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Meet-a-Mum AssociationPost-natal support line7pm-10pm Weekdays only 0845 120 3746 www.mama.co.uk Offers support for mothers suffering from post-natal depression. Has groups in many regions around the UK. Mothers meet for friendship and mutual support. The National Childbirth TrustAlexandra House,Oldham Terrace, London. W3 6NH Tel: 0870 4448707 www.nct.org.uk Offers antenatal and postnatal classes, breastfeeding counselors and postnatal support. Homestart UK2 Salisbury RoadLeicester LE1 7QR Tel: 0800 0686368 Schemes provide volunteers who will offer support, friendship and practical help to families with a child under five years old in the family home. For contact details of your local scheme ring the number above. www.home-start.org.uk British Association for Counselling1 Regent Place, Rugby.CV21 2PJ Tel: 01788 550899 Crysis (Support group for parents whose children cry excessively)BM CrysisLondon. WC1N 3XX Tel: 0207 404 5011 (daily 9am-10pm) www.cry-sis.com One parent familiesPromotes the welfare of lone parents and their children.Tel: 0800 018 5026 www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk Depression AllianceDAPeND is the Depression Alliance Helpline for anyone affected by postnatal depression.DAPeND Helpline: 0845 120 3746 Tel: 0845 123 2320 (Monday-Friday 10am-5pm) www.depressionalliance.org UKPPG Medication HelplineProvides information about prescription drugs from trained medical professionals.Tel: 021 434 3270 www.ukppg.org.uk MIND (National Association for Mental Health)Information service for matters relating to mental health in England and WalesTel: 0845 766 0163 www.mind.org.uk |
