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The following organisations cover the whole of Suffolk (unless stated otherwise):

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Tel: 0845 769 7555
Helps people to cope with and overcome addiction to alcohol.

ADFAM Tel: 01394 461433
Support for families and individuals involved in the misuse of drugs.

AIDS/HIV

  • Aids Helpline Tel: 0800 567123
  • Ipswich Aids Helpline Tel: 01473 232007 (Ipswich area)
  • Fightback Trust Tel: 01502 531300 (Lowestoft & Waveney area)

CHILDLINE Tel: 0800 1111
Free helpline for children in danger or distress.

CONCERN COUNSELLING Tel: 01473 212788

CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE
Counselling service for people who are bereaved.

  • Ipswich Tel: 01473 230888
  • Lowestoft & Waveney Tel: 01502 722234
  • National Tel: 0208 9404818
  • West Suffolk Tel: 01284 766133

DIABETES UK Tel: 0207 4241000
Support for people with diabetes.

EMERGENCY SERVICES Tel: 999

NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000
Telephone helpline for people concerned with child abuse.

PARENTLINE PLUS Tel: 0808 800 2222
Support service for people caring with children.

RAPE CRISIS Tel: 01473 715333

SAMARITANS
Providers of emotional support for people in crisis.

  • Ipswich Tel: 01473 211133
  • Lowestoft & Waveney Tel: 01502 589353
  • West Suffolk Tel: 01284 750000

SANELINE Tel: 0845 767 8000
Helpline for people coping with mental health problems.

SUFFOLK GAY AND LESBIAN HELPLINE Freephone: 0808 808 2322

SUFFOLK CARERS Tel: 01473 408030
Support services for Carers in Suffolk.

VICTIM SUPPORT
Support and information for people affected by crime.

  • Ipswich Tel: 01473 231964
  • Lowestoft & Waveney Tel: 01502 584105
  • West Suffolk Tel: 01359 233035

WAVENEY WOMEN'S HEALTH INFORMATION CENTRE
Tel: 01502 519801
Advice and support for women with health/personal issues.

YOUTH ADVICE CENTRE
Confidential advice and counselling service for youths.

  • Ipswich Tel: 01473 225344
  • West Suffolk Tel: 01284 706448