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SIGNPOSTING
Here are a selection of signposting options for your clients. We aim to keep this up to date, however if there is anything out of date please let us know.
If you would like to add anything to this list, please email comms@cotswold-counselling.org.uk.
Bereavement
ADDICTION
ADVICE AND ADVOCACY
FRANK
Advice line and online guidance for individuals struggling with addiction.
Website: Contact Frank Directly | Confidential Advice | FRANK (talktofrank.com)
Phone: 0300 1236600
Client type: All
Resource type: Phone, webchat, online advice, text service
Location: Online/phone
Cost: Free
JOB SEEKING
TRAINING
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
LEGAL RIGHTS
Addiction
Advice and Advocacy
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS (NA)
Support meetings for people struggling with drug use.
Website: https://ukna.org/
Phone: 0300 9991212
Client type: Adults and YP
Resource type: Support groups
Location: Various
Cost: Free
POhWER
Advocacy services in Gloucestershire including mental capacity, mental health, health complaints and care act advocacy.
Website: Gloucestershire | Home | POhWER
Phone: 0300 456 2370
Client type: Adults and young people
Resource type: Advice, advocacy, online, phone, in person.
Location: Various
Cost: Free
THE NELSON TRUST
Residential treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, support for families and women's services.
Website: https://nelsontrust.com/
Phone: 01453 885633
Client type: Adults, Women, Families
Resource type: Residential, community support, groups, sober spaces.
Location: Gloucester, Swindon, Bristol, Cheltenham
Cost: Free
TURNING POINT
Support for people affected by drugs and alcohol, mental health issues or learning disabilities.
Website: Turning Point Homepage (turning-point.co.uk)
Client type: Adults and YP
Resource type: online and in person support
Location: Online, Witney and Moreton-in-Marsh
Cost: Free
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SEVERN WYE ENERGY ADVOCACY
Support for vulnerable people with energy bills and debt management.
Website: Sustainable Home Energy – fuel poverty services from Severn Wye
Phone: 01452 835060
Client type: Adults
Resource type: Support and advocacy
Location: Online and phone
Cost: Free
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BEREAVEMENT
CARERS
GLOUCESTERSHIRE CARERS HUB
Support, information and advice for carers in Gloucestershire area.
Website: Home - Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Phone: 0300 111 9000
Client type: Carers
Resource type: online, phone, community support, buddy scheme
Location: Online, phone and around Gloucestershire
Cost: Free
CHARLIES
Support for anyone impacted by Cancer. Includes groups, emotional support, bereavement support and holistic therapies.
Website: https://charlies.org.uk/
Phone: 01452 939000
Client type: All
Resource type: In person and Online
Location: Gloucester, Cirencester, Newent, Forest of Dean, Cheltenham
Cost: Free
PHYSICAL HEALTH
EVERY LIFE MATTERS
Information and support on suicide prevention, safety planning, suicide bereavement and self-harm.
Website: Every Life Matters - Suicide Safer Cumbria (every-life-matters.org.uk)
Client type: All
Resource type: Online advice, guidance and support
Location: Online
Cost: Free
MENTAL HEALTH
GENERAL
CAVERN/KINGFISHER TREASURE SEEKERS
Mental health, physical health and learning disability support. For vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Gloucester.
Website: Kingfisher Treasure Seekers – Be the best you! (kftseekers.org.uk)
Phone: 01452 307201
Client type: people with learning disabilities, complex needs, mental health challenges and young people.
Resource type: Mental health drop in, community cafe, youth support, physical health support, 1:1 support, social activities.
Location: Gloucester
Cost: Free
ILLNESSES AND CONDITIONS
DEMENTIA
CANCER
DEPRESSION
POST-NATAL SUPPORT
CRISIS
RELATIONSHIPS
WELLBEING
SUPPORT GROUPS
MENTORING
BEFRIENDING
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
SELF-DEFENCE
RELATE
Relationship support and counselling
Website: https://www.relate.org.uk/
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Client type: Families, Adults, Couples, children and young people
Resource type: Advice, therapy and counselling
Location: Various
Cost: Various
DOMESTIC ABUSE
PARENTING
EATING DISORDERS
DISABILITY
BEAT
Eating disorder support.
Website: The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
Client type: All
Resource type: Helplines, chatrooms, online resources and area-specific support.
Location: Various
Cost: Free
LEARNING DISABILITIES
CAVERN/KINGFISHER TREASURE SEEKERS
Mental health, physical health and learning disability support. For vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Gloucester.
Website: Kingfisher Treasure Seekers – Be the best you! (kftseekers.org.uk)
Phone: 01452 307201
Client type: people with learning disabilities, complex needs, mental health challenges and young people.
Resource type: Mental health drop in, community cafe, youth support, physical health support, 1:1 support, social activities.
Location: Gloucester
Cost: Free
NEURODIVERSITY
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
YOUNG PEOPLE/CHILDREN
CHILDLINE
National support for children online and over the phone.
Website: Childline | Childline
Phone: 0800 1111
Client type: Children and Young People
Resource type: Information, advice, guidance and support
Location: Online and phone
Cost: Free
GLOUCESTERSHIRE RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE CENTRE
Practical and emotional support for anyone who has been affected by rape, sexual abuse and childhood sexual abuse.
Website: Home | Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (glosrasac.org)
Phone: 01452 305421
Client type: Victims of sexual violence
Resource type: one-to-one emotional support, groups, ISVAs and email support.
Location: Online and in person
Cost: Free
GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S SERVICES
A range of specialist learning disabilities, physical and mental health services for all children and young people registered with a GP in Gloucestershire.
Website: CYPS > Children and Young People's Services (ghc.nhs.uk)
Client type: Children and Young People
Resource type: Various
Location: Online resources, in person, varies
Cost: Varies
SUICIDE
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
National support standing against suicide.
Website: Homepage | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)
Client type: All
Resource type: Online support, helpline, webchat
Location: Online and phone
Cost: Free
SELF-HARM
EVERY LIFE MATTERS
Information and support on suicide prevention, safety planning, suicide bereavement and self-harm.
Website: Every Life Matters - Suicide Safer Cumbria (every-life-matters.org.uk)
Client type: All
Resource type: Online advice, guidance and support
Location: Online
Cost: Free
EVERY LIFE MATTERS
Information and support on suicide prevention, safety planning, suicide bereavement and self-harm.
Website: Every Life Matters - Suicide Safer Cumbria (every-life-matters.org.uk)
Client type: All
Resource type: Online advice, guidance and support
Location: Online
Cost: Free
GLOUCESTERSHIRE SUPPORT AFTER SUICIDE
Support for adults in Gloucestershire who have been bereaved or affected by suicide.
Website: Gloucestershire Support After Suicide Service (rethink.org)
Phone: 07483 375516
Client type: Adults
Resource type: one to one practical and emotional support, bereavement counselling, peer support groups, online peer support.
Location: Online, phone and in person in Gloucestershire
Cost: Free
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CONTACT US
Cotswold Counselling
South Wing
Council Offices
Trinity Road
Cirencester
GL7 1PX
BACP Membership No. 100127
Registered Charity No. 1108979
A non-profit making company limited by guarantee
Registered in England No. 5386830
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