Depression Alliance Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression.  This web site contains information about the symptoms of depression, treatments for depression, as well as Depression Alliance campaigns and local groups. 

DrugWise The mission of DrugWise follows very much in the tradition of DrugScope (its predecessor), which is to provide drug information which is topical, evidence-based and non-judgemental – and to promote this through media work, public speaking and lecturing. 

Help for Depression Help for Depression provides a very comprehensive explanation of the various approaches and treatments for depression as a critical starting point for individuals and/or their loved ones. 

Samaritans Samaritans is an organisation 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. 

Tel: 08457 90 90 90 (UK)

Tel: 1850 60 90 90 (Republic of Ireland)

For people who would rather write than talk on the phone, Samaritans also has an e-mail service: [email protected]

SANE SANE is one of the UK's leading charities concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.  SANELINE 0845 767 8000 is the national out of hours telephone helpline providing information and support for anyone affected by mental health problems, including families, carers and health care professionals and service users themselves.  Trained volunteers can offer callers a range of information and

emotional support, from facts about symptoms and treatments, the services available to them or reassurance during a time of crisis." 

George Anderson Grief Support ProgramsThe George Anderson Grief Support Programs offer those who seek answers about the Other Side and departed loved ones an incredible opportunity to gain from George's experiences, and witness first-hand the healing power of contact with the Hereafter.  George Anderson has been labelled "The world's greatest living medium".  For nearly thirty years, people all over the world have been astounded by the simple spirituality and amazing ability to bridge the void between the living and the dead that George Anderson possesses. 

GriefLink (Australia) The deep effect that a death may have on an individual is often underestimated.  GriefLink has been set up as a community resource on death-related grief, and is particularly for bereaved individuals and families, friends and carers of the bereaved, bereavement support groups, health and welfare professionals and educational institutions. 

Healing Hearts for Bereaved Parents HEALING HEARTS for Bereaved Parents is dedicated to providing grief support and services to parents who are suffering as the result of the loss of their child or children.  The volunteers at HEALING HEARTS are there to help.  They have known the pain that the death of a child brings.  They have struggled with and worked on their grief and finally have made peace with that sorrow. 

Their purpose is to offer understanding, suggestions for coping, support, friendship, and most of all hope to all bereaved parents.  Parents who have lost a child as a result of miscarriage or stillbirth are equally welcome as those who have lost children to illness, accident or violence. 

The Compassionate FriendsThe Compassionate Friends (TCF) is an organisation of bereaved parents and their families offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children.  We also offer support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.