Alcoholics Anonymous
24hr Service.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk | | 0845 769 7555 |
Al-Anon Family Groups
For families & friends of problem drinkers. | 0207 403 0888 | |
Anti-Bullying Campaign
Information, counselling & understanding for bullied children & their families | 0207 378 1446 | |
ASTRA Project
Alternative Solutions to Running Away.
www.astraproject.org.uk | 01452 541599 | 0800 389 4992 |
British Pregnancy Advisory Services
Information about unplanned pregnancy & the choices available
www.bpas.org.uk | Actionline
08457 304 030 | |
Childline (Freephone)
24hr Helpline
www.childline.org.uk | 0800 1111 | |
Contraception & Pregnancy
Free, confidential advice for men & women of any age, available at any family planning clinic.
Free condoms available.
You have 3 days in which to act to try to prevent pregnancy, emergency contraception is available from any GP who provides contraception services for from any Family Planning Clinic.
www.fpa.org.uk | Cheltenham
01242 272374
Gloucester
01452 394201 | FPA UK
Mon - Fri
9am - 7pm
0845 310 1334 |
Eating Disorders Project
Advice line providing help, support and advice. Mon - Thurs 9am - 4pm.
www.edglos.org.uk | 01452 891206 | |
Families Anonymous
Self-help groups around the country for families & friends of those with drug-related problems. Mon - Fri 1pm - 5pm.
www.famanon.org.uk | 0845 1200 660 | |
Gay & Lesbian 'Friend' Helpline
Provides support, information and befriending for gay, lesbian or bisexual people, or anyone uncertain of their sexuality. Mon - Fri 7.30pm - 10pm. | 01452 306800 | |
GDAS (Gloucestershire Drug & Alcohol Service)
Countywide service offering drugs & alcohol advice. | Cheltenham
01242 584881
Gloucester
01452 381166 (Drugs)
Gloucester
01452 385757 (Alcohol)
Cinderford
01594 825656
Stroud
01453 755711 | |
Get Connected
Freephone number providing, support for young people on any issue.
1pm - 11pm daily.
www.getconnected.org.uk | 0808 808 499 | |
Gloucestershire Youth & Community Services
Support, guidance & activity programmes for young people aged 14 - 25yrs. | 01452 426391 | |
Gloucestershire Grapevine
Confidential, practical help & support for young people aged 14 - 25yrs.
www.glosgrapevine.co.uk | Cheltenham
01242 255888
Gloucester
01452 500080 | |
Gloucestershire AIDS Trust
Support and advice for AIDS related issues.
www.glosaidstrust.org | 01242 221800 | |
HIV/AIDS
Confidential counselling & support service offering pre & post test counselling.
www.nat.org.uk | Cheltenham
01242 224666
Gloucester
01452 308328 | National Aids Helpline
24hrs, everyday
0800 567 123 |
Kidscape (& parent helpline)
www.kidscape.org.uk | | 08451 205 204
9am-4pm (Mon - Fri) |
NSPCC Child Protection Line
A 24hr confidential helpline.
www.nspcc.org.uk
| 0800 800 500 | |
Parents Against Drug Abuse (PADA)
www.pada.org.uk | 08457 023 867 | |
Parentline Plus
Advice for anyone parenting a child.
www.parentlineplus.org.uk | 01453 768160 | 0808 800 2222 |
Rape Crisis
Free, confidential counselling & support for survivors of rape, sexual abuse and their families.
www.rapecrisis.co.uk | 01452 526770 | |
Release
Confidential helpline offering advice on drug use & legal issues, operating 10.00am - 5.30pm.
www.release.org.uk | 0845 4500 215 | |
Samaritans
24hr confidential helpline available everyday.
www.samaritans.org.uk | Cheltenham
01242 515777
Gloucester
01452 306333
Stroud
01453 762084
Forest of Dean
01594 833717 | 08457 909 090 |
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's)
Visit any Genito-Unitary Medicine (GUM) clinic for free, confidential advice, counselling, testing & treatment. | Cheltenham
01242 274279
Gloucester
01452 394464 | NHS Direct
0845 4647 |
Sexwise
Confidential helpline for teenagers regarding relationships, contraception and sex. Daily 7am - midnight.
www.ruthinking.co.uk | 0800 282 930 | |
Share
Free confidential counselling service for young people aged 14 - 25yrs.
Mon - Thurs 10am - 1.30pm. Answer-machine other times. | 01452 500300 | |
The National Drugs Helpline
Offers free & confidential advice about drugs all day, everyday & can refer you onto local drugs services.
www.ndh.org.uk | 0800 77 66 00 | |
Victim Supportline
Advice & support for victims of crime & violence.
www.victimsupport.com | Cheltenham
01242 577476
Cotswold
01285 658 350
Forest of Dean
01594 810190
Gloucester
01452 506450
South Gloucestershire
01454 228858
Stroud
01453 751488
Tewkesbury
01684 850448
| 0845 303 0900
National helpline opening hours
9am - 9pm Mon-Fri
9am - 7pm w-ends
9am - 5pm bank holidays |