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THE CARER SUPPORT TEAM at the Carers Centre are available for Carers to speak to either in person or by telephone. You can discuss your thoughts and feelings in confidence, Carers often tell us that this allows them to reflect on their caring role, and assists them to manage their stress and worry. The Carer's Centre recognise that our core services are not always available when Carers require them, and below are alternative sources of support. CARERS DIRECT HELPLINE - 080 802 02 02 / Textphone 0800988 5657 - Helpline advisers are available from 8am to 9pm, Monday to Friday and from 11am to 4pm at weekends. Calls from UK landlines are free. They will be able to put Carers in touch with specialist national or local sources of help including social care, health and self-help networks and resources. The helpline will not provide counselling or emotional support, it will direct Carers to local sources of information. COPING WITH CARE GIVING - This document is taken from articles written by American University researchers. It provides a valuable insight into the emotional impact of caring for someone, and lots of helpful thoughts and ideas on how to manage the stress of care giving - Click here for document SAMARITANS - 0345 90 90 90 - Local Call KOOTH.COM - www.kooth.com - Children and family counselling online. 24 hour service. Web chat and one to one sessions with counsellors CARER SUPPORT GROUPS - There are a number of Carer Support Groups that are held in the Borough. They are open to all Carers to attend, the groups have support from the Carers Centre and other organisations. They are informal groups, although they sometimes have speakers from services or organisations. They arrange occasional social events, but mostly they meet to ensure that Carers can receive support from other Carers, who understand the impact of a caring role. Below are the lists of current groups (check with Carers Centre for details of next meetings). Some of the groups have a specific theme, click on the titles below to open a flyer with further information: OTHER SERVICES - 50+ FREE COUNSELLING - aim to improve mental wellbeing and quality of life for those aged 50+. Offer both group and one to one sessions. Also link individuals to other areas of support Men's Healthy Eating Sessions - Held on Thursday's 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Mansion House, City Road ALZHEIMER'S CAFE - www.dementiacafe.com - Online support group for Carers of someone with dementia. Chance to talk on line to other Carers, and to read about latest news for dementia services ANGER MANAGEMENT - Anger Management - 01744 454438 - Courses provided by St.Helens District Women's Aid MAPP (Merseyside Abusive Partnership Programme). Courses are not restricted to domestic violence. Telephone for information or to make a referral ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR - 01744 673112 - The Anti Social Behaviour Victim and Witness Champion Service in St Helens is a joint initiative between the police and local authority. They can give advice and support to those experiencing anti social behaviour www.safersthelens.org.uk COUNSELLING SERVICES ONLINE INFORMATION - A free, confidential service which allows those in distress to seek help. The website contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. Every counsellor on the site who has submitted their profile has either provided a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice. www.counselling-directory.org.uk CRUSE - 0844 477 9400 - Day by Day helpline available from 09:30am to 5:00pm. Cruse can also be contacted by email at helpline@cruse.org.uk DADS GROUP - meet every Friday at Trinity Church Rainhill, 7-9pm. Contact Andy 07725 721701 for info DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP LINE - 0151 777 6183 - Family Support Unit. Male Domestic Violence Helpline - 01744 454290 HEALTHTALK - www.healthtalkonline - This charity website has videos and written information about people's experiences of illness and loss. Also has information about conditions, treatment choices and support MERSEYSIDE FAMILY MEDIATION - 0151 260 9155 for appointments (first one free) . Service provided by PSS. During first appointment will have discussion with a mediator to discuss situation and see what costs may be (could be free). They they write to other parties involved in problem, ask them to a meeting. Offer appointments in St Helens PLC ACTIVITIES CLUB - 0151 289 6208 - Oliver Lyme House, Lavender Crescent, Off St James Road, Prescot - Registered Charity providing various activities to encourage community to enjoy quality of life by sharing activities such as bingo, whist, cooking, dancing, aromatherapy. Annual fee of £ 3.00, plus £ 1.00 per session attended. Meet on Tues/Thur/Fri 10:30 to 12 noon or 2:00 to 3:00pm REFUGE ACCOMMODATION (Women) - 01925 226796 (24hr access) / 01925 220541. This service is provided by Helena Partnerships as part of Helena Extra. RELATE - 01606 350995 ST HELENS BEREAVEMENT SERVICES AND BEFRIENDERS - 451793 - emotional and social support to people who have suffered loss ST HELENS PARENT PARTNERSHIP - 677368. Located at the Bridge Children's Centre, Lansbury Avenue. Offer support and information to parents. Provide social opportunities and befriending. Run a support group on the first Wednesday of each month 7-9pm for parents of children with all types of learning difficulty - click here for flyer. Also offer training for parents and professionals covering communication, children's disorders and dealing with challenging behaviour. Click here for link to website WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN - 451309, Parish Rooms, Church Square, St Helens - Women’s group offering emotional support, private counselling service, training sessions and coping skills. Drop in days, Monday and Wednesday, 1 - 4pm, other services by appointment www.sibs.org.uk - Organisation that offers support and advice for those with a brother or sister with a learning disability, long term illness or disability. Information and fact sheets available from this site Whilst every care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information provided to Carers, St.Helens Carers Centre do not undertake any liability for any error or omission. 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