What to do in an emergency
In an emergency when the Counselling Service is closed and you feel you need urgent help, you may contact your G.P. If you are feeling extremely depressed or suicidal and want to talk to someone immediately you might consider telephoning the Samaritans.
Samaritans - telephone 08457 909090
You can also go to the Accident and Emergency Department at your nearest Hospital and ask to speak to the Duty Psychiatrist.
Basildon and Thurrock, 08451 553111 Nethermayne SS16 5NL.
Essex Rivers, Colchester 01206 747 474. 214 Turner Rd, Colchester, CO4 5JR
Broomfield, Mid Essex 0844 822 0002 Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7ET
Southend Hospital 01702 435555. Prittlwell Chase, Westcliffe, SS0 0RY
Princess Alexandra, Harlow 01279 444455 Hamstel Rd, Harlow, CM20 1QX
Helplines
Alcoholics Anonymous: 0845 769 7555 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Alcohelp – For Kids: 07850 055530 SMS 07852 976612 www.alcohelp.com
Al-Anon: 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Carers Line: 0808 808 7777
Child Death Helpline: 0800 282 986 www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Eating Disorders: - B-eat www.b-eat.co.uk 0845 634 1414
Release (Drugs) 0845 4500 215 www.release.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 www.ukna.orgNational Debt line: 0808 808 4000
National Drugs 0800 77 66 00 www.talktofrank.com
Men’s Advice Line: (Domestic Violence) 0808 801 0327 www.mensadviceline.org.uk
National Women’s Aid: (Domestic Violence) 24 hour 0808 2000 247 www.womensaid.org.uk
Police Domestic Violence Officer 01245 490840
http://www.essex.police-uk/be_/domestic_abuse.aspx
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 020 7837 7324 http://queery.org.uk
Cruse (Bereavement): 0844 477 9400 www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk
Parentline: 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau: Chelmsford: 0849 938667 www.citizensadvice.org.uk
To find local office www.citizensadvice.org.uk/index/getadvice
Gingerbread (Lone Parents) 0808 802 0925 www.gingerbread.org.uk
Gamblers Anonymous 020 7384 3040 www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
NHS Direct 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Shelter 0808 800 4444 www.shelter.org.uk
Community Legal Service (Legal Advice) 0845 345 4 345 www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Colchester Rape Crisis Line 01206 769 795 http://www.crcl.org.uk
South Essex Rape and Incest Crisis Line 01375 380609
www.thurrock-community.org.uk/serricc
Saneline 0845 767 8000 http://sane.org.uk/AboutMentalIllness/NeedHelpNow
Victim Support 0845 3030 900 http://www.victimsupport.org.uk
Essex Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service 01245 493311
http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/all_about_us/how_we_do_it/working_with_children_and_young_people/pro_eypdas/Essex_Young_Peoples_Drug_and_Alcohol_Service_2069.html