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Emergency helplines - part 2

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NHS Direct

Home life can be stressful enough without an illness or accident putting a spanner in the works. Health advice is available from qualified nurses 24 hours a day through their helpline or on their website
Helpline: 0845 4647
Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

No panic

No panic is a support group, which gives expert advice and treatment options to people who suffer from panic, attacks, anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders. They also offer guidance to friends and family of sufferers.
Helpline: 0808 808 0545
Web: www.nopanic.org.uk

Parentline Plus

Parentline Plus is a charity that helps parents with family problems and gives advice on any family difficulties, be it parenting problems, divorce or money worries. You can speak in confidence to one of their experts on the 24- hour helpline, or join in web-chats with other parents.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Web: www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Samaritans

If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans have people on hand 24 hours a day to offer confidential emotional support. They specialise in helping people who are having feelings of distress and despair, including those which could lead to suicide. You can contact them by phone, email, by post or face to face.
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90
Web: www.samaritans.org

Saneline

If you're feeling stressed, anxious or lonely you may need help from people who understand what you're going through. SANE is one of the UK's leading charities for people affected by mental health issues - it helps not just sufferers but friends and family too.
Helpline: 0845 767 8000
Web: www.sane.org.uk

Shelter

If you have housing problems or find yourself homeless then the charity, Shelter can give you free housing advice and support. The number is free and is open 7 days a week from 8am to midnight. They can also put you in touch with other charities that might be able to help with any other problems you have.
Helpline: 0808 800 4444
Web: www.shelter.org.uk

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