Useful contacts
There are many other places where you may be able to find the information you need and the links below may help.
Age Connects Wales 0845 305 4134
Action on Hearing Loss, Wales 0808 808 0123
Alzheimer’s Society, Conwy 01492 546881
Alzheimer’s Society, Denbighshire 01745 343026
British Red Cross 01745 828330
Conwy Social Services 01492 576333
Conwy SPoA (Single Point of Access) 0300 456 1111
Conwy Citizens Advice Bureau 0844 477 2020
Care and Repair, Conwy 01492 545500
Care and Repair, Denbighshire 0300 800 4484
Contact The Elderly 01766 522136
Dept for Work and Pensions 0800 731 7898
Bereavement Team 0845 606 0265
Denbighshire Social Services 01745 706101
Denbighshire SPoA (Single Point of Access) 0300 456 1000
Denbighshire Talking Points 07733 111392
Denbighshire Citizens Advice Bureau 01745 814336
Emergency Services 999
Non-Emergency Helpline 111
Parkinson’s UK 0844 225 3719 http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/
The Silver Line 0800 470 8090
Sarcoma – Information for Leiomyosarcoma Families http://www.leiomyosarcoma.org/
Shelter Cymru 01745 361444
North East Wales Carers Information Service 01745 331181
Vale of Clwyd MIND 01745 336787
Aberconwy MIND 01492 879907
Victim Support 0845 612 1900
Women’s Aid 0808 801 0800
Web links
CALL Helpline – Community Advice & Listening Line – Mental Health Helpline for Wales
Independent Age – Advice & Support for Older Age
Money Saving Expert – Are you getting the best deal?
Travel Line Cymru – Journey planning
Royal Voluntary Service (formally WRVS)
Self Help Websites
Anxiety & Depression:
www.getselfhelp.co.uk Range of useful info on aspects of self help.
www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/ A range of workbooks and links on a number of
Subjects including assertiveness, worry, self-esteem, depression, bipolar disorder, social anxiety and eating disorders.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk Includes 15 downloadable podcasts on relaxation mindfulness and sleep.
Serenity www.serene.me.uk Access to info and help in form of Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Useful for Stress & Anxiety
www.glasgowsteps.com Scottish government sponsored website providing information on a range of psychological conditions and stress.
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au Free computerised CBT programme for anxiety and depression.
www.ntw.nhs.uk/pic/ Northumberland Tyne and Wear Hospital patient information leaflets resource on a wide range of emotional issues.
www.beatingtheblues.co.uk Computerised CBT interactive self help programme for anxiety and depression.
www.livinglifetothefull.com Free interactive CBT programme for anxiety and depression.
www.fearfighter.com Panic and phobia treatment.
www.thebigwhitewall.com A community of support for ages over 16.
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk Self help resources on line anger assertiveness anxiety stress chronic pain depression sleep problems addictions carers support etc
www.journeysonline.org.uk/ Supporting you through depression
Other Emotional Health Info online:
www.anxietyuk.org.uk/ Anxiety Support
www.workingtogetherforrecovery.co.uk/index.htm
Depression Support
Depression Alliance 0845 123 2320 www.depressionalliance.org
Stress Anxiety & Depression www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/improve-mental-wellbeing.aspx
Support on a range of conditions www.patient.co.uk/selfhelp.asp
Royal College of Psychiatrists – http://rcpsych.ac.uk/ Mental Health Info
Royal College of Psychiatrists – http://rcpsych.ac.uk/ Mental Health Info
www.connectingwithpeople.org/ NHS Workplace Wellness
Health for Health Professionals in Wales – http://hhpwales.co.uk/
Mindfulness and Relaxation
Free guided meditations – http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22
Stress Management www.mindtools.com/stress/RelaxationTechniques/IntroPage.htm
Free wellbeing podcasts – www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/podcasts/
Sleep
www.howdidyousleep.org includes downloadable relaxation/imagery podcast.
www.nhs.uk/livewell/insomnia sleeplessness info
www.sleepio.com Online programme to help sleep improve
Other Support; Helplines and websites – Local /National.
Emotional Health:
Local Support:
Parabl Access to Counselling Computerised CBT and groups- self refer.
www.parabl.org.uk 0300 777 2257
Unllais www.unllais.co.uk
Info and support within each county on local mental health support available.
Abuse:
Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASA)
Caernarfon: 01286 669 266
Stepping Stones
(Rape & Abuse counselling for adults) Wrexham 01978 352717
Respect Phone line 0845 122 8609
Womens Aid
Umbrella organisation with info on local Women’s Aid centres refuge Freedom Programme for women etc.
Wales Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 8010 800 www.allwaleshelpline.org.uk
Victim Support www.victimsupport.org.uk 0845 30 30 900
