Health Links


Alcohol & Drugs
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
A national organisation offering help and support to people who are trying to overcome their drinking problems.

http://www.crew2000.co.uk/
information on drugs and a-z of substances

http://www.knowthescore.info
provides drugs info and advice for young people, parents, friends and communities

http://www.trashed.co.uk
Info on drugs and young people

http://www.ndh.org.uk
National Drugs Helpline provides free confidential advice to anyone concerned about drugs and solvents.

http://www.re-solv.org
Info on solvent abuse

http://www.drugscope.org.uk
Info on drugs

http://www.lifeline.org.uk
Organisation that helps people who use drugs and their families

http://www.release.org.uk
Info on drugs and a range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and legal needs of drug users and those who live and work with them.

Mental Health
www.samaritans.org.uk
Confidential 24 hour phone line for people who are in despair or feel suicidal and need someone to talk to.

www.rethink.org/at-ease 
Useful site for people who are under stress or worried about their thoughts or feelings.

http://www.sane.org.uk
Charity responding to the needs of mentally ill and their families.

http://www.youngminds.org.uk 
simple clear advice on mental health problems for 8-16 year olds

http://www.samh.org.uk 
Independent organisation promoting mental health - info service, employment projects, and supported accommodation.

http://www.penumbra.org.uk
information on mental health

http://www.depressionalliance.org
Offers many services including self help groups, publications, helpline, pen friend scheme, self-management scheme, medical advisory service.

http://www.breathingspacescotland.co.uk
advice on depression, talking and listening

http://www.mentalhelp.net
articles on many issues including dealing with anger and depression

http://www.mind.org.uk
info on mental health and related issues

http://www.stresswatchscotland.com
Advice, info and support to sufferers of panic attacks, anxiety, phobias and other problems.

http://www.phobics-society.org.uk
Support, advice, and self-help literature for people suffering from anxiety disorder





Sexual Health
http://www.brook.org.uk
information and advice on sex, contraception and family planning

http://www.ruthinking.co.uk 
Info, advice and guidance for young people aged 12-18, on various matters concerning sexuality and sexual health

http://www.fpa.org.uk
Info, advice and support regarding contraception, safer sex and pregnancy.

http://www.friend.dircon.co.uk 
National Friend is the umbrella body supporting the national network of local helplines for those wanting information and support on issues relating to sexuality.