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Use this sticky thread to add numbers and websites for professional problem help.
NHS
UK Medical Advice
111
https://www.nhs.uk/
Sunday Surgery Helpline
Personal Problems, Medical Problems, anything
08700 100 100
24hrs
Child Line
0800 1111
Textphone Service 0800 400 222
www.childline.co.uk
Talk to Frank
Info/advice about drugs, completely confidential
0800 77 66 00
1 life line
0800110100
(radio 1)
open 24:7
Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
020 7837 7324
Alateen
for teens with alcohol concerns
020 7403 0888
Eating Disorders Association
01603 621414
Albert Kennedy Trust
for homeless gay teens or those forced to live in a hostile environment:
London office : 020 7831 6562
Manchester office : 0161 228 3308
www.akt.org.uk
enquiries@akt.org.uk
Sexwise
0800 28 29 30
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters (USA)
1-800-344-2666 (U.S.)
1-800-443-4525 (Canada)
Provides information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings. 8 am-6 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
The Alcohol Hotline (USA)
1-800-ALCOHOL
24-hour hotline provides help and referrals for people with concerns about alcohol or drug use.
Child Help USA (USA)
1-800-422-4453
Child abuse hotline for victims, offenders, and parents.
Cocaine Helpline (USA)
1-800-COCAINE
24-hour information and referral service. Recovering cocaine-addict counselors answer the phones, offer guidance and referrals to treatment centers and family learning centers.
CyberTipline (USA)
1-800-843-5678
For reporting the exploitation of children.
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Hotline (USA)
1-800-ATF-GUNS
Call this number to anonymously report suspicious gang, gun, and drug activity.
National AIDS Clearinghouse (USA)
1-800-458-5231
National AIDS Hotline (USA)
1-800-342-AIDS
24-hour hotline provides information, education, and answers questions regarding AIDS, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (USA)
1-800-843-5678
National Contact Center (USA)
1-800-FED-INFO
TTY 1-800-326-2996
Have a telephone and a question about Federal agencies, programs, benefits, or services? Staff will answer your question or get you to someone who can. Recordings of frequently requested information available around the clock. 9 am-8 pm EST, Monday-Friday.
National Council on Alcoholism Information Line (USA)
1-800-NCA-CALL
The National Council on Alcoholism, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that combats alcoholism, other drug addictions, and related problems. The Council also provides referral services to families and individuals seeking help with alcoholism and other drug problems.
National Domestic Violence Hotline(USA)
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (USA)
1-800-269-4237
National Mental Health Association Help Line(USA)
1-800-969-6642
Provides free information on specific disorders, referral directory to mental health providers, and national directory of local mental health associations. Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm EST.
National Runaway Hotline (USA)
1-800-231-6946
Operates 24 hours. Provides information, referral, and transportation back home for runaways.
National Sexually-Transmitted Diseases Hotline (USA)
1-800-227-8922
National Suicide Hotline (USA)
1-800-SUICIDE
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)(USA)
1-800-656-HOPE
Free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country.
Channel 4 Health
A great website where you can search questions about Sex, Drings, Health and all sorts about life is at the Chanel 4th Helth Website.
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/H/health/
Netherlands Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
020-6236565
familyacceptance.org (USA)
Coming out to family is difficult. This is a site—written by parents—deals with questions commonly asked and solid answers. It is all very non-threatening, and the sort of place one might send any parent confused about your sexuality.
familyacceptance.org
Tel-Jeunes (french Canadian)
for all kind of problems you don't really want to talk with your friends, collegues or parents, 24/7:
Montréal: 514-288-2266
Outside Montréal: 1-800-263-2266
On the Web: tel-jeunes.com (You can also help people there, if you feel for it)
Help For Suicide (french Canadian)
1-866-APPELLE (277-3553)
CLSC (french Canadian)
If you think you have a sexualy transmited diseases, you are pregnant(or you want to help a friend) or want to know anything related to health, you can go to your local CLSC ( There are 200 in Québec, go there to find yours: www.clsc-chsld.qc.ca/membres/liste1.htm
They can also give you some ressources for any problem you have in your life, refer you to any sort of physician, all this FREE (thanks to our health system ) and confidentially (if your over 14). They can even help you find some place to go if you're homeless for any reason. It is the most interesting place to go if you need help.
Stonewall Scotland
phone advice/helpline for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals....
0141 204 0746
www.stonewall.org.uk
Breathing Space Scotland
We are a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
https://breathingspace.scot/
BODYPOSITIVE
14 Greek Street, London W1V 5LE
Tel: 020 7287 8010
BodyPositive is a charity providing advice and information on HIV and AIDS related issues, including support and counselling services.
They also run PositiveLine, a helpline staffed entirely by HIV positive men and women 0800 616 212 7pm-10pm Sun-Fri and 4pm-7pm Sat.
GAY MEN'S SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC
Rainbow Clinic, 1st Floor Reception, Caldecot Centre, 15-22 Caldecot Road, Camberwell, SE5 9RS
Tel: 020 7346 3448
This is a service run by King's College Hospital every Wednesday 4pm to 6pm on an appointment-only basis. Please ring the above telephone number for further details and ask for the "Rainbow Clinic". The clinic provides a space for gay men to receive treatment for and advice about all sexual health matters, including HIV.
THE GLOBE CENTRE
159 Mile End Road, London, E1 4AQ
Tel: 020 7791 2855.
The Globe Centre is a Day Care Centre for people affected by HIV/AIDS offering a wide range of services from purpose designed premises. The new building includes a café, a large meeting/function hall, training rooms and therapy rooms, as well as a gymnasium and a Hydrotherapy pool. There is fully disabled access to all levels with disabled toilet and shower facilities and off road parking for service users. The services are accessed via the Day Care team who will carry out a full assessment to determine the needs of each individual.
NATIONAL AIDS TRUST (NAT)
New City Cloisters, 188/196 Old Street, London, England, EC1V 9FR
Tel: 020 7814 6767
Email: info@nat.org.uk
Website: www.nat.org.uk
NAT is the UK's leading AIDS advocacy organisation. It aims to promote a wider understanding of HIV and AIDS; develop and support efforts to prevent the spread of HIV; and improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV and AIDS.
[bTHE POSITIVE PLACE[/b]
52 Deptford Broadway, SE8 4PH
Tel: 020 8694 9988
Minicom: 020 8694 2230
Email: posplace@charity.vfree.com
The Positive Place offers complementary therapies, social activities,
support, information and advice to anyone affected by HIV or AIDS. The project also provides opportunities for volunteering.
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST LIGHTHOUSE
152 Grays Inn Road, WC1X 8JU
Tel: 020 7831 0330 (general enquiries)
Tel: 020 7242 1010 (helpline) 12 - 10pm
Tel: 020 7405 2381 (legal advice line)
Tel: 0800 567 123 (National Aids Helpline)
Email: info@tht.org.uk
Website: www.tht.org.uk
Europe's leading HIV / AIDS charity offer health promotion information, as well as providing counselling, advice and information for all people affected by HIV or AIDS.
THE SAMARITANS
Tel: 116 123 - This number can be called, free of charge, from any phone, 24hrs per day in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
THE GENDER TRUST
PO Box 3192, Brighton, BN1 3WR
Tel: 07000 790347 (information line)
Email: gentrust@mistral.co.uk
Website: home.freeuk.net/gentrust
The only UK charity that specifically helps adults who are Transsexual, Gender dysmorphic or transgenderist, and their families and partners.
LESBIAN AND GAY EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (LAGER)
Unit 1G, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, N1 3QP
Tel: 020 7704 8066 (for lesbians) 12pm - 4pm
Tel: 020 7704 6066 (for gay men) 12pm - 4pm
Email: lager@dircon.co.uk
Website: www.lager.dircon.co.uk
This is a multi-cultural project fighting the many forms of discrimination experienced by lesbians and gay men at work and in unemployment. The project provides support and advice to many groups, produces information and newsletters and undertakes training and consultancy work. Please ring for further details.
Meningitis Trust
http://www.meningitis-trust.org
Queer Youth
For Teens looking for advice and where they can meet other gay people
http://www.queeryouth.org.uk/
Prostate Cancer Awareness
http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/
Self Harm Alliance
http://www.selfharmalliance.org
Young People and Self Harm
http://www.selfharm.org.uk
NHS COVID-19 (UK):
https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19
CDC COVID-19 (USA):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Informationen zum Coronavirus (DEU)
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium...virus.html
Hulplijnen mentale ondersteuning COVID-19 (NLD)
https://www.rivm.nl/ivccorona/hulplijnen...ersteuning
Use this sticky thread to add numbers and websites for professional problem help.
NHS
UK Medical Advice
111
https://www.nhs.uk/
Sunday Surgery Helpline
Personal Problems, Medical Problems, anything
08700 100 100
24hrs
Child Line
0800 1111
Textphone Service 0800 400 222
www.childline.co.uk
Talk to Frank
Info/advice about drugs, completely confidential
0800 77 66 00
1 life line
0800110100
(radio 1)
open 24:7
Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
020 7837 7324
Alateen
for teens with alcohol concerns
020 7403 0888
Eating Disorders Association
01603 621414
Albert Kennedy Trust
for homeless gay teens or those forced to live in a hostile environment:
London office : 020 7831 6562
Manchester office : 0161 228 3308
www.akt.org.uk
enquiries@akt.org.uk
Sexwise
0800 28 29 30
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group Headquarters (USA)
1-800-344-2666 (U.S.)
1-800-443-4525 (Canada)
Provides information about Al-Anon/Alateen and referrals for local meetings. 8 am-6 pm EST, Monday through Friday.
The Alcohol Hotline (USA)
1-800-ALCOHOL
24-hour hotline provides help and referrals for people with concerns about alcohol or drug use.
Child Help USA (USA)
1-800-422-4453
Child abuse hotline for victims, offenders, and parents.
Cocaine Helpline (USA)
1-800-COCAINE
24-hour information and referral service. Recovering cocaine-addict counselors answer the phones, offer guidance and referrals to treatment centers and family learning centers.
CyberTipline (USA)
1-800-843-5678
For reporting the exploitation of children.
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Hotline (USA)
1-800-ATF-GUNS
Call this number to anonymously report suspicious gang, gun, and drug activity.
National AIDS Clearinghouse (USA)
1-800-458-5231
National AIDS Hotline (USA)
1-800-342-AIDS
24-hour hotline provides information, education, and answers questions regarding AIDS, testing facilities, and medications used for treatment.
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (USA)
1-800-843-5678
National Contact Center (USA)
1-800-FED-INFO
TTY 1-800-326-2996
Have a telephone and a question about Federal agencies, programs, benefits, or services? Staff will answer your question or get you to someone who can. Recordings of frequently requested information available around the clock. 9 am-8 pm EST, Monday-Friday.
National Council on Alcoholism Information Line (USA)
1-800-NCA-CALL
The National Council on Alcoholism, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that combats alcoholism, other drug addictions, and related problems. The Council also provides referral services to families and individuals seeking help with alcoholism and other drug problems.
National Domestic Violence Hotline(USA)
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition (USA)
1-800-269-4237
National Mental Health Association Help Line(USA)
1-800-969-6642
Provides free information on specific disorders, referral directory to mental health providers, and national directory of local mental health associations. Monday through Friday, 9 am-5 pm EST.
National Runaway Hotline (USA)
1-800-231-6946
Operates 24 hours. Provides information, referral, and transportation back home for runaways.
National Sexually-Transmitted Diseases Hotline (USA)
1-800-227-8922
National Suicide Hotline (USA)
1-800-SUICIDE
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)(USA)
1-800-656-HOPE
Free, confidential counseling and support 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the country.
Channel 4 Health
A great website where you can search questions about Sex, Drings, Health and all sorts about life is at the Chanel 4th Helth Website.
www.channel4.com/health/microsites/H/health/
Netherlands Gay & Lesbian Switchboard
020-6236565
familyacceptance.org (USA)
Coming out to family is difficult. This is a site—written by parents—deals with questions commonly asked and solid answers. It is all very non-threatening, and the sort of place one might send any parent confused about your sexuality.
familyacceptance.org
Tel-Jeunes (french Canadian)
for all kind of problems you don't really want to talk with your friends, collegues or parents, 24/7:
Montréal: 514-288-2266
Outside Montréal: 1-800-263-2266
On the Web: tel-jeunes.com (You can also help people there, if you feel for it)
Help For Suicide (french Canadian)
1-866-APPELLE (277-3553)
CLSC (french Canadian)
If you think you have a sexualy transmited diseases, you are pregnant(or you want to help a friend) or want to know anything related to health, you can go to your local CLSC ( There are 200 in Québec, go there to find yours: www.clsc-chsld.qc.ca/membres/liste1.htm
They can also give you some ressources for any problem you have in your life, refer you to any sort of physician, all this FREE (thanks to our health system ) and confidentially (if your over 14). They can even help you find some place to go if you're homeless for any reason. It is the most interesting place to go if you need help.
Stonewall Scotland
phone advice/helpline for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals....
0141 204 0746
www.stonewall.org.uk
Breathing Space Scotland
We are a free, confidential, phone service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.
https://breathingspace.scot/
BODYPOSITIVE
14 Greek Street, London W1V 5LE
Tel: 020 7287 8010
BodyPositive is a charity providing advice and information on HIV and AIDS related issues, including support and counselling services.
They also run PositiveLine, a helpline staffed entirely by HIV positive men and women 0800 616 212 7pm-10pm Sun-Fri and 4pm-7pm Sat.
GAY MEN'S SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC
Rainbow Clinic, 1st Floor Reception, Caldecot Centre, 15-22 Caldecot Road, Camberwell, SE5 9RS
Tel: 020 7346 3448
This is a service run by King's College Hospital every Wednesday 4pm to 6pm on an appointment-only basis. Please ring the above telephone number for further details and ask for the "Rainbow Clinic". The clinic provides a space for gay men to receive treatment for and advice about all sexual health matters, including HIV.
THE GLOBE CENTRE
159 Mile End Road, London, E1 4AQ
Tel: 020 7791 2855.
The Globe Centre is a Day Care Centre for people affected by HIV/AIDS offering a wide range of services from purpose designed premises. The new building includes a café, a large meeting/function hall, training rooms and therapy rooms, as well as a gymnasium and a Hydrotherapy pool. There is fully disabled access to all levels with disabled toilet and shower facilities and off road parking for service users. The services are accessed via the Day Care team who will carry out a full assessment to determine the needs of each individual.
NATIONAL AIDS TRUST (NAT)
New City Cloisters, 188/196 Old Street, London, England, EC1V 9FR
Tel: 020 7814 6767
Email: info@nat.org.uk
Website: www.nat.org.uk
NAT is the UK's leading AIDS advocacy organisation. It aims to promote a wider understanding of HIV and AIDS; develop and support efforts to prevent the spread of HIV; and improve the quality of life of people affected by HIV and AIDS.
[bTHE POSITIVE PLACE[/b]
52 Deptford Broadway, SE8 4PH
Tel: 020 8694 9988
Minicom: 020 8694 2230
Email: posplace@charity.vfree.com
The Positive Place offers complementary therapies, social activities,
support, information and advice to anyone affected by HIV or AIDS. The project also provides opportunities for volunteering.
TERRENCE HIGGINS TRUST LIGHTHOUSE
152 Grays Inn Road, WC1X 8JU
Tel: 020 7831 0330 (general enquiries)
Tel: 020 7242 1010 (helpline) 12 - 10pm
Tel: 020 7405 2381 (legal advice line)
Tel: 0800 567 123 (National Aids Helpline)
Email: info@tht.org.uk
Website: www.tht.org.uk
Europe's leading HIV / AIDS charity offer health promotion information, as well as providing counselling, advice and information for all people affected by HIV or AIDS.
THE SAMARITANS
Tel: 116 123 - This number can be called, free of charge, from any phone, 24hrs per day in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
THE GENDER TRUST
PO Box 3192, Brighton, BN1 3WR
Tel: 07000 790347 (information line)
Email: gentrust@mistral.co.uk
Website: home.freeuk.net/gentrust
The only UK charity that specifically helps adults who are Transsexual, Gender dysmorphic or transgenderist, and their families and partners.
LESBIAN AND GAY EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (LAGER)
Unit 1G, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, N1 3QP
Tel: 020 7704 8066 (for lesbians) 12pm - 4pm
Tel: 020 7704 6066 (for gay men) 12pm - 4pm
Email: lager@dircon.co.uk
Website: www.lager.dircon.co.uk
This is a multi-cultural project fighting the many forms of discrimination experienced by lesbians and gay men at work and in unemployment. The project provides support and advice to many groups, produces information and newsletters and undertakes training and consultancy work. Please ring for further details.
Meningitis Trust
http://www.meningitis-trust.org
Queer Youth
For Teens looking for advice and where they can meet other gay people
http://www.queeryouth.org.uk/
Prostate Cancer Awareness
http://www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/
Self Harm Alliance
http://www.selfharmalliance.org
Young People and Self Harm
http://www.selfharm.org.uk
Newly added:
NHS COVID-19 (UK):
https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19
CDC COVID-19 (USA):
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Informationen zum Coronavirus (DEU)
https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium...virus.html
Hulplijnen mentale ondersteuning COVID-19 (NLD)
https://www.rivm.nl/ivccorona/hulplijnen...ersteuning
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