No Panic
93 Brands Farm Way
Telford
Shropshire
TF3 2JQ
Tel: 01952 590005
Fax: 01952 270962

HELPLINE (01952) 590545
FREE-PHONE (0800) 783 1531 Information line only (Ansafone)

Description:
No Panic is a voluntary organisation that aims to aid the relief and recovery of people who suffer from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, and other related anxiety disorders, including tranquilliser withdrawal.
As well as providing a range of information and support services via post and telephone for people with abnormal anxiety, No Panic uses teleconferencing facilities to run Telephone Recovery Groups.
A Telephone Recovery Group takes one hour a week for twelve weeks. Each group has six members and a trained leader and uses cognitive and behavioural techniques to help members manage and reduce anxiety related problems. The aim is to provide relief from current symptoms and to equip the group member with the techniques and confidence to manage any future episodes.

Referrals:
Refer yourself by phoning the helpline or office numbers

Rural Stress Support Network
Newport Cottage Hospital Care Centre
Upper Bar
Newport
Shropshire
TF10 7EH
Tel: 0870 7074445

Description:
The network aims to support anybody living in a rural area who suffers with stress or depression and offers :
· Free and confidential suppport in person or by phone
· A volunteer to suit your needs and maintain contact by telephone or visits
· A network of trained volunteers active throughout the Marches area
· Information about other help agencies and the services they offer.

Referral route:
You can refer yourself by phone or get somebody else to refer you.

Rural Stress Information Network
Arthur Rank Centre
Stoneleigh Park
Warwickshire
CV8 2LZ

Tel: 024 7641 2916
Fax: 024 7641 2560
Email: rusin@btinternet.com

Description:
The Rural Stress Information Network is an 'umbrella' charity, working with a range of partners in England and Wales and at the local level with farming and rural support groups. Its aims are:

• To be an authoritative source of information and advice concerning initiatives intended to help alleviate rural stress

• To encourage the development of practical solutions which will help people living in rural areas who feel distressed or suicidal

• To be a source of information about the causes and extent of rural stress

ruralMinds
The Arthur Rank Centre
National Agricultural Centre
Stoneleigh Park
Warwickshire
CV8 2LZ

Tel: 024 7641 4366
Fax: 024 7641 4369
Email: ruralMinds@ruralnet.org.uk

Herefordshire and Shropshire contact:
Lilian Owens
Project worker
Tel: 07977 509037
Email: lilianowens@hotmail.com

Description:
ruralMinds is an organisation affiliated to Mind, the national mental health charity, and aims to :

• To promote better mental health for country people, developing innovative support and care networks
• To provide information and training for volunteers and professionals, working in rural communities
• To influence purchasing decisions to provide accessible rural mental health services

Home-Start Herefordshire
83 Widemarsh St
Hereford
HR4 9EU
Tel: 01432 371212
Email: homestart.hereford@virgin.net

Hours:
9.00am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Contact:
Jill Hiscox

Description:
Homestart is a leading charitable organisation that provides support, friendship and practical help to young families who have children under 5. It has branches all over the UK and trains and provides volunteers to support families that are struggling with under school age children.

Referrals:
You can refer yourself by phone or get somebody else to refer you.

South Herefordshire Voluntary Action
20 Broad Street
Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR9 7EA.
Tel: 01989 567653.
Fax: 01989 567443.
Email: shva@wyenet.co.uk

Herefordshire Community Care Alliance
Chapel Yard
Burgess St
Leominster
HR6 8DE
Tel: 01568 613333
Email: hcca@care4free.net

Contact:
Brenda Jacobs

Service Description:
HCCA is a network of voluntary groups working in community health and social care with both adults and children. The network does not work with individuals but supports voluntary groups that then work with service users and carers.

Charges:
£10 per year group membership.