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Organisations that can help you now

Published 14th April 2015

A very brief list of organisations that can help you now if you are struggling and need support or just a friendly ear…

Mind, the Mental Health Charity

0300 303 3999
www.mind.org.uk/bluelight (a Mind campaign specific for those in the Emergency Services)

Samaritans

08457 909090

www.samaritans.org

Safe Horizons UK (police)

www.safehorizon.co.uk
safehorizonuk@orange.net

Combat Stress (Armed Forces)

0800 138 1619
www.combatstress.org.uk

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