Recession – family and health
Money worries, losing your job and other effects of the recession can have a major impact on your health, your family and relationships. But there is help and advice on hand.
Stress and health concerns
Local health services
If you need immediate help with coping with a mental health crisis see your GP or hospital. Emergency social services can be contacted on 020 8748 8588. Mental health services are provided by the
West London Mental Health Trust
.
Hammersmith and Fulham MIND
for those with mental health concerns.
H&F drug and alcohol services
for people trying to tackle drug and alcohol issues.
NHS Stressline
Information and a helpline to help anyone distressed by the effects of the recession.
The Samaritans
offer confidential and emotional support to those experiencing personal crises, and help with managing stress.
Parents and Children
Directgov - Caring for Someone
Citizens' Advice Bureau - Family
Tax Credit Helpline
can advise you on what payments you might be able to claim from the government.
Child Benefit Enquiry Line
offers tax-free payment that you can claim for your child, available to anyone who qualifies regardless of income or savings
Connexions Direct
provides advice, support and guidance to young people (aged 13-19) about any issues relating to school, college, work or in your personal life.
The Lone Parent Helpline
offers advice on maintenance, benefits and money.
Family relationships
Relate
provides a wide range of services including counselling for couples, families and individuals.
Domestic violence
help and advice on local services.
Citizens Advice Bureau
offers advice on family matters and individuals' rights, should a partnership or marriage end.
Older people
Directgov - Caring for Someone
Age Concern
provides a wide range of information and advice on issues that affect older people.
Help the Aged
provides reliable information for older people and their carers on issues like housing, health and finance.
Page last updated: 24/09/2010
