USEFUL CONTACTS

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UNITED KINGDOM
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AUTISM SUPPORT
Parent to parent and professional support for all people on the Autistic Spectrum and their familirs.
Tel.079 00 6539 01

AGE CONCERN
The largest U.K. organization working with and for older people.
Tel.0208 8765 7200

ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS
Provides support for those with drink problems.
Tel.01904 64 40 26

BRITISH COUNCIL OF DISABLED PEOPLE
Supplies information,advocacy and advice for disabled people and their families.
Tel.01 3332 29 55 51

CARERS
Supports families,partners and friends who are carers.
Tel.0208 7490 8818

CHILDLINE
A free national helpline for children and young people.
Tel.0800 11 11

FARM CRISIS NETWORK
A voluntary group providing advice to farming families.
Tel.07002 326 326

KIDSCAPE
A registered charity working towards keeping children safe from harm or abuse.
Tel.08451 205 204

LONDON LESBIAN AND GAY SWICHBOARD
A voluntary organization with
24 hour information and support for lesbians and gays throughout the U.K.
Tel.0208 7837 7324

MIND
Assists anyone has experienced mental distress to achieve better life.
Tel.0845 766 0163

NATIONAL AIDS HELPLINE
Information and advice for anyone concerned about
HIV or AIDS.
Tel.0800 567 123

NATIONAL DRUGS HELPLINE
A helpline for anyone concerned about drug misuse.
Tel.0800 77 66 00

PARENTLINE
A U.K. charity offering support to anyone parenting a child including parents,foster parents,relatives and friends.
Tel.0808 800 22 22

THE SAMARITANS
Provides 24 hour confidential support to any person with suicidal thoughts.
Tel.08457 90 90 90

UNITED STATES
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AL-ANON
Provides information about Al-Anon/Alteen and referrals for local meetings.
Tel.1 800 344 266
8a.m.-6p.m. EST,Monday-Friday

THE ALCOHOLIC HOTLINE
24-hour hotline provides help and referral for people touched by alcohol and drug abuse.
Tel.1 800 ALCOHOL

CHILD HELP
Child abuse hotline for victims,offenders and parents.
Tel.1 800 422 4453

NATIONAL AIDS CLEARINGHOUSE
24-hour hotline,provides information about AIDS,testing facilities and medication used.
Tel.1 800 458 5231

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLANCE ASSOCIATION
Tel.1 800 799 SAFE

NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Provides information on mental health,referrals and directory of mental health services.
Monday-Friday,9a.m.-5p.m EST
Tel.1 800 969 6642

CANADA
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AIDS/SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES INFO:
Tel.1 800 772 2437

AL-ANON: Tel.1 800 443 4525

KID'S HELP PHONE: Tel.1 800 668 6868

CHILD abuse hotline: Tel.1 800 387 KIDS(5437)

DISTRESS & SUICIDE LINE: Tel.1 800 232 7288
(North Alberta only)

GAMBLING HELPLINE: Tel.1 800 665 9676

AUSTRALIA
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ADVOCATE FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE:
Tel.1 300 657 800

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES: Tel.1 800 688 009

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICE: Tel.1 800 656 463

HELPLINE ONLINE:Mental ilness and referral
Tel.1 800 817 569

SANE HELP LINE: Tel.1 800 18 7263