Mike's Story
In 2015 Mike successfully applied to become a Peer Support Worker with Richmond Fellowship.
Read Mike's storyIf you're in need of immediate help
Samaritans provides 24 hour telephone and online emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.
If you are at serious risk of harm or immediate danger to life, call 999.
SANEline is a national out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support from 16:30-22:30, 365 days a year.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience of alcohol addiction.
Refuge provides telephone support for women experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
The Men's Advice Line provides support for men experiencing domestic violence or abuse.
GamCare is the leading national provider of support, information and advice for anyone affected by problem gambling.
FRANK is a national drug education service which provides advice to children and young people on the potential effects of drugs. Talk to Frank.
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a movement against male suicide, the biggest killer of men under 45.
Meet some of the people who've shared their stories of recovery.
James's story
After retirement James joined the The Old Moat as a volunteer and has never looked back.
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Aimee's Story
Aimee began receiving support from Richmond Fellowship’s Northumbria floating support service
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Linda's story
Linda first started receiving support from Aquarius 2012, after living with her son’s addiction for the past 25 years.
Read Linda's story