More support services for women

As well as employment, there might be other areas where you need support. Below are some national services to reach out to.

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  • Turning Point
    www.turning-point.co.uk
    Health and wellbeing services for people with drug and alcohol issues or mental health needs. There is a search function on the website for local services.
  • We Are With You
    www.wearewithyou.org.uk
    Drug, alcohol and mental health charity. They have online information to help you cut down and advice on how to stay safe and healthy.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
    www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk | 0800 9177 650
    Help and support for anyone with alcohol problems.
  • Narcotics Anonymous
    www.ukna.org | 0300 999 1212
    Help and support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.

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  • Samaritans
    www.samaritans.org.uk | 116 123
    Free 24-hour helpline, confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
  • SANE
    www.sane.org.uk/support | 0300 304 7000
    Emotional support, info and guidance for people affected by mental ill-health. Their SANEline takes calls 4pm-10pm daily. They also operate Textcare, a service for comfort and care via text message and run a peer support forum.
  • Big White Wall
    www.bigwhitewall.com
    A 24/7 online community with round-the-clock support from trained professionals. A good resource for when you are feeling stressed, anxious or low.
  • Calm Harm App
    https://calmharm.co.uk/
    Calm Harm is an app available for smartphones, which provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm.