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Women and mental health
Bristol Crisis service for Women
Voluntary organisation that supports women in emotional distress, particularly women who self-injure or harm themselves. Runs a national confidential helpline at weekends (click on 'Helpline' for details); also runs and supports self-help groups. Click on 'leaflets' for a series of downloadable leaflets, including a resources and bibliography leaflet; some are available in languages other than English.
www.users.zetnet.co.uk/bcsw/
Newham Asian Women Project
Voluntary organisation based in East London, providing refuge accommodation and related support services, including mental health support, advice, counselling, support groups, youth projects, and research and development initiatives. The home page also offers access to a national directory of support services for young Asian women; click on 'NAWP directory'.
www.nawp.org
BHT
Brighton-based women's organisation that aims to promote better mental health services for women. Threshold runs a national information line to answer enquiries on all aspects of women's mental health from women who use services, as well as their carers and families, and professionals; you can find details in the 'Threshold services' section (click on 'Infoline'). All calls are answered by women.
www.bht.org.uk
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