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Links for your health and wellbeing

Here are some of the organisations and information sources available for a variety of mental health and wellbeing topics. If you are unable to find the information you need please feel free to contact us using the contact form.

Advocacy and mediation

Ace Anglia - An independent Suffolk based advocacy service for anyone who requires it
Suffolk Family Carers - Support and advice for unpaid family carers in Suffolk
Suffolk User Forum - Operating through the east and west of Suffolk helping to shape the mental health services
Voiceability Total Voice Suffolk - Mental health advocacy service, including IMHA and IMCA services

Alcohol and drug dependency

Al-anon - National organisation with local groups offering support for family members affected by alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous - National organisation providing information and support groups for those recovering from alcoholism
Alcoholics Anonymous in Suffolk - Local support groups and information for those recovering from alcoholism
Drinkaware - Hints and tips on managing alcohol intake and fact sheets
Focus 12 - Drug and alcohol rehabilitation charity based in Bury St Edmunds
Healthy Suffolk: Drugs and alcohol - Information and contact numbers for services across Suffolk
Mental Health Foundation: Alcohol and mental health - Fact sheet from national charity on the effects of drinking on your mental wellbeing
Mental Health Foundation: Substance abuse - Fact sheet on how substance misuse has a negative impact on your mental and physical wellbeing

Anger management

MIND (National) - Downloadable fact sheet from Mind on how to deal with anger
NHS Choices - Online video and hints and tips on how to on how to deal with anger

Anxiety

NHS Choices - Why do you feel anxious and panicky? Video and information to help
Rethink - What are anxiety disorders and how can they be treated
Mind (National) - Downloadable fact sheet on anxiety and panic attacks

Ask for help

NHS Choices - Your GP contact details and local NHS services can be found here
Norfolk and Suffolk Wellbeing service
Samaritans - There for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Suffolk Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Hub Service - A multi-agency team offering a central point of contact for parents, carers, and professionals to make a referral or get advice if they are concerned about the wellbeing and mental health of a child or young person in East or West Suffolk.
Point 1 - A multi-agency team offering a central point of contact for parents, carers, and professionals to make a referral or get advice if they are concerned about the wellbeing and mental health of a child or young person in Waveney or Norfolk.

Bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care - Offering support you need after losing someone you care about
Winston's Wish - Support for those who are caring for bereaved children
Age UK - Practical support and advice on bereavement
Hope After Suicide Loss (HOPE) - National helpline and groups in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft and Norfolk

Bipolar disorder

Care Act

Consultation

Counselling and online therapy

Dementia

Alzheimer's Society - What is dementia?

Depression

Employment

Job Centre Plus - How to contact your local JobCentre and benefits information
Realise Futures - Employment advisor details, with help from job searching to employment skills
Shaw Trust - Specialist help and support to find work
Papworth - Can help you find the job that’s right for you
Ultimate Guide to Building a CV - Step by step guide to writing a CV
How to Write a Resume - Includes checklist for CV essentials

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Society - National charity with practical information on the condition, helpline and medical ID cards/jewellery
NHS Choices - Further information on epilepsy and medication
Epilepsy Action Support Group - Support group for Suffolk

Hallucinations and voice hearing

Hearing voices network - An organisation committed to help people who hear voices
NHS Choices - Advice on hearing voices and hallucinations

Gambling

NHS Choices - Advice and tips for those struggling with problem gambling and worried relatives/friends
Breakeven - Free counselling and support for anyone affected by problem gambling

Local organisations' websites

Avenues East - Helping people with disabilities live fuller lives
British Red Cross Support at Home Service - Helping people stay at home after a short stay in hospital
Community Action Suffolk - Helping voluntary organisations across Suffolk
Inside Out Arts - Locally based organisation that helps recovery through art and full details on workshops and contacts
OneLife Suffolk - Valuable practical advice, guidance and courses to improve your physical wellbeing
Lofty Heights - Loft clearing and decluttering service in Suffolk to improve wellbeing
Mavam - Community support, decluttering services and much more
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust - Find out about inpatient and community services
The Phoenix Project Club - Supportive group that meets in Ipswich with details on how to get in touch
SENDIASS leaflets and resources - Leaflets and guides for children, young people and their parents about Special Educational Needs (SEN) from Suffolk County Council
Suffolk Care Services Directory - an independent directory of information on social care in Suffolk, including an introduction to what care services are on offer locally as well as information on paying for care, staying independent, and lists of care providers in the county.
Suffolk Infolink - Community based database from Suffolk County Council
Suffolk Mind - Website for mental health charity with opportunities to improve mental wellbeing in Suffolk

Medication

NSFT pharmacy - When should I stop taking my meds? Find out about medication with downloadable information
Electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) - Find out about medication

Miscarriage and postnatal

NHS Choices - Support and advice on the emotional impact of miscarriage
Child Bereavement UK - National charity that supports families through loss of a child including miscarriage .
NHS Choices - Information on how postnatal depression can affect you

Money & debt

Citizens' Advice Bureau - Advice for your day to day civic matters and find your local branch
Money Advice Service - Free impartial money advice
Gov.uk - A to Z of benefit entitlements
Ipswich Housing Association Group - Housing and money advice

National organisations

Mental Health Foundation - Hundreds of free downloadable resources and fact sheets
Mind - Advice and guidance from national charity with up to date campaign news and facts about living with mental ill health
Rethink - Information and guidance, local support groups and telephone support both locally and nationally
Samaritans - Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Saneline - National campaigning charity, phone helpline (available 1800-2300), information and guidance

Parents and carers

Parents and Carers Together (PACT) - Support for parents and carers of children and young people with mental health issues of any kind. See also: PACT Facebook page; PACT Twitter feed
Suffolk Family Carers - support for family carers of all ages
Suffolk Parent Carer Network (SPCN) - support and a voice for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities.

Personality disorder

Psychosis

NHS Choices - Defines the main symptoms of psychosis
Rethink - Symptoms, related conditions, and possible causes and treatments for psychosis

Schizophrenia

Self-harm

Harmless - A user led support service for people who self-harm and for those affected by self-harm
Mind - Downloadable information on what self harm is
Sane - Free download for people who self-harm or if you are concerned about someone that does

Sexual health

Terrence Higgins Trust - Sexual health information, advice and support services including rapid HIV testing and long term condition management

Stress

Suicide prevention and family support

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - Telephone number and access to mental health services to direct you to the support you need
Samaritans - If something's troubling you, then get in touch. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Mental Health Foundation - Information and guidance regarding suicide prevention
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) - Offering support to men in the UK, of any age, who are down or in crisis via a helpline and website
Hope After Suicide Loss - National helpline and local groups in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft and Norfolk that provide support for those affected by suicide
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (PDF) - Local suicide prevention strategy on providing care and support
Suffolk Lives Matter - 24/7 free and anonymous chat or email as well as information on Suffolk's Suicide Prevention Strategy

Victim support

Norfolk & Suffolk Victim Care - support for victims and witnesses of crime

Young people

Suffolk Children and Young People's Emotional Wellbeing Hub - Provides information, advice, and guidance if you are a young person who needs emotional wellbeing support. If you are a parent concerned about the emotional wellbeing and mental health of a child or young person aged 0-25 years, please use the Emotional Wellbeing Gateway.
4YP (Suffolk Young People's Health Project) - Provides and coordinates support to improve the social, emotional and physical health of young people in Suffolk (aged 12-25). Confidential online chat available with a 4YP expert also available.
ChatHealth - People aged 11-19 can text their school nurse on 07507333356 for an appointment or advice on many health issues including sexual health, emotional wellbeing, bullying and self-harm
The Source - Offers young people in Suffolk information, advice and support on health, work, training, relationships and more.
Healthwatch - Latest information report on Children and Young people’s mental health in Suffolk and extensive list of organisations for support and information
The Mix - Support service for young people. Visit the site for information and advice or have a confidential chat over the phone or online.

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