links
Information and guidance
www.shelter.org.uk This is the national campaigning charity for homelessness and housing. It is an information resource for housing advisors. It can give advice and guidance on housing rights, homelessness and benefits. 0844 515 1700 (Lincoln)
www.crisis.org.uk Crisis is a national charity that fights homelessness, It motivates homeless people to transform their lives. 0870 011 3335
www.homeless.org.uk This site is created by Homeless Link the company provides information for homeless people, individuals at risk of becoming homeless and friends and family members of individuals who are homeless. 020 7960 3010
www. homelesspages.org.uk This site is a guide for information, publications and training courses about homelessness in the UK.
www.homelessuk.org This site has information on over 8000 services that can help homeless people.
www.nacro.org.uk Nacro is an independent voluntary organisation working towards the prevention of crime. 020 7582 6500
www.ymca.org.uk helping young people by encouragment, support and challenge. 01522 888 200 (Lincoln only)
www.missingpeople.org.uk the uk's only missing persons charity. 0500 700 700
www.oswaldstoll.org.uk providing housing and services for ex service men and women and helping them to live independantly. 020 73 85 2110
Government help
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk This site provides help and advice on finding jobs and/or financial support.
www.lincoln.gov.uk City of Lincoln Council - official site. (Click on Housing for information on homelessness)
www.citizensadvice.org.uk The Citizens Advice Bureau can provide information and services.
www.advicenow.org.uk Search all you questions on advice now to help make sence of the law and all your personal rights.
www.nhs.uk National health service website can offer assistance with all the health information you require. 0845 4647
www.lpt.nhs.uk Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust provides specialist mental health and social care services for people in Lincolnshire. 01522 5133 55
www.mentalhealth.com Improving understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world.
www.dh.gov.uk Department of Health, providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications.
www.linkingvoices.org.uk Linking Voices Lincolnshire community support site. The aim of this site is to provide you with news about mental health issues, and to offer a broad range of information about events and opportunities, as well as services, activities, and support available within Lincolnshire.
www.mentalhealth.org Mental Health Foundation. Leading UK charity working in mental health and learning disabilities.
www.nelmh.org National Electronic Library for Mental Health (NeLMH) Answer your mental health questions
www.niaaa.nih.gov National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a national effort to reduce alcohol-related problems
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk this is the foundation for people with a learning disability using research and projects to promote the rights of people with learning disabilities and their families.
Confidential/anonymous support
www.samaritans.org.uk Confidential emotional support any time you need it. 08457 909090
www.victimsupport.org.uk Victim support is an independent charity that works to help people cope with the effects of crime. 0845 30 30 900
www.womensaid.org.uk This site supports abused women and children. It is the national domestic violence charity in England. 0808 2000 247
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk This site can be used for help and information. 0845 769 7555
www.ukna.org The official UK website for the international organisation, Narcotics anonymous which is run by recovering addicts. 0845 37 333 66
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk Do something about your gambling problem and help others do the same. 020 7384 3040
www.talktofrank.com National drugs helpline offering confidential help and support to anyone concerned about drugs. you can also 0800 77 66 00
www.childline.org.uk Is a free 24 hour help line for children and young people for help, advice or just to talk call: 0800 1111
www.rapecrisis.org.uk providing basic information for friends. family and sorvivors of sexual violence.
www.rethink.org helping people with people who suffer with severe mental illness. 0845 456 0455 or for Local tell: Lincoln (01522) 526173
www.sane.org.uk Improving the lives of people suffering with the effects of mental health. 0845 767 8000
www.depressionalliance.org Depression Alliance a UK charity for people affected by depression.
www.alcoholconcern.org.uk Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse.
MISC LINKS
www.sillsonline.co.uk Sills and Betteridge Solicitors
www.wwv.org.uk Worldwide Volunteering website with information for volunteering throughout the world.