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Somerset and Wessex Eating Disorders Association (SWEDA)
We’re a registered charity based in Street, Somerset and offer help and support (via a range of services) to those affected by eating disorders in Somerset and the surrounding counties.
South Somerset District Council
For local information relating to living and working in South Somerset.
South Somerset Voluntary & Community Action (SSVCA)
Exists to provide services, support and advice to the voluntary sector and to people who are in need within South Somerset and the surrounding area.
Advocacy in Somerset
Support for young people receiving support for mental health or drug and alcohol problems.
National signpost information
Age UK
Is the UK’s largest charity working with and for older people.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alcohol Addiction Support Support
Alcohol misuse and abuse are widespread issues affecting millions of Americans of all ages and backgrounds. Our team of journalists, researchers, doctors, and medical professionals has created a fact-based resource center on alcohol addiction and treatment. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
https://www.addictiongroup.org/alcohol/addiction/types-of-alcoholics/ and
The Citizens Advice service
Helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
Mind
Is the leading mental health organisation in England and Wales, providing a unique range of services through its local associations, to enable people with experience of mental distress to have a better quality of life.
Rethink
Is the leading national mental health membership charity, works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.
Samaritans
Provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
YoungMinds
Is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people and empowering their parents and carers.
Counselling Directory
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Improving health, work and well-being
www.dwp.gov.uk/health-work-and-well-being
“Taking care of Business” (employers guide to mentally healthy workplaces)

Mindline Trans +
0300 330 5468
Mindline Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service for people who identify as Trans, A Gender, Gender Fluid, Non-binary. Find out more

Mindline
0800 138 1692
or 01823 276 892
Our Mindline Emotional support and mental health helpline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Find out more

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Available every day from 8-11pm.