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Nacro, the crime reduction charity, aims to make society safer by finding practical solutions to reducing crime. They work to give ex-offenders, disadvantaged people and deprived communities the help they need to build a better future. Nacro runs services nationwide including projects for individuals and communities and research, consultancy and training services for people and organisations involved in reducing crime, including youth crime.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) aims to address the needs of children growing up in families where one or both parents are affected by alcoholism or a similar addictive problem. This includes children of alcohol dependent parents of all ages, many of whose problems only become apparent in adulthood. The charity runs a helpline which provides emotional support and information on these issues, to young people.
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. They offer a service by telephone, email, letter and face to face in most branches.
Elizabeth Finn Care helps people of all ages who struggle to cope with a life in poverty due to, or made worse by, long term physical or mental illness, family breakdown, bereavement or redundancy - and older people on inadequate pensions.
Eighteen And Under is a registered charity that offers confidential support and information to any young person, aged 18 and under, who has experienced sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Appointments can also be made for face-to-face support.
