Other useful Links

Release

- Offers advice and information to families and friends of drug users as well as users. Also specializes in criminal law but especially drug laws. RELEASE operates a Legal Helpline answering queries by telephone and email. A dvice is free, professional and confidential. They produce a range of educational literature and their services are available to anyone who is directly or indirectly affected by drugs and the law. “We provide essential support for professionals in the face of complex and changing legislation, and for members of the public who may feel isolated and anxious about a drug-related problem. Our aim is to allow people to make informed decisions with confidence. ” HELPLINE: 0845 4500 215 http://www.release.org.uk/

The Refugee Council

- Services and support for refugees and asylum seekers; including children’s services, integration services and information on voluntary returns. Plus free leaflets and information. With extensive FARSI language section. Switchboard 020 7346 6700, London advice line: 020 7346 6777 http://languages.refugeecouncil.org.uk/farsi/index.htm

Migrant Helpline

Advice and support for newly arrived asylum seekers. Induction centres provide emergency accommodation and support through detailed information briefings. Briefings cover information about the locality, National Asylum Support Service (NASS) applications, and the asylum process, rights and responsibilities and dispersal procedures. Advice on welfare, health and legal provision. English classes. Tel: 01304 203977 http://www.migranthelpline.org.uk/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Migrant Advisory and Advocacy Service

Information, advice and advocacy services for migrants, refugees and asylum seekers on immigration and nationality issues, asylum and refugee law, welfare benefits, employment and housing rights. Representation at appeals and tribunals and in the County Court. Tel: 020 8571 7950

Muslim Youth Helpline

- The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. Our core service is a free and confidential counseling service available nationally via the telephone, email, Internet and a face to face befriending service in the Greater London area. The service uses male and female volunteers trained in basic counseling skills to respond to client enquiries. Tel: 0808 808 2008 http://www.myh.org.uk/index.php

Middle East Christian Minority Advice Centre

Advice, support and information on immigration and asylum issues for people from the Middle East, including refugees and asylum seekers (OISC Level 3). Advice on benefits. General advice on housing, finding accommodation, and health. Family mediation. Advice and support around domestic violence issues. Tel: 020 8569 7328

IMPACT - Hammersmith and Fulham Mind

Outreach service for people with severe and enduring mental health illness who are not able to make use of existing mental health services. Access to mental health treatments, psychology, social care, emotional and practical support. 24 hour on call phone service for existing clients. Tel: 020 7602 8600

Saneline

- Campaigns to combat the prejudice and intolerance surrounding mental illness and improve attitudes and services for individuals coping with mental health problems and their families. National Helpline: 0845 767 8000 www.sane.org.uk

MIND

- Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress by: 1- advancing the views, needs and ambitions of people with mental health problems 2- challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion 3- influencing policy through campaigning and education 4- inspiring the development of quality services which reflect expressed need and diversity 5- achieving equal rights through campaigning and education. In all our work we promote our values: informed, determined, diversity, integrity and partnership. MIND Infoline 0845 766 0163 http://www.mind.org.uk/index.htm

Counselling Directory

- this website is a support network of UK counsellors and psychotherapists, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling covered, fees and contact details. This service is free, confidential and easy to use. http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/

Samaritans

- provides confidential non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 http://www.samaritans.org/

Wikipedia

: is a multilingual, web-based, free content encyclopedia project which includes FARSI translations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page