Support from outside of the University
Alcohol and drugs
Phoenix Futures offers information and help to anyone experiencing problems with drugs, alcohol, solvents, tranquilisers or gambling. Tel: 020 7234 9778.
The Matthew Project offers free confidential advice for drug and alcohol problems. Helpline for over 18s: 0300 7900 227.
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger East Anglia is a local charity offering information and support for people with Asperger Syndrome and their families. Tel: 01063 620 500.
Eating Disorders
Eating Matters is a Norfolk charity for people who have problems with eating. They offer groups and 1:1 counselling. Helpline: 01603 767062.
B-eat is a national charity based in Norwich which provide support and advice for people with eating disorders and carers. Helpline: 0845 634 1414
Gay, Lesbian and Bi-sexuality
BLAH LGB Youth provides social & peer support groups for young gay, lesbian, bisexual people or those questioning their sexuality from 14-25yrs old. Tel: 01603 624 924
OCD
The Norwich and Norfolk OCD Support Group offers help and structured group sessions for persons with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Tel: 01603 619 246 or text: 07432 655 579
Pregnancy Help
Pregnancy Choices provides support for unplanned pregnancy or loss. Helpline: 0845 2300 123.
Samaritans
The Samaritans provide 24/7 confidential emotional support to those experiencing distress or despair, including feelings that may lead to suicide. They have a FREE national number to call - 116 123. Norwich Samaritans is based at 19 St Stephen's Square, Norwich and personal callers can drop-in between 8.00am and 9.00pm. Local helpline (local charges apply): 01603 611311.
Rape and Sexual Abuse
Sue Lambert Trust (previously known as SeVA) offers help for survivors of sexual abuse or rape, recently or in the past. Helpline: 0808 808 4121.
Sexual Health and Contraception
iCaSH - sexual health and contraception in Norwich (formerly family planning) provides a range of free and confidential services including all methods of contraception, counselling about unwanted pregnancy, counselling about sexual problems. Tel: 01603 287 345
The Grove Genito-Urinary Medicine Clinic provides free, expert and confidential advice and treatment for all sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. Tel: 01603 286 307