The Samaritans - Support to people who are suicidal or despairing. An English Language Email service is available to anyone needing emotional support, throughout the world. 
Telephone Helplines Association - Works with helplines to achieve the highest quality response to all those using telephone helplines. Includes an online version of the Telephone Helplines Directory.
UK Divorce Recovery Workshop - National charity which runs self-help groups for the separated or divorced throughout the UK. The site has details of local groups plus information on how to start a new group.
GamCare - Helpline, Counselling and information for anyone affected by gambling.
Self Help UK - Free searchable database of self help organisations and support groups.
Gamblers Anonymous UK - Fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help others do the same. Includes details of regional helpline numbers.
Self Help Nottingham - Resource for self help groups, their support agencies and health and social care professionals. Based in Nottingham but with a range of information and resources relevant to all self help groups.
Problem Pages.co.uk - Online problem pages magazine.
Consumer Credit Counselling Service - Free debt advice for families and individuals. Information about the organisation, and how they work. Includes news, useful links, and contact details (phone, mail, and e-mail).
FindSupport National Directory - A directory of self-help and support groups. Browse by categories or search for the group nearest you. Also hosts discussion forums on a variety of topics.
False Allegations Support Organisation - Support for those who feel falsely accused of child sexual abuse, especially relating to police inquiries into the history of children's homes. Contact details and information about the service, a "refuge for the innocent, not a safe house for abusers in denial".
Relate Northumberland and Tyneside - Aims to provide relationship counselling to couples of all sorts. Information on services, locations and costs.
FAS-UK - A group of parents and professionals devoted to raising awareness about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and to help reduce the incidence of birth defects so caused. Information, and details of support network for affected families and carers.
Luton Mediation - Offers a free, independent service to help resolve neighbour disputes. Describes its services and includes a location map.
Missing People - Help for the relatives of the missing, and information on people we're looking for.
Life Outlined - Designed to guide through life's many changes, from childhood to maturity with helpful tips and straightforward information.
Refugees Online - An online course in web production set up by the UNHCR. Its aim is to help refugee individuals and organisations communicate.
After Adoption - Post-adoption support services. Based in Manchester, England. Includes list of services for adults and children and contact details.
Ashiana - Asian Womens Refuge - Sheffield based Organisation offering support and safe accommodation to Asian women and children fleeing violence and abuse in the home. Also provides help and support for those experiencing domestic violence outside the refuge. The service is run by Asian women.
Peoples Problems - A site for discussing personal problems anonymously with other internet users. Includes links to self help resources, current news, book reviews and online polls.
Debt Forum - Support board for people facing bankruptcy and other debt related problems.
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