Web Directory

» After Adoption
   Post-adoption support services. Based in Manchester, England. Includes list of services for adults and children and contact details.
   http://www.afteradoption.org.uk/

» Ashiana - Asian Women's Refuge
   Sheffield based Organisation offering support and safe accommodation to Asian women and children fleeing violence and abuse in the home. Also provides help and support for those experiencing domestic violence outside the refuge. The service is run by Asia
   http://www.ashianahelp.org.uk/

» Bankers Benevolent Fund
   Charity supporting UK bank employees, past and present, and their dependants.
   http://www.bbfund.org.uk/

» Brightside Trust
   Funding project for the disadvantaged. Includes information about the project, news and grants available.
   http://www.thebrightsidetrust.org/

» Consumer Credit Counselling Service
   Free debt advice for families and individuals. Information about the organisation, and how they work. Includes news, useful links, and contact details (phone, mail, and e-mail).
   http://www.cccs.co.uk/

» Debt Forum
   Support board for people facing bankruptcy and other debt related problems.
   http://www.debtforum.org.uk

» FAS-UK
   A group of parents and professionals devoted to raising awareness about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and to help reduce the incidence of birth defects so caused. Information, and details of support network for affected families and carers.
   http://www.fasstar.com/UK/

» False Allegations Support Organisation
   A voluntary organisation dedicated to providing support to anyone affected by a false allegation of abuse.
   http://www.false-allegations.org.uk/

» FareShare
   Food supply organisation for the vulnerable and needy. An overview, local projects and joining details are included.
   http://www.fareshare.org.uk/

» FindSupport National Directory
   A directory of self-help and support groups. Browse by categories or search for the group nearest you. Also hosts discussion forums on a variety of topics.
   http://www.findsupport.co.uk/

» Fishermen's Mission
   Support for UK fishermen, their families and those connected with the sea. Includes work carried out, current news, the organisation's history and maritime links.
   http://www.fishermensmission.org.uk/

» GamCare
   Helpline, Counselling and information for anyone affected by gambling.
   http://www.gamcare.org.uk/

» Gamblers Anonymous UK
   Fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own gambling problem and to help others do the same. Includes details of regional helpline numbers.
   http://www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk/

» Luton Mediation
   Offers a free, independent service to help resolve neighbour disputes. Describes its services and includes a location map.
   http://www.users.ic24.net/~lutonmediation/

» Merchant Navy Welfare Board
   Coalition of charities promotes the provision of services to seafarers and their dependents in throughout the UK.
   http://www.mnwb.org/

» Missing People
   Help for the relatives of the missing, and information on people we're looking for.
   http://www.missingpeople.org.uk/

» Peoples Problems
   Discuss personal problems anonymously with other internet users. Includes links to self help resources, current news, book reviews and online polls.
   http://www.peoplesproblems.org

» Problem Pages.co.uk
   Online problem pages magazine.
   http://www.problempages.co.uk

» Refugees Online
   An online course in web production set up by the UNHCR. Its aim is to help refugee individuals and organisations communicate.
   http://www.refugees-online.org.uk

» Self Help Nottingham
   Resource for self help groups, their support agencies and health and social care professionals. Based in Nottingham but with a range of information and resources relevant to all self help groups.
   http://www.selfhelp.org.uk/

» Self Help UK
   Free searchable database of self help organisations and support groups.
   http://www.self-help.org.uk

» Shipwrecked Mariners' Society
   Provides financial help to merchant seafarers, fishermen and their dependents in need. Includes history, information about fund raising and its Annual Report.
   http://www.shipwreckedmariners.org.uk/

» Telephone Helplines Association
   Works with helplines to achieve the highest quality response to all those using telephone helplines. Includes an online version of the Telephone Helplines Directory.
   http://www.helplines.org.uk/

» The Samaritans
   Support to people who are suicidal or despairing. An English Language Email service is available to anyone needing emotional support, throughout the world.
   http://www.samaritans.org.uk/

» UK Divorce Recovery Workshop
   National charity which runs self-help groups for the separated or divorced throughout the UK. The site has details of local groups plus information on how to start a new group.
   http://www.drw.org.uk/

» Uticopa
   A UK social network site for anyone looking for advice and support on issues affecting their life, or for therapy and counselling services in their local area.
   http://www.uticopa.com

» White Ensign Association
   Advice site for serving and ex-serving Royal Navy personnel. Membership details, services, visits and contact information.
   http://www.whiteensign.co.uk/