Websites

The University Counselling Service has compiled a list of helpful websites for seeking more information about different aspects of health and wellbeing. The inclusion of these links does not imply any endorsement of them by the University, and are listed only for reference.

Alcohol and drugs

Alcoholics Anonymous ─ information and support for alcoholics
Ask Frank - confidential advice and information about drugs and services
Nottingham Recovery Network - offers confidential advice to people who want to reduce their drinking
Nottinghamshire County Council, Change, grow, Live (CGL) - the service is open to anyone aged over 18 living in Nottinghamshire

Anxiety

Centre for Clinical Interventions - What? Me Worry!?!- InfoPax designed to provide you with information about chronic worrying and generalised anxiety disorder and suggested strategies for how you can manage your worry and anxiety
Mindfulness: Finding Peace in a Frantic World - free meditations from Mindfulness

Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic support links

Resources to support Black, Asian and Minotiry Ethnic students and staff

Aawaz - Awaaz offer a confidential and safe service to many women and families who are in need of advice, guidance and signposting across the nation as well as telephone support and counselling
Telephone 01254 398176; email info@aawaz.org.uk
BAATN - One of the primary aims of BAATN is to address the inequality of access to appropriate psychological services for Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean people.
BAC-IN - Nottingham based, specialist drug and alcohol recovery support service for individuals, families and young adults from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Telephone
0115 952 4333
BAME Tenancy & Outreach support - Telephone 0115 950 7140
Chinese Mental Health Association - Provides a diverse range of services with the aim of serving Chinese people who suffer from mental health related issues and problems. We also provide support for their carers who may not be familiar with all the nuances of traditional Chinese culture. Telephone: 020 7613 1008; email info@cmha.org.uk
Counselling Directory - Black British and Asian counsellors in and nearby Nottingham
Muslim Women's network - The overall goal of the helpline is to provide a national specialist faith and culturally sensitive service that is confidential and non-judgmental. The helpline offers information, support, guidance and referrals to Asian and Muslim women and girls from diverse ethnic / faith backgrounds suffering from or at risk of abuse or facing problems on a range of issues. Telephone 0800 999 5786: email info@mwnhelpline.co.uk
Nottingham Counselling Service. Telephone 0115 950 1743; email: info@nottinghamcounsellingservice.org.uk
Nottingham Equal - providing communities with tools and resources they need to better serve their targeted communities and improve on their programs and activities. Telephone 0115 942 2440
Rethink Mental illness Telephone: 0808 801 525
Southeast and East Asian Centre - SEEAC provides mental health support, such as one-on-one counselling and peer-group activities, to Southeast and East Asian communities in the UK. Email info@seeac.org.uk

Bereavement

Cruse ─ Provides support and information for those who have been bereaved
The Compassionate Friends - provides support to bereaved parents and their families
Rosie Crane Trust - supports bereaved parents through their grief after the loss of a son or daughter. Helpline, drop-in sessions and befriending service

Depression

Black Dog Institute ─ a not-for-profit, educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility offering specialist expertise in depression and bipolar disorder
BluePages - Information about depression and its treatment. The site includes reviews of the available scientific evidence for a wide range of treatments.
Depression Alliance ─ charity that assists people affected by depression via publications, support services and self-help groups
Living life to the full ─ online life skills resources using CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) approach for those experiencing anxiety and depression
MoodGYM - This is an innovative, interactive web program designed to prevent depression. It is developed and delivered by the Australian National University
Students Against Depression ─ informative and helpful website designed for students experiencing depression. Also has helpful student blogs

Domestic Violence

Equation - A service in Nottingham/shire that provides direct support and advice to male affected by DV. If you are a man in Nottingham (16+) or Nottinghamshire (18+) the telephone number number is 0115 960 5556
Juno Women's Aid - A service for women living in Nottingham/shire. The helpline provides direct support, signposting and advice including telephone support. Telephone: 0808 800 0340
Men's Advice Line - Telephone support for male affected by domestic violence outside Nottingham/shire area. Telephone: 0808 8010 327
National Domestic Violence - 24 hour national domestic free-phone help line 0808 2000 247.
NIDAS - local service for people living in the Nottinghamshire/Mansfield/Ashfield area. Provides advice and direct support and advice including crisis intervention and telephone support to families, children and young people. Telphone 01623 683 250
Women's Aid - A service for women. Provides information and a directory of support services across the UK including how to access a refuge (emergency accommodation for people fleeing domestic abuse/violence) an IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate).

Eating problems

beat ─ Eating Disorders Association website which provides information and help about all aspects of eating disorders

Gambling

Gamblers Anonymous ─ help for those with gambling problems
Gamcare ─ provides support, information and advice to anyone suffering through a gambling problem

General mental health

Counselling and Psychotherapy - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy website
Counselling Directory - information about counselling and psychotherapy.
Kooth.com - free on-line support for young people
Man Therapy - interactive, mental health campaign targeting working age men that employs humor to cut through stigma and tackle issues like depression, divorce and anxiety. Check out the Australian version too.
Mental Health Care ─ aimed at anyone providing support to someone experiencing mental illness
Nottingham Women's Centre - training courses and other support services for to help women
Rethink ─ mental health resources for people under stress or worried about their thoughts and feelings. Includes useful links and a range of information and advice on mental health issues
Royal College of Psychiatrists 'Mental Health' information ─ readable, user friendly and accurate information about mental health problems
Self-Help Groups in Nottingham ─ information enquiry service about local and national self-help groups and networks

Self harm

Harmless - information and suport on self harm
National Self-Harm Network ─ supports those who self-harm and provides information, contacts and workshops on matters relating to self-harm
Self Injury Support - national organisation that supports girls and women in emotional distress

Sexual health, sexuality and relationships

Healthy Gay Nottingham ─ working to promote the health and well-being of gay and bisexual men in Nottingham
National AIDS Trust ─ useful information regarding AIDS and HIV
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Formerly TOPAZ) - Dedicated service for victims of rape and serious sexual assault within Nottinghamshire.

East Midlands Lesbian and Gay Christian Group ─ provides information and support for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and trans people.
Broadway Cinema - A LGBT Friendly cinema which often shows LGBT films.
Derbyshire LGBT - Derbyshire LGBT specific support service.
The Gender Clinic - The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
LGBT Parents Midlands - Group that would likem to meet and socialise with other gay/lesbian parents and family for friendship and support.
LGBT + Service Nottinghamshire - Professional and Specialist services for young people aged 11-25 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBT) or may be questioning their sexual orientation or gender identy
Notts Trans Hub - An information service for local trans people. Produces a monthly bulletin.
Outburst LGBT Youth Group - Provides information about this Nottingham based social/support for LGBT young people aged 11 - 19.
TransUnite - Find a local Trans Group
Relate ─ help with relationship issues, includes useful and informative self-help fact sheets
Rape Crisis ─ provides basic information for survivors, friends and family
Stonewall ─ working for equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals
Survivors UK ─ information and support for men who have experienced childhood sexual abuse
Terence Higgins Trust ─ charity at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDs
Women's Aid ─ national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children
Men's Advice Line - Advice and support foe ment experiencing domestic violence and abuse

Telephone help lines

Saneline ─ out of hours helpline offering emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness
National Domestic Violence - 24 hour national domestic free-phone help line.
Nightline ─ University of Nottingham Students’ Union student run, confidential listening and information service
Samaritans ─ provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair
Women's Aid ─ national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children
Men's Advice Line - advice and support for men experiencing domestic violence and abuse

Useful contacts at The University of Nottingham

Student Services - information about services available to students at the University
Student Services - Academic Support - study resources for time management
Student Advice Service - provides information and advice on a wide range of issues affecting students, such as housing, education and money
University of Nottingham Students' Union