0208 452 9823
The British Confederation of Psychotherapists West Hill House, 6 Swains Lane, LONDON, N6 6QS Telephone 0207 267 3626
The British Psychological Society St Andrews House, 48 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7DR. Telephone 0116 254 95 68	Will send a list of accredited Psychologists in your area. Find a Psychologist here.
The British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapists PO Box 9, Accrington, BB5 0XB Telephone 01254 875 277	Will provide a Directory of Registered Therapists in your area (£5.00 including postage). Find a Therapist in your area here.
Life Story Therapeutic Centre, 17 Eldon Square, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4DP	Counselling & psychotherapy services in Reading, Berkshire. admin@lifestorytherapeuticcentre.com www.lifestorytherapeuticcentre.com