Age UK provide advice, combat loneliness and enable independence. They run a number of services at their local Bristol branch, providing practical help, social support, and advice for older people. Other branches are available throughout the country.
Resources: National Charities
Al-Anon Family & Alateen
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or a part of their lives. Alateen meetings are specifically for those age 12-17 who have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous – AA
Alcoholics Anonymous provide a safe space for individuals to discuss their personal experiences with alcohol with the overall aim of overcoming alcohol addiction. Meetings are open to people in any stage of recovery.
Both open and closed meetings are available throughout Bristol and the surrounding areas, face-to-face and online. National helpline also available.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK work to relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services, including telephone and text info-lines. Members of Anxiety UK have access to discounted therapy from approved providers and a range of other resources.
Beat
The UK’s eating disorder charity, Beat provide information and support. Services include online support groups, one to one webchat, and dedicated helplines for adults, young people, and students.
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK is dedicated to supporting individuals with bipolar, their families and carers. Services include support groups (Bristol Support Group meets monthly), a peer support line, employment support, and information services.
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Service
Helpline for people suffering bereavement from the loss of a pet. Support is available by telephone or email.
BullyingUK
Bullying UK is a national website, operated by family lives, which gives advice and information to people of any age who are being bullied.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. They offer a free and confidential helpline (0800 58 58 58) and webchat, open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.
Child Bereavement UK
Child Bereavement UK supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, or when a child is facing bereavement. They provide support nationally through a helpline and a webchat.
ChildLine
ChildLine is a free and confidential service operated by the NSPCC. Support is available for UK residents under 19 years of age by phone (0800 1111), online, or by email, with Welsh language and BSL counsellors also available. The website also provides a range of resources for young people.
National Autistic Society
The UK’s largest provider of specialist autism services, the National Autistic Society provides information and support to people with autism and their families, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.
Rethink (General and Information Services)
Rethink Mental Illness provide information around mental health, diagnosis, treatment, and your rights. Their website contains a large number of resources, or you can contact them directly by phone, webchat, email, or post.