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Mind in Mid Herts supports people who are suffering from mental or emotional distress www.mindinmidherts.org.uk
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Turning Point improves loves through support across mental health, learning disability, substance misue, the criminal justice system and employment Tel; 0207 4817627 www.turning-point.co.uk
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Age UK Hertfordshire - InTouch A telephone support service for people aged 50 and over.Tel: 01992 629358 or 01992 634964 www.ageuk.org.uk/Hertfordshire
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Alcohol Concern Support For those affected by alcohol. Weekdays 9am-8pm, weekends 11am-4pm. Drinkline helpline: 0800 917 8282 www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
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Big White Wall Anonymous online community to share troubles guided by trained professionals. www.bigwhitewall.com
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ChildLine 24-hour counselling service for children and young people.
Tel: 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
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FRANK Offers a 24-hour confidential helpline for young people, parents and carers with questions or concerns about alcohol or drugs. Tel: 0300 123 6600 www.talktofrank.com
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Hertfordshire NightLight An out-of-hours weekend service for people in Hertfordshire who are feeling distressed or experiencing a crisis. Helpline available 6pm-12am and the centre is open until 2am, Friday to Monday. Tel: 01923 256 391
www.turning-point.co.uk/hertfordshire-nightlight
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JOCA - Just One Click Away Local support, guidance and a friendly ear, especially for men. 24/7 via email. Email: joca@welwynrfc.co.uk www.jocawrfc.co.uk
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Maytree Provides residential space for those in a suicidal crisis.
Tel: 0207 236 707 www.maytree.org.uk
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Shelter Housing advice 365 days of the year.
Tel: 0808 800 4444 england.shelter.org.uk
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Spectrum - Hertfordshire Drug and Alcohol Services Out-of-hours helpline providing advice on drug and alcohol use. Tel: 0800 652 3169 www.changegrowlive.org