Useful contacts

Support for mothers suffering from post-natal illness.

Providing 1:1 counselling for people experiencing problems with their own gambling or that of a family member.

We are local, national and international, and together, we’re providing crucial support for older people.

Confidential information and support for families and friends of drug and alcohol users.

The national charity for women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis.

Creating opportunities for social relationships and experiences for adults with learning disabilities.

Services include day centres for people with dementia, respite relief and a luncheon club.

Working to ensure people with learning disabilities are valued equally, participate fully in their communities and are treated with dignity and respect.

We work together with the people of Gloucestershire to bring the county closer together, exploding myths about disability and mental health.

Support, advice and information for children, young people and adults when someone dies.

Providing vital respite breaks to unpaid Carers and individuals with care needs.

Help, support and advice for young people (16-25) and their families.

Counselling Directory aims to be the leading service for providing counselling advice and information – connecting those in distress with the largest support network in the UK.

An online register of accredited counsellors.

Free, independent and confidential advice on issues including consumer problems, debt, personal and family affairs, housing and welfare benefits.

Free, independent and confidential advice on issues including consumer problems, debt, personal and family affairs, housing and welfare benefits.

Expert advice, information and support for carers.

Information and support for carers.

Helping people with Down’s syndrome to live full and rewarding lives.

Government information about services, carers’ rights, benefits advice and respite care.

Providing help and support in all aspects of family life.

Works to improve the quality of life for people who face complex challenges in society.

Support for young people aged eight to 25 whose lives are affected by caring for a family member.

We provide a person-centred approach to Carers who register or are referred to us.

Online guide to services, organisations and activities for children and young people, parents and carers.

Provides face-to-face and over the phone support to those with gambling problems.

The consumer champion for health and social care in England.

Gloucestershire based help and support for people affected by brain injury.

MindOut online support

Information on postnatal depression and perinatal mental health.

Information, advice and support for people with mental illness and their carers.

The leading voice of learning disability.

If you’re worried about an urgent medical concern, call 111 and speak to a fully trained adviser. For less urgent health needs, contact your GP or local pharmacist.

Next Steps is a website from the Dementia Change Action Network.
It is for anyone waiting for a memory assessment appointment as well as carers, family members and organisations who support them.

An organisation working to enable people at risk of exclusion to live the life they choose.

Information and advice on how to support someone who needs help managing their financial affairs

Support and information for those living with OCD.

Free and confidential advice, support and liaison for people using NHS services including help in resolving individual concerns.

Pre and Postnatal depression advice and support.

Charity campaigning for the rights of people with mental health problems and their carers.

Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services and help signpost you to the most effective treatments.

Supporting adults who have been bereaved by suicide.

The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being or thoughts of suicide. Our lines are open every day from 6 pm until midnight, offering a safe haven for anyone who needs someone to talk to.

Information on all aspects of mental illness.

Information about mental health in pregnancy.

We are now Let’s Talk Well

Counselling, Support and Care for Young People and Families

The Samaritans are available 24 hours a day to anyone who needs to talk.

Support after the death of a child of any age.

The the only charity for people with severe learning disabilities who display behaviour described as challenging.

Counselling, Support and Care for Young People and Families

Worried about your own or someone else’s alcohol or drug use?

We provide free and confidential advice, care and support for people in Gloucestershire aged 18+.

A a charity for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died.

Your Circle is a website run by Gloucestershire County Council with information, advice and support to help you, or someone you look after, stay independent, safe and well.

Information on mental health of young children and young people, including young carers.  Confidential support for anyone worried about the emotional problems or behaviour of a child or young person.