Useful contacts

There are a number of organisations that work with people with mental health problems who are associated with different faith communities.
Association for Pastoral Care in Mental Health 
Association for Pastoral Care in Mental Health is a national ecumenical charity of Christian foundation working closely with churches, religious groups and others in providing training, support and other services for people with a mental illness and their carers.
Tel: 01483 538936
Email: apcmh@pastoral.org.uk
Web: www.pastoral.org.uk
Address: The National APCMH Secretary, C/o St Marylebone Parish Church
Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LT


Acorn Christian Healing Foundation 
Acorn Christian Foundation, offers a spectrum of services to church and society, groups and individuals, and exists to demonstrate that Christian healing is a sound companion to modern medicine.
Tel: 01420 478121
Email: info@acornchristian.org
Web: www.acornchristian.org
Address:
Acorn Christian Foundation, Whitehill Chase, Bordon, Hampshire GU35 0AP


Jewish Care 
Jewish Care offers an extensive network of services for people who are experiencing emotional difficulties and distress or coping with severe or enduring mental health problems. This includes residential facilities, rehabilitation centres, employment and training initiatives and mental health outreach work.
Tel: 0208 922 2222
Email: jewishcaredirect@jcare.org
Web: www.jewishcare.org


Muslim Women's Helpline 
The Muslim Women's Helpline aims to provide any Muslim girl or woman in a crisis with a free, confidential listening service and referral to Islamic consultants, plus practical help and information where required.
Tel: 020 8904 8193 or 020 8908 6715
Web: http://www.mwhl.org


Union of Muslim Families offers one to one advice and support to families including health problems, afternoon language courses and advice and support in domestic and marriage problems.
Tel: 020 7226 0934
Web: no website
Address: Union of Muslim Families, 55 Balfour Road, London N5 2HD, UK.


Amida Trust 
Amida Trust is based around the Buddhist principles of compassion and a psychology mode based in Buddhist understanding of the mind.
Web: www.amidatrust.com