Navigating Voluntary Sectors
This section aims to provide information on how to access useful services within the voluntary sector.
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Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK provides support to those with anxiety disorders, such as one-to-one therapy, and specialist helplines. Membership is required and registration can be completed from the Anxiety UK website.
Contact details
Anxiety UK
Zion Community Resource Centre
339 Stretford Road,
Hulme,
Manchester M15 4ZY
Tel: 08444 775 774 (open Monday to Friday 9.30- 5.30)
Email: info@anxietyuk.org.uk
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Brook Advisory Service
The Brook Advisory Service provides sexual health information, support and signposting for young people under 25 in the UK.
Contact details
Commonwealth House
81 Lever Street (near Great Ancoats Street)
Manchester
M1 1FL
Tel: 0161 237 3001
Email: askbrook@brookmanchester.org.uk
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42nd Street
42nd Street is a voluntary sector organisation which provides support to young people under stress and experiencing mental health problems.
Contact details
42nd Street
the SPACE
87-91 Great Ancoats Street
Manchester
M4 5AG
Phone: 0161 832 0169
Fax: 0161 839 5424
Minicom: 0161 8317616
Email: theteam@42ndstreet.org.uk
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Self Help Service Zion
The Self Help Service is a user-led mental health charity, providing one-to-one therapy, computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (cCBT), and self-help groups and courses to people suffering from mental ill health and social exclusion. For further detailed information about the services available through Self Help Services can be found in their Self Help Services document.
Contact details
Zion Community Resource Centre
339 Stretford Road
Hulme
Manchester
M15 4ZY
Telephone: 0161 226 3871
Email: admin@selfhelpservices.org.uk
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North West Centre for Eating Disorders
Oakwood House offers psychological, CBT and self-help therapies for overcoming anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, obesity, overweight, and food phobias.
Contact details
Oakwood House
North West Centre for Eating Disorders
104 Kennerley Road, Stockport
SK2 6EY
Tel/Fax: 0161 480 0882
Email: info@oakwoodhouse.co.uk
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Lifeline Drug Support
Lifeline works with individuals who use drugs, and with their families and communities, working together to provide integrated support.
Contact details
Lifeline Community Detox Support Team
101 - 103 Oldham Street
Manchester
M4 1LW
Tel: 0161 839 2054
E-mail: duncan.craig@lifeline.org.uk
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The Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF)
The LGF provide a wide range of support services to lesbian, gay and bisexual people, including support groups; face-to-face counselling; a helpline, email and pop-in service; a befriending scheme and a sexual health programme.
Contact details
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation
Number 5,
Richmond Street,
Manchester M1 3HF
Tel: 0845 3 30 30 30
Fax: 0161 235 8036
E-mail: info@lgf.org.uk
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Papyrus
Papyrus is a charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Advisors offer information, support and practical advice for anyone concerned that a young person may be at risk of harming themselves.
Contact details
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
67 Bewsey Street
Warrington
Cheshire
WA2 7JQ
tel 01925 572 444
fax 01925 240 502
email: admin@papyrus-uk.org
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Rape Crisis
Manchester Rape Crisis (MRC) is a confidential support service, run by women for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused.
Contact details
Manchester Rape Crisis
P.O. Box 336
Manchester
M60 2BS
Tel: 0161 273 4500
E-mail: mrcrasacs@btconnect.com
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Samaritans
Samaritans provide confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
Contact details
72-74 Oxford Street, Manchester
M1 5NH
United Kingdom
Tel: 08457 90 90 90.
E-mail: jo@samaritans.org
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SANE
SANE runs a national, out-of-hours helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
Contact details
Tel: 0845 767 8000
E-mail: info@sane.org.uk