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Books on Prescription
This is a scheme offered by Dudley Libraries in partnership with Dudley Primary Care Trust where GPs recommend self-help books to patients which are available from their local library. Find your local library details.
How the scheme works:
- The GP gives a book prescription to the patient
- The patient takes the book prescription to any library in Dudley and staff will help to find the book
- Patients who are not members of the library can join free of charge
- If all books are on loan you can reserve a book free of charge
Books on prescription are also available for loan to any library member, not just those with a prescription
Other sources of support
ALCOHOL AND DRUG
AQUARIUS 01384 261267
1st Floor, Molyneux Chambers, 129-137 High Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley DY5 3AU
aquarius.7@zoom.co.uk or www.aquarius.org.uk
1st Floor, Molyneux Chambers, 129-137 High Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley DY5 3AU
aquarius.7@zoom.co.uk or www.aquarius.org.uk
COUNSELLING SERVICES
RELATE 0121 544 7088
Old Municipal Buildings, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2AB
Old Municipal Buildings, Freeth Street, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2AB
SAMARITANS 01384 78111
Beryl House, 8 Albion Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE
Beryl House, 8 Albion Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 3EE
THE WELL TRUST COUNSELLING CENTRE 01384 443446
105 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 1EE
105 High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 1EE
THE WHAT CENTRE 01384 379992
23 Coventry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands
23 Coventry Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands
DOCTORS
DUDLEY HEALTH COMMUNITY www.dudley.nhs.uk (List of GP’s)
NHS DIRECT 084504647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
DOMESTIC ABUSE
DOMESTIC LIAISON OFFICERS
Brierley Hill, Dudley, Sedgley and Coseley: 0121 626 8078
Halesowen & Stourbridge: 0121 626 9209
Brierley Hill, Dudley, Sedgley and Coseley: 0121 626 8078
Halesowen & Stourbridge: 0121 626 9209
DUDLEY RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELLING SERVICE
01384 366273
01384 366273
VICTIM SUPPORT (WEST MIDLANDS BRANCH
01384 241511 or 0845 3030 900
01384 241511 or 0845 3030 900
DROP-IN
BEACON (MIND) 01384 442938
Sedgley Community Centre, Ladies Walk, Sedgley, DY3 1NU
Sedgley Community Centre, Ladies Walk, Sedgley, DY3 1NU
THE CAF CLUB (RETHINK) 01384 869898
Criterion House, 120 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ
Criterion House, 120 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT PROJECT (RETHINK) 01384 358313
Criterion House, 120 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ
OSAT (RETHINK) 01384 869898
Criterion House, 120 King Street, Dudley DY2 8NZ osat@rethink.org
Criterion House, 120 King Street, Dudley, DY2 8NZ
OSAT (RETHINK) 01384 869898
Criterion House, 120 King Street, Dudley DY2 8NZ osat@rethink.org
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Brierley Hill: Cottage Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1RE
Dudley: Marlborough House, 11 St. James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1JG, 01384 816222
Halesowen: 49 Summer Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3BU
Hall Street: Sure Start, Central Clinic, Hall Street, Dudley, 01384 816070.
Kate’s Hill: Kate’s Hill Estate Office, Dudley, 01384 816070.
Lower Gornal: Lower Gornal Health Centre, Bull Street, Gornal Wood, DY3 2NQ. 01384 816070
Stourbridge: 69 Market Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY4 1AQ.
Brierley Hill: Cottage Street, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1RE
Dudley: Marlborough House, 11 St. James’s Road, Dudley, DY1 1JG, 01384 816222
Halesowen: 49 Summer Hill, Halesowen, West Midlands, B63 3BU
Hall Street: Sure Start, Central Clinic, Hall Street, Dudley, 01384 816070.
Kate’s Hill: Kate’s Hill Estate Office, Dudley, 01384 816070.
Lower Gornal: Lower Gornal Health Centre, Bull Street, Gornal Wood, DY3 2NQ. 01384 816070
Stourbridge: 69 Market Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY4 1AQ.
NATIONAL DEBTLINE 0808 808 4000
VERY USEFUL WEBSITES
EATING DISORDER ASSOCIATION
Details: Here you will find information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia
Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related eating disorders.
www.edauk.com 08456 341414
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR EATING DISORDERS
Details: The National Centre For Eating Disorders, established in 1984, is an independent organisation set up to provide solutions for all eating problems, compulsive or "binge" eating, failed or "yo-yo" dieting, bulimia and anorexia.
www.eating-disorders.org.uk 0845 8382040
Details: The National Centre For Eating Disorders, established in 1984, is an independent organisation set up to provide solutions for all eating problems, compulsive or "binge" eating, failed or "yo-yo" dieting, bulimia and anorexia.
www.eating-disorders.org.uk 0845 8382040
DUDLEYCOMMUNITY HEALTH
Details: This website provides health service users with information about local services. It complements
the information provided through the www.nhs.uk website.
www.dudley.nhs.uk 01384 366111
Details: This website provides health service users with information about local services. It complements
the information provided through the www.nhs.uk website.
www.dudley.nhs.uk 01384 366111
DEPRESSION ALLIANCE
Details: Charity offering help to people with depression, run by sufferers themselves. Website contains
practical information about depression, as well as details of Depression Alliance campaigns and local
groups.
www.depressionalliance.org 0845 1232320
Details: Charity offering help to people with depression, run by sufferers themselves. Website contains
practical information about depression, as well as details of Depression Alliance campaigns and local
groups.
www.depressionalliance.org 0845 1232320
CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
Details: Offers counselling, information and advice to anyone affected by a death and those who care for
them. Also runs Cruse Youth Helpline, giving confidential advice and support to young people affected by
bereavement.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk 0844 4779400
Details: Offers counselling, information and advice to anyone affected by a death and those who care for
them. Also runs Cruse Youth Helpline, giving confidential advice and support to young people affected by
bereavement.
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk 0844 4779400
FIRST STEPS TO FREEDOM
Details: First Steps to Freedom is a registered charity which aims to help, in a practical way, people who
suffer from phobias, obsessional compulsive disorder (excessive washing, checking, unwanted thoughts
etc., those with general anxiety, panic attacks, anorexia and bulimia, and those who wish to come off
tranquillisers, together with help for their carers. Also help, advice and support for the carers of those with
borderline personality disorder.
www.first-steps.org 0845 120 2916
Details: First Steps to Freedom is a registered charity which aims to help, in a practical way, people who
suffer from phobias, obsessional compulsive disorder (excessive washing, checking, unwanted thoughts
etc., those with general anxiety, panic attacks, anorexia and bulimia, and those who wish to come off
tranquillisers, together with help for their carers. Also help, advice and support for the carers of those with
borderline personality disorder.
www.first-steps.org 0845 120 2916
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS
Details: A fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own
gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk 02073 843040
Details: A fellowship of men and women who have joined together to do something about their own
gambling problem and to help other compulsive gamblers do the same.
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk 02073 843040
GAMCARE
Details: GamCare takes a non-judgemental approach on gambling. We do not wish to restrict the choices
or opportunities for anyone to operate or engage in gambling opportunities that are available legally and
operated responsibly. GamCare, a registered charity, has become the leading authority on the provision of
information, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling.
www.gamcare.org.uk 0845 6000 133
Details: GamCare takes a non-judgemental approach on gambling. We do not wish to restrict the choices
or opportunities for anyone to operate or engage in gambling opportunities that are available legally and
operated responsibly. GamCare, a registered charity, has become the leading authority on the provision of
information, advice and practical help in addressing the social impact of gambling.
www.gamcare.org.uk 0845 6000 133
INTERNATIONAL STRESS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION UK
Details: The International Stress Management Association UK is a registered charity with a multidisciplinary professional membership. It exists to promote sound knowledge and best practice in the
prevention and reduction of human stress.
www.isma.org.uk 07000 780430
Details: The International Stress Management Association UK is a registered charity with a multidisciplinary professional membership. It exists to promote sound knowledge and best practice in the
prevention and reduction of human stress.
www.isma.org.uk 07000 780430
NATIONAL PHOBICS SOCIETY
Details: Largest anxiety disorders association in the UK, run by sufferers and ex-sufferers and supported by a medical advisory panel. Website gives all round advice and info on anxiety disorders.
www.phobics-society.org.uk 0870 1222325
Details: Largest anxiety disorders association in the UK, run by sufferers and ex-sufferers and supported by a medical advisory panel. Website gives all round advice and info on anxiety disorders.
www.phobics-society.org.uk 0870 1222325
NO PANIC
Details: No Panic is a totally voluntary charity, whose aims are to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those
people suffering from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, other related anxiety
disorders, including tranquilliser withdrawal, and to provide support to sufferers and their families and or
carers.
www.nopanic.org.uk 0808 8080545
Details: No Panic is a totally voluntary charity, whose aims are to aid the relief and rehabilitation of those
people suffering from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, other related anxiety
disorders, including tranquilliser withdrawal, and to provide support to sufferers and their families and or
carers.
www.nopanic.org.uk 0808 8080545
PANIC/ANXIETY DISORDER
Details: Provides comprehensive information regarding anxiety attacks and panic attacks.
www.anxietypanic.com (US) 888 584 7112
Details: Provides comprehensive information regarding anxiety attacks and panic attacks.
www.anxietypanic.com (US) 888 584 7112
RAPE CRISIS FEDERATION- ENGLAND AND WALES
Details: The Rape Crisis Federation was launched in October 1996 and exists to provide a range of
facilities and resources to enable the continuance and development of Rape Crisis Groups throughout
Wales and England.
www.cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk/rcf-archive/groups-worcestshire.htm
01223 245888
Details: The Rape Crisis Federation was launched in October 1996 and exists to provide a range of
facilities and resources to enable the continuance and development of Rape Crisis Groups throughout
Wales and England.
www.cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk/rcf-archive/groups-worcestshire.htm
01223 245888
SANE
Details: SANELINE was established in 1992 as the first national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering
practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems. The service is open from 12 noon until 2am and receives tens of thousands of calls every year from service
users, family members, carers and health professionals. www.sane.org.uk 0845 7678000
Details: SANELINE was established in 1992 as the first national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering
practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anybody affected by mental health problems. The service is open from 12 noon until 2am and receives tens of thousands of calls every year from service
users, family members, carers and health professionals. www.sane.org.uk 0845 7678000
SOCIAL ANXIETY UK
Details: Three main aims of this site are to provide a starting point for people just finding out
about SA and related issues, to enable them to access further information through this site and
through external links; to act as a central hub for the community of those with social anxiety
problems in the UK; and to attempt to raise the profile of SA problems and campaign for change.
www.social-anxiety.org.uk
Details: Three main aims of this site are to provide a starting point for people just finding out
about SA and related issues, to enable them to access further information through this site and
through external links; to act as a central hub for the community of those with social anxiety
problems in the UK; and to attempt to raise the profile of SA problems and campaign for change.
www.social-anxiety.org.uk
TRIUMPH OVER PHOBIA
Details: Triumph Over Phobia (TOP U.K.) runs a national network of self-help groups to help people with
phobia or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to overcome their problems using graded self-exposure.
This means learning how to face up to your fears in a very gradual and structured way so that eventually the anxiety should decrease.
www.triumphoverphobia.com 0845 600 9601
Details: Triumph Over Phobia (TOP U.K.) runs a national network of self-help groups to help people with
phobia or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) to overcome their problems using graded self-exposure.
This means learning how to face up to your fears in a very gradual and structured way so that eventually the anxiety should decrease.
www.triumphoverphobia.com 0845 600 9601
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