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Useful Contacts, LinksLOCAL ADVICE SERVICES AND HELPLINES ArtLifePlacing the arts at the core of the community in West Somerset Belmont Information PointMental health Information Browse or Borrow Books, Videaos, CD's Belmont Information Point is a friendly drop-in designed to increase knowledge and signpost those affected to local sources of help. See website for full list of titles. For further details contact Tony on 01278 785177 Citizens Advice BureauDrug Interventions Programme (DIP)is a new service for drug users who have been involved with the Criminal Justice System. (more) Contact DIP main office 01278 727 136, or 24/7 free helpline 0800 389 2080 Ethnic Minority/Faith GroupsForget-me-not Centre - SwindonThis is a centre for people under 65 with dementia, run by the members to maintain their skills and provide support, enjoyment and socialising. The centre also provides a respite service for people under 65 with dementia. Support workers from Swindon Carers Centre stay with the person during late afternoons and evenings, and then the bed and breakfast facilities are provided in the main home next door. Headway-Somerset - The Brain Injury AssociationHeadway Somerset is a branch of Headway UK and was first established in 1991 to provide support, advice and comfort to people with acquired brain injuries, their families and carers. Their main aim is to improve their quality of life and to reawaken the belief in people with brain injury that they are able to live an enjoyable and useful existence. Learning Disability Carers Coordinator,Rachel Mason 07919 165162 MINDProvides a telephone information service, plus day projects and groups, for people experiencing anxiety and depression. Taunton [01823] 334906 West Somerset [01643] 708765 Mindline[01823] 276892 [Helpline: Fri – Sun, 8pm – midnight ] A Somerset-wide out of hours telephone support line for anyone suffering emotional distress, carers, family members and friends. Callers do not need to be in crisis but may need information, emotional support or understanding. MENCAPSomerset District Office: 01823 253199 NAS Somerset Branch-contact Mr Campbell Main on 01278 788776, or www.somerset-autism-support.org.uk New Ways of Working (NWW) with youInformation for users and carers from the Department of Health On the Leveloffers a free and confidential service for young people throughout Somerset , for anyone under 18 or parents/guardians seeking advice and information on drugs and/or alcohol. Contact: 01749 675 766 Rural Womens Network"We aim to help all rural women in Somerset to live life to the full, providing support and advice services for all what ever their aim in life" http://www.rwn-somerset.org.uk/ Somerset Active LivingPartnerships for Older People (POPP) Somerset is one of 19 Authorities to be given money by the Department of Health to help older people to stay active and healthy, and have more say about what happens in their local communities.
Somerset County CouncilServices for carers Somerset Drugs Service (SDS)is a treatment service for people with substance misuse problems eg illegal drugs such as opiates & stimulants (more) Mendip Alcohol Team 01749 836 573 Somerset Gateway[A Community Information Partnership] For information, support and advice on such topics as:
Text: 07919 540839 Email: enquiry@somerset.gov.uk By Post: Enquiry Centre, The Library, Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3XZ Somerset Travel PassSomerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association [SWEDA]Helpline [01458 448600] Turning PointA registered charity, provides free, confidential advice, information & support for all drug & alcohol problems – this includes carer support. (more) freephone 0800 389 8049 Voluntary WorkIt's a good site and gives lots of fresh ideas for volunteering.
NATIONAL HELPLINES These are some key telephone help lines, opening hours vary (L) = Lo-call Rate The ADDISS Resource Centre10 Station Road, Mill Hill, London NW7 2JU Tel: 020 8906 9068 E mail: info@addiss.co.ukI Informationon adult ADHD is available from www.addiss.co.uk/adults or the address above . They also publish ADHD News & have a comprehensive book/video store. Alzheimer’s Society 020 7306 0606Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eiretel: 020 7403 0888 Fax: 020 7378 9910 www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/alanon.html Asperger Syndrome Consultancy Serviceon 01278 426203 The Association for Post- Natal Illness25 Jerdan Place , London , SW16 1BE . Offers information and advice on overcoming post -natal depression. Also offers support for husbands and partners of depressed mothers. Autism HelplineInformation, advice & support for people with ASD's, families/carers & professionals BBC Online/Mental HealthBorderline Uk LtdBorderline UK is a national user-led network of people within the United Kingdom who meet the criteria, or who have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Carers UkCarers UK is the voice of carers. Carers UK is here to improve carers' lives by fighting for equality and recognition for carers. Carers UK campaigns for changes that make a real difference for carers and provides information and advice on carers' rights and how to get support. Caring For SomeoneInformation for carers plus contact details for Government and Charity organisations www.direct.gov.uk/en/CaringForSomeone CITA [Council of Involuntary Tranquilliser Addiction]Tel: 0151 949 0102 [Information / Helpline] Best time to telephone helpline: 10am – 1pm [Monday to Friday] Cavendish House, Brighton Road , Waterloo , Liverpool , L22 5NG . Tel: 0151 949 0102 [Information] Tel: 0151 474 9626 [Office] Best time to telephone: 10 am – 4pm Cruse0870 167 1677 bereavement counseling line www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk Depression Alliance 020 7633 0557Drinkline 0800 917 8282Eating Disorders Association [EDA]Telephone Helpline: 01603 621414 [Weekdays: 9am – 6.30pm ] A national charity offering help and information to people with Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, their families and friends. Families AnonymousA self-help group who welcome those affected by drug/substance abuse of a relative or friend. For local group: 0845 1200660 The Meeting House, Street (opposite Mullions Hotel) 7.15 (tea) 7.30 (start) 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. First Aid for Mental Health SufferersDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne Guide to the Mental Capacity Act for Carers 19th Oct 2006Hearing Voices NetworkC/o Creative Support, 16 Tariff Street , Manchester , M12 EP. Tel: 0161 228 3896. Manic Depression FellowshipTel 020 7802 0300 Mentality – Mental Health PromotionMental Health in The UKMIND[National Association for Mental Health] Granta House, 15-19 Broadway, London , E15 4BQ . Tel: 020 8519 2122 [Head Office]. A national organisation that aims to work for a better life for people diagnosed, labeled or treated as mentally ill. It does this through campaigning, community development, training, publishing and a comprehensive information service. Mind Information Line: 0845 660163 . Mind Out for Mental HealthNational Alliance for Mentally Ill[NAMI] www.nami.org National Autistic Society ( NAS)Autism Helpline 0845 070 4004 Publications on autism & Asperger syndrome are available via the address below. You can request a free catalogue with over 120 books, videos & CD ROMs. NAS Publications, The National Autistic Society 393 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG Tel: 020 7833 2299 / Minicom: 020 7903 3597 Email: nas@nas.org.uk www.nas.org.uk National Carers HelplineCarersline - advice line for carers at the cost of a local call: Tel: 0345 573 369 National Institute for Mental Health in England [NIMHE]National Learning Disability Helplinefree on 0808 808 1111, or minicom 0808 808 8181. National Drugs Helpline 0800 776600 (F)www.urban75.com/Drugs/helpline.html National Phobics Society407 Wilbrahim Road , Chorlton, Manchester , M21 0UT Tel: 0161 881 1937 National membership organisation providing help and advice for sufferers, their carers and their families National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00 (F)National Self-Harm NetworkPO Box 16 190, London , NW1 3WW . A Service User’s Web SiteParent to Parent LineA free, confidential telephone support
service for parents of an adult or child with an ASD Princess Royal Trust for CarersYC Net for young carers RefugeDomestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 Rethink National Advice Service020 8974 6814 Rethink Caring Rethink, severe mental illness Front Door: 0845 456 0455 Advice Line [Mon – Fri, 9 am – 5 pm ]. Offers advice, support and information for people suffering from enduring mental illness, including schizophrenia, their families / carers. 28 Castle Street , Kingston upon Thames , Surrey , KT1 1SS . Tel: 020 8547 3937 [office]. Wide ranges of leaflets are available, www.rethink.org Samaritans 0845 790 9090 (L)24-hour confidential, emotional support for anyone in despair, isolated or suicidal. SanelineNational Helpline: 0845 678000 [ 12 noon until 2 am, 7 days a week]. A national out-of-hours telephone helpline for anyone coping with mental illness, whether they are sufferers, carers or concerned relatives or friends World Fellowship for Schizophreniaschizophrenia.comSupporting Carers BetterThe Supporting Carers Better Network was set up for all People Supporting Carers in Mental Health in England. It aims to identify and share good practice, and connect people. Tourette Syndromewww.tourettenowwhat.tripod.com Young Minds 0845 762 6376 (L)Parents Information Service Tel: 0151 949 0102 [Information] Tel: 0151 474 9626 [Office] Best time to telephone: 10 am – 4 pm Younger People with Dementiawww.alzheimers.org.uk/Younger_People_with_Dementia/ Women's Aid National Helpline0845 7023468 (L) For women facing violence within the home
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CAWs for Adults Mendip: 01749 836597 Taunton : 01823 346118 07879 635408 South Somerset : 01935 428420 Somerset Coast : 01278 456561
Older Persons CAWs: Mendip & South Somerset 01935 431725 Taunton & Somerset Coast : 01278 720250 Carers Participation Worker 01823 330502
Caroline Mead Users and Carer’s Development Manager (01749) 836606
HQ Address: Somerset Partnership NHS & Social Care Trust 2nd Floor, Mallard Court Express Park, Bristol Rd Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 4RN 01278 432000
Somerset County Council
Useful links Care Homes Live on the Web Will provide general information to the public on choosing a care home. www.carehomesinsomerset.org.uk
Information for carers in Northants
Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association
Misc Links somersetlocal.co.uk: Local resources in Bridgwater, Somerset
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