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A- Z of external wellbeing resources

An A-Z of resources for different issues, and diverse communities to support your welfare.

Welfare resources

We hope that you’ll feel comfortable coming to talk to us, but we understand you may wish to seek external or specialist support. We’ve put together a list of resources so you can begin to explore options that are best for you.

Content warning: some of the topics mentioned in this list may be upsetting for some.

 Abuse
 Child abuse
 Domestic abuse
 Male survivors
ADHD 
DAS service - UoR
ADHD study tips
ADHD UK
ADHD MIND
Alcohol and Drugs
Drug and Alcohol information – UoR
Find local support via the NHS
NHS drink less campaign
FRANK-Honest information about drugs
Change Grow Live: Information on alcohol treatment options
The Samaritans
Anxiety and Panic

Anxiety UK

Anxiety and mental health support
SANE - emotional support
The Samaritans
MIND - what is anxiety and panic
Autism
DAS service - UoR
National Autistic Society
Bereavement
Cruse bereavement support
The Good Grief Trust
Survivors of bereavement by suicide
The Samaritans
Let's Talk About Loss support group
Bullying and Harassment
Never OK - UoR
Cancer
Cancer Research UK – list of useful resources
MACMILLAN – A to Z list of resources
MACMILLAN – Supporting someone with cancer
The Samaritans
Counselling - Private
The Counselling Directory
The British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapist (BACP)
Cyber Crime
Cyber-crime helpline
Disordered Eating
BEAT - Disordered Eating Support
The Samaritans
Expectant Parents
University Student Parental Policy
University expectant parents' resources
Financial Support
Finance support - UoR
Financial resources - UoR
Citizens Advice Bureau – Debt and Money
Action Fraud
Gambling Support
GamCare
Citizens Advice Bureau – Gambling Support
Be Gamble Aware
Global support lines – for those outside the UK
Crisis lines around the world
International helplines
Housing
Reading Students' Union - Housing Advice
Help from your local council
Shelter - Housing Advice
Citizens Advice Bureau - Housing
UPP - halls information
LGBT+
Support U
NHS - Gender Dysphoria
Switchboard
The Samaritans
Galop
Reading Students' Union - LGBT+ society
Self-Harm
SANE - emotional support
MIND - Self Harm Information
The Samaritans
Battle Scars
Sexual Health
Safe Sex Berkshire
Sexual Assault
Trust House
Safe Sex Berkshire - Sexual Assault and Rape
Survivors - men overcoming sexual violence
Rape Crisis
Report & Support 
Study Support
Study Advice Team - UoR
Study Guides - UoR
Suicide
PAPYRUS
Suicide Prevention UK
The Samaritans
Victim of Crime
Victim Support
Berkshire Women's Aid
Victims First
Report & Support 

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