Alcohol
AL-ANON ALATEEN (for relatives of alcoholics)
0207 403 0888 (10am to 10pm)
Web: www.al-anonuk.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous
0845 769 7555 (calls charged at local rate)
Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
National Drink Line
0800 917 8282
Web: www.alcoholconcern.org.uk and www.wrecked.co.uk
Animals
Dog Lost
0844 800 3220
Website: www.doglost.co.uk
PDSA
0800 731 2502
Website: www.pdsa.org.uk/
RSPCA
0870 55 55 999
Website: www.rspca.org
Beating Eating Disorders
08456 341414
08456 347650 – Youth Line
Web:www.b-eat.co.uk/
Children
Childline
0800 1111
Web: www.childline.org.uk
NSPCC
0808 800 5000
Web: www.nspcc.org.uk
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice Bureau, Tonbridge
01732 350099
Web: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Crimestoppers
The place where you can anonymously report a crime.
0800 555 111
Web: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Dentist
NHS Direct Helpline
0845 4647
Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
British Dental Health Foundation Helpline
0845 063 1188 (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday)
Doctor
In case of emergency, please dial 999.
If you are feeling ill now please call 0845 4647 for nurse advice
Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
If you need to see a doctor, call your local surgery for Doctors On Call number.
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence
Freephone (24/7)
0808 2000 247
Web: www.hiddenhurt.co.uk or www.womensaid.org.uk
Drugs
Frank
For honest and helpful information regarding drugs talk to Frank via email or telephone.
0800 77 66 00 (24 hour drugs advice line)
Web: www.talktofrank.com
Kenward Trust & Grey Zebra
Kenward House,
Yalding,
Kent
A Christian charity offering help, counselling, support and accommodation for those coping with drug addiction
Tel: 01622 814187 or
Tel: 01622 817820
Web:www.kenwardtrust.org.uk
Electricity
If your power supply is interrupted in Kent, Surrey and Sussex call:
0800 783 8866
Emotional Support
The Samaritans provide non-judgemental emotional support for anyone feeling depressed or in distress.
08457 909090
Web: www.samaritans.org.uk
Mental Health Matters
ConfidentialÌýwell being support free telephone line for all Kent Residents which also offers a service similar to MSN whereby you can chat to a counsellors online. If you feelÌý low, anxious or stressedÌý talking to another person might help you cope.
Telephone 0800 107 0160
www.mentalhealthmatters.co.uk
Fire Services
In case of emergency please dial 999
Web www.kent.fire-uk.org
Gas
If you smell gas call National Grid FREE on 0800 111 999 immediately and tell them your location.
Gay and Lesbian
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
020 7837 7324
Web: www.llgs.org.uk
Kent Lesbian Line
01622 763573
Web: home.freeuk.net/kll/
Giving Blood
0845 7 711 711
Web:www.blood.co.uk
Heating
Warm Front
Warm Front makes homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient. The Warm Front Grant provides a package of insulation and heating improvements up to the value of £2,700.
0800 316 2805
Web: www.warmfront.co.uk
Housing
Shelter (free helpline providing housing advice)
0808 800 4444
Web: www.shelter.org.uk
Kent County Council
08458 247 247
Web: www.kent.gov.uk/
Kent Police
In case of emergency, please dial 999.
To report a non-urgent crime contact the Force Communications Centre on
01622 690690.
For all local policing matters contact:
North Kent: 01474 331055
West Kent:Ìý 01732 771055
Maidstone:Ìý 01622 690055
Medway: 01634 891055
Swale:Ìý 01795 477055
Canterbury:Ìý 01227 762 055
Thanet:Ìý 01843 231055
South East Kent:Ìý 01303 850055
Weald:Ìý 01233 611055
Or visit www.kent.police.uk
Missing Persons
Missing Persons Helpline
0500 700 700
Web: www.missingpersons.org
Organ Donation
Organ Donation register
NHS Organ Donor Line: 0300 123 23 23
Lines open: 24 hours, 365 days a year
Website:
www.nhs.uk/livewell/Donation/Pages/Organdonation
Relationships
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through their website.
0845 456 1310
Web: www.relate.org.uk/
Road Safety
Road Peace is a UK charity providing support to the victims of road crashes and their families.
0845 45 00 355
Web: www.roadpeace.org/
Social Care and Health
24 hour helpline: 08458 247 100
Web: www.kent.gov.uk/SocialCare/
Solicitor/Legal Advice
Community Legal Service Direct
0845 345 4345
Web: www.clsdirect.org.uk
Telephones
Telephone Preference Service
Register your number with TPS if you do not wish to receive unsolicited sales and marketing telephone calls.
0845 070707
Web: www.tpsonline.org.uk
Victim Support
Victim Support Helpline
0845 30 30 900
Web: www.victimsupport.org.uk
