Websites & resources

Adfam

Working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Provides direct support to families through publications, training, outreach work and signposting to local services. www.adfam.org.uk, 020 3817 9410

Anxiety UK

Supporting those who have anxiety, stress, anxiety-based depression or a phobia affecting daily life, fully supported by an expert team of medical advisors. www.anxietyuk.org.uk, 03444 775 774

Alcoholics Anonymous

AA is concerned with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics. www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk 0800 9177 650

Al-Anon

Sister organisation to AA offering help and support to families and friends. Confidential helpline available 7 days a week. www.al-anonuk.org.uk 0800 0086 811

Forward Trust

Help, information and advice for those struggling with drug or alcohol issues and their families/friends. www.forwardtrust.org.uk 020 3981 5525

Mind

Supporting those experiencing mental distress. The website provides a range of information through factsheets and booklets, as well as details of local Mind associations. www.mind.org.uk. 0845 766 0163

National Association for Children of Alcoholics

NACOA provides information, advice and support to children of alcoholics through it's free confidential helpline. www.nacoa.org.uk. 0800 358 3456

National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux

Provides free, impartial and confidential advice and help. www.citizensadvice.org.uk. 020 7833 2181

National Debtline

Helpline offering information and advice on debt. www.nationaldebtline.co.uk. 0808 808 4000

NHS in Mind

A website originally set up to support front-line workers manage stress and anxiety, made available to the general public. www.nhsinmind.co.uk

Relate

Helps people to work through their relationship difficulties and reach their own decisions about the best way forward. www.relate.org.uk 0845 130 4010

Samaritans

Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. www.samaritans.org.uk. 08457 909090

Shelter

Offers practical advice on housing issues. www.shelter.org.uk 0808 800 4444