Drug Support

  • Frank:

    www.talktofrank.com

    Talk to Frank provides comprehensive information about drugs in the UK. This includes their Drugs A-Z, which is a directory of drugs, including side effects, risks, other names, and the class of the drug. The service is designed to be non-judgmental, ensuring people can get honest information without fear.

  • Narcotics Anonymous:

    www.ukna.org

    Narcotics Anonymous offers support and advice for anyone who wants to stop using drugs or reduce their intake, using peer support, resources, meetings and events.

  • Cocaine Anonymous:

    www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk

    Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship where people can share their recovery stories together and help provide support to encourage each other during recovery.

  • SMART Recovery:

    www.smartrecovery.org.uk

    SMART Recovery is an organisation that supports people during recovery, using strategies that have been proven to help during recovery. They focus on areas such as building and maintaining motivation, managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours and more.

  • Release:

    www.release.org.uk

    Release is a UK charity offering free legal advice and information on drugs and alcohol, supporting individuals, families and professionals.

  • Wedinos:

    www.wedinos.org

    WEDINOS is a free, anonymous drug checking service that analyses substances and shares results to support harm reduction.

Alcohol Support

  • Alcohol Change UK:

    www.alcoholchange.org.uk

    Alcohol Change UK provides information and support to promote healthier relationships with alcohol and encourages improved wellbeing. The key aims of Alcohol Change UK are improved knowledge, better policies and regulation, shifted cultural norms, improved drinking behaviours, and more and better support and treatment.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous:

    www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

    Alcoholics Anonymous is a free, peer-led group for people who are seeking to stop or reduce their alcohol consumption.

  • SMART Recovery:

    www.smartrecovery.org.uk

    SMART Recovery offers group and online programmes using practical tools to help people make positive lifestyle changes around drugs and alcohol.

  • Al Anon:

    www.al-anonuk.org.uk

    Al-Anon offers free peer-support for friends and family of people who are affected by someone else's alcohol use.

Mental Health Support

  • Mind Bucks:

    www.bucksmind.org.uk

    Mind is a charity that offers information, guidance and services to help people maintain and improve their wellbeing. Mind Bucks provides this locally to the people of Buckinghamshire.

  • Bucks Recovery College:

    www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/bucksrecoverycollege/

    Buckinghamshire Recovery College offers mental health focused learning and recovery. They aim to support people to recognise their own strengths and make informed choices to achieve their goals.

  • Samaritans:

    www.samaritans.org

    Samaritans provide 24/7 listening and support for people experiencing loneliness and could benefit from someone to talk to.

  • NHS Every Mind Matters:

    www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

    NHS Every Mind Matters gives easy to use advice and resources to help people take care of their mental health and wellbeing.

  • Action for Happiness:

    www.actionforhappiness.org

    Action for Happiness is a charity that share tips and courses to improve wellbeing and create positive connections.

  • Rethink:

    www.rethink.org

    Rethink offers advice and advocacy to help people improve their mental health to live fuller more independent lives.

  • Sport in Mind:

    www.sportinmind.org

    Formed in 2010, Sport in Mind is a leading mental health sports charity in the UK. In partnership with the NHS, they use the power of sport to inspire, educate, and promote good mental health.

Buckinghamshire Local Services

  • Buckinghamshire Council:

    www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk

    Buckinghamshire is the go-to port of call for guidance on areas such as housing, community enquiries and benefits that effect people in Buckinghamshire. You can reach out for information and help to make your everyday easier.

  • Heart of Bucks Community Foundation:

    www.heartofbucks.org

    Heart of Bucks Community Foundation is a registered charity committed to making a difference to the lives of local people.

Loneliness

  • Bucks Mind Reducing Loneliness:

    www.bucksmind.org.uk/reducing-lonliness

    Bucks Mind Reducing loneliness aims to help people feel less isolated and more connected by introducing guidance, activities, and resources.

  • Re-engage:

    www.reengage.org.uk

    Re-engage helps people avoid isolation and stay connected to their community through social activities, community focused opportunities and support wherever needed.

  • Men's Sheds

    www.menssheds.org.uk

    Men’s Sheds encourages people to come together to work on local community projects together. These projects support in helping to improve wellbeing, reduce loneliness and combat social isolation.

Homelessness

  • Shelter UK

    www.england.shelter.org.uk

    Shelter UK is a national charity that helps people who are struggling with housing to find, keep and improve their housing situations.

  • Crisis:

    www.crisis.org.uk

    Crisis is a charity that specialises in helping people to access housing, education and health services whilst they are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Employment & Work

  • Citizen's Advice Bucks:

    www.citizensadvicebucks.org.uk

    Citizen's Advice helps people to access information, support and practical advice on everyday matters effecting their lives. Some of the topics they can help with are money, housing, employment and legal rights, as well as many other areas.

  • Acas:

    www.acas.org.uk

    Acas aims to make workplaces fairer by offering impartial guidance related to workplace rights for employees and employers.

Support for Older People

  • Age UK Buckinghamshire:

    www.ageuk.org.uk/buckinghamshire

    Age UK works to help older people live well, stay independent and stay connected with in their community.

  • BOPAG:

    www.bopag.org.uk

    BOPAG is a Buckinghamshire based charity that promotes positive ageing via online resources, magazines and meetings. Our primary aim is to provide information to help older people throughout the county.

  • Re-engage:

    www.reengage.org.uk/

    Re-engage helps older people stay active, socially connected, and involved in their communities. They do this by providing activities and opportunities for connection within the community.

Support for Young People

  • Kooth

    www.kooth.com/

    Kooth gives young people a safe space to talk, access support, and find advice to help improve their mental health and wellbeing.

  • Young Minds

    www.youngminds.org.uk/

    Young Minds helps young people access advice, support and practical tools to take care of their mental wellbeing.

Domestic Abuse

  • Women's Aid:

    www.womensaid.org.uk/

    Women's Aid work to support people who have experienced domestic abuse and campaign to tackle the causes of domestic abuse.

  • ManKind:

    www.mankind.org.uk/

    ManKind helps male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK, as well as providing support for their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

  • Refuge:

    www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

    Refuge provides a freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline for anyone who needs support with domestic abuse.

Sexual Assault and Abuse Support

  • Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes:

    SAASS offers confidential support to people in Buckinghamshire who are affected by sexual violence or abuse. They provide advocacy, emotional support, and guidance to help people to access the services they need.

Veteran's Support

  • SSAFA

    www.rnrmc.org.uk/ssafa

    SSAFA is a UK charity that offers lifelong support to serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families. They can provide help and advice with areas such as finance, housing, health and the transition to civilian life