Other Sources of Help

You can go to your doctor’s surgery and ask about counselling.  NHS counselling is free.  It is not however always available, the number of sessions is likely to be limited and there tend to be long waiting lists.

Samaritans  Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. 0845 790 90 90
08457 90 90 90; jo@samaritans.org; www.samaritans.org

Relate deal with couple relationships of all sorts.  They will see you alone or with a partner.  There is a charge, though some allowance is made for income.  There is an outpost of the Lincoln Branch which works in Spalding for a few hours each week: 01522 524 922
There is a local branch at:
Peterborough 01733 568 551
Stamford has an outpost of Peterborough branch - 01733 568 551
Lincoln has another outpost at Boston - 01522 524922

Cruse are specialists in working with people bereaved by death.
The nearest branch is Boston: 01205 357396

Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experience.  Supportline: 0845 30 30 900

Children and Young people:
Childline UK: 0800-1111.  Helpline available 24/7.  They have a useful website: www.childline.org.uk/

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