Personal Support
There are many changes (transitions) in a Player’s life: From Academy to Pro, 2nd XI to 1st XI, 1st to International, Selection and De-selection, Managing Relationships, Retirement, Injury etc.
There is lots of help on offer to support you in the following areas:
- Addictions – Alcohol / Drugs / Gambling / Smoking
- Grief / Bereavement
- Relationships
Addictions
PCA Confidential Helpline
Alcoholics Anonymous
0845 7697555 / 0207 833 002
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Al Anon for the Younger person
020 7403 0888
Action on Smoking & Health
(0)20 7739 5902
www.ash.org.uk/
Giving up Smoking – NHS
08001690169
www.givingupsmoking.co.uk/why_give_up
Families Anonymous
0845 1200 660 / 0207498 4680
www.famanon.org.uk
Narcotics Anonymous
020 7251 4007
www.na.org
Cocaine Anonymous
020 7284 1123
www.ca.org
Gamblers Anonymous
08700 508880
www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
Sex Addicts Anonymous
020 8442 0026
The Samaritans
In the UK dial 08457 90 90 90, for the cost of a local call
Grief/Bereavement
PCA Confidential Helpline
Compassionate Friends:
53 North Street, Bristol BS3 1EN. Helpline: 08451 23 23 04. Email information & support: info@tcf.org.uk
Helpline is always answered by a bereaved parent who is there to listen when you need someone to talk to. They can also put you in touch with your nearest local contact and provide you with information about our services. The Helpline also offers support and information to those supporting bereaved families. It is open every day of the year - 9.30am to 10.30pm (GMT).
Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths
Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RT. Helpline 0870 787 0554
CRUSE
Bereavement Care: 126 Sheen Road, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1UR. Tel: 0870 167 1677 (national phone number)
National Association of Bereavement Services
20 Norton Folgate, London E1 6DB. TeI: 020 7247 0617
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society:
28 Portland Place, London W1N 4DE. Helpline: 020 7436 5881
Terrence Higgins Trust:
52-54 Gray's Inn Road, London WC1X 8JU. Helpline: 0845 1221 200
Samaritans:
P.O. Box 90 90, Stirling, FK8 2SA Tel: 08457 909090 in the UK. Samaritans is a registered charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland that provides confidential emotional support to any person who is suicidal or despairing
Relationships
PCA Confidential Helpline
Relate
Offers a wide range of services for couples, families and individuals 0845 456 1310 or www.relate.org.uk
The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Helping you and/or others with any mental illnesses such as Anorexia, Anxieties, Bereavement, Domestic Violence, Learning disabilities etc. www.rcpsych.ac.uk/
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