Helplines

Alcohol

Al-Anon Family Groups
For families and friends of problem drinkers
T. 020 7403 0888

Alcoholics Anonymous
T. 98457 697 555

Drinkline
Advice on sensible drinking and alcohol abuse
T. 0800 917 8282

Animal Welfare

RSPCA
24-hour national cruelty and advice line
T. 0870 55 55 999

PDSA PetAid Hospital
The Freda Powell Centre
Pet care for people unable to afford private vet fees
T. 020 8311 6695

Bereavement

The Compassionate Friends
Supporting bereaved parents and their immediate families
T. 08451 232304

Cruse Bereavement Care
T. 0870 167 1677

Children & Young People

Thamesmead FSU
A range of services supporting children and the whole family
T. 020 8310 6570
E. fsuthamesmead@fsu.org.uk

Bexley Social Services
For families living in Thamesmead East Ward
T. 020 8310 0566

Greenwich Social ServicesFamilies living in The Moorings ward
T. 020 8854 8888

Childline
Childline is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can call to talk about any problem and the Childline counsellors are always there to help you sort it out. All calls are confidential.
T. 0800 1111 (24 hours)

NSPCC Child Protection Helpline
Free 24-hour helpline with advice, information and counselling to anyone concerned about a child at risk of abuse
T. 0808 800 5000

Asian Child Protection Line
Mon-Fri 11:00am-7:00pm
T. 0800 096 7719

Disability

Bexley Association of Disabled People
T. 01322 350988

Greenwich Association of Disabled People
T. 020 8858 9307

Bexley SNAP
Support for families of disabled children and young people in Bexley
T. 020 8311 6777

Dial-a-Ride
Transport Service for people with disabilities
T. 020 7241 7456 or 020 7241 7460

DIAL UK
Disability Information & Advice Line
T. 01302 310123

Disabled Living Foundation Helpline
Daily living equipment for older and disabled people
T. 0845 130 9177

Drugs

ReleaseDrugs and legal advice for users, families and friends
T. 0845 450 0215

Re-Solv
Information and support on solvent and volatile substance abuse issues
T. 0808 800 2345

Talk to Frank
Information about drugs for people who use them, their friends, families and colleagues
T. 0800 77 66 00
E. frank@talktofrank.com

Emotional Support

Marriage Care
For people experiencing difficulty in a close, personal relationship
T. 0845 660 6000

Relateline
Crisis relationship counselling service for adults
T. 0845 130 40 10

Samaritans
Confidential support to anyone in emotional distress
T. 08457 90 90 90 (24 Hours)
E. jo@samaritans.org

Equality

Fair UK
Forum Against Islamophobia and Racism is an independent charitable organization which aims to work towards establishing a safe, just and tolerant Britain.
T. 020 8992 6636
E. fair@fairuk.com

Muslim Safety Forum - Muslim Line
T. 020 8840 4840

Sikh Secretariat
Comprises representatives from Sikh Gurdwaras and other Sikh organisations.
E. info@sikh-secretariat.com

Hindu Forum of Britain
The largest umbrella body for British Hindus with over 230 formally affiliated member organisations from different regions and cultural backgrounds in Britain.
T. 020 8965 0671
M. 07973 668892

The Community Security Trust
For members of the Jewish community
T. 020 8457 9999

Family & Parents

Gingerbread Advice Line
Advice and information for lone parents
T. 0800 018 4318 (10:00 - 4:00 Mon-Fri)
E. advice@gingerbread.org.uk

One Parent Families
Information and advice on all issues affecting one-parent families
T. 0800 018 5026

Parentline Plus
Practical help and information for parenting
T. 0808 800 2222 (24 hours)
E. contact@parentlineplus.org.uk

Housing

Shelterline
Help with housing problems
T. 0808 800 4444

Money & Debt

Consumer Credit Counselling ServiceFree counselling and advice for people with debt problems
T. 0800 138 1111

National Debtline
Free confidential advice for people with debt problems
T. 0808 808 4000

Older People

Age Concern
Information Line
T. 0800 00 99 66

Elder Abuse Response
Support for anyone concerned about the abuse of older people
T. 0808 808 8141

SeniorLineFree welfare rights advice service for older people and their carers run by
Help the Aged.
T. 0808 800 6565

Violence & Crime

Crimestoppers
T. 0800 555 111

National Domestic Violence Helpline
Run in partnership with Women's Aid and Refuge. All calls are taken by women who are trained to offer support and information. Calls are taken in the strictest confidence. Interpreters are available.
T. 0808 2000 247 (24 hours)

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre
T. 08451 221 331

Victim Supportline
T. 0845 30 30 900