Further information to help you
We appreciate at times you need more than just a friendly counsellor to support you, you also need the reassurance of trusted organisations. Listed below are a few links to trusted organisations and websites which we believe offer the same ethics and values as Active Listening Therapies.
Here are some useful contacts we believe in
We know that mental health doesn’t turn on and off in business hours. If you need urgent support, here are our recommendations.
Samaritans:
If you are having a crisis Samaritans are available on the telephone 24/7. Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom. You don’t have to book an appointment and you can talk about whatever you need to. You can call free on 116 123 or find them online by clicking the following link: www.samaritans.org
Mind:
Mind offers information and advice to people with mental health problems and lobbies government and local authorities on their behalf You can call free on 116 123 or find them online by clicking the following link: https://www.mind.org.uk
Kooth:
Kooth is a fantastic online service providing advice, wellbeing and crisis support for young people. For a direct link to the site click on the link: www.kooth.com
NHS:
If you are feeling unwell but it is not an emergency you call the NHS 111 service. It is fast easy and free. You’ll speak to a highly trained advisor supported by healthcare professionals. If you would like more information on medical conditions and treatments, you can log on to the NHS A to Z with the following link: www.nhs.uk
Sherwood Forest Hospitals:
For more information about the health care provider operating King’s Mill, Newark, and Mansfield Community hospitals, or to find out more about the available services within these hospitals click the following link: www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk
Live Well:
The NHS have provided a great resource for anyone wanting information on healthy living. You’ll find some great apps from comparing supermarket ingredients to easing stress and anxiety. There is also information on health and fitness and audio guides to boost your mood. We think this is a brilliant site, see for yourself by clicking the following link: www.nhs.uk/LiveWell
Citizens Advice:
For free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice, Citizens Advice is a trusted resource. You can find your nearest office and download an A to Z of useful information by clicking the following link: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Childline:
Childline is an online and telephone-based service for anyone under the age of 19. You can call free on 0800 1111 and it won’t appear on your telephone bill. To find out more visit: www.childline.org.uk
Ridgeway College:
If you are interested in learning more about counselling, or you would like to increase your current skills, Ridgeway College in Lincoln is a dedicated counselling and therapeutic learning environment. To find out more visit: www.ridgewaycollege.co.uk
If you, or someone close to you is in crisis, call 999 for immediate help. We can discuss your issues, but only during appointment times.
Who has the answers?
There are a lot of resource books in our library outlining different theories, strategies, and methods of working and with over ten years combined experience we have gained a lot of further knowledge. But none of these books, or our experience, have an immediate solution to the issues you are facing.
Everyone experiences life differently and that makes your circumstances unique. Finding the answer and creating positive outcomes will come through open and confidential discussion. We don’t do off the shelf solutions because you need unique answers.
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