Hounslow Youth Counselling Service

ALOPECIA UK
Support, advice and practical information for anyone affected by alopecia.

ANXIETY UK - Trichotillomania Fact Sheet
Free, downloadable fact sheet giving an overview of trichotillomania (hair pulling), as well as a look at some of the evidence based approaches to treating it. 

CALM - CALMZONE
0800 585858
Support for wellbeing issues including concerns about hair loss. 

CANCER RESEARCH UK - Coping with Hair Loss
Hair loss can be a side effect of some cancer treatments - this site will help you find creative ways to cope.

LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST 
Wig requests - 01432 760060
General Enquiries - 01432 352359
The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions. 

MACMILLAN UK
Hair loss can be a side effect of some cancer treatments - this site will help you find creative ways to cope.

NHS - Guide to Hair Loss
Information about advice about hair loss. 

NHS - Guide to Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)
NHS guide to Trichotillomania or hair pulling, which is when someone cannot resist the urge to pull out their hairon their head or other places including eyebrows or eyelashes. 

TRICHOTILLOMANIA (UK) Support
Support and information for adults and children who engage in hair pulling including eye brows and eye lashes.

TLC FOUNDATION FOR BFRB's
BRFBs are body focused repetitive behaviours which include hair pulling, nail biting and skin picking.  This website has information, tools and advice for a range of BRFB's.

BOOKS, BLOGS, VLOGS AND PODCASTS: 

- You Are Not Alone - Compulsive Hair Pulling, The Enemy Within by Cheryn Salazar

Inspiring quotes about Happiness:
• Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." - Albus Dumbledore, in Harry Potter books by J. K. Rowling

• 'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' - Dalai Lama

• 'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' Archbishop Desmond Tut

• "The noblest art is that of making others happy." PT Barnum

ACTION FOR HAPPINESS - Monthly Wellbeing Calendars
AforH monthly calendars are packed with actions you can take to help create a happier and kinder world. Click a free calendar to download using the link above  - you can find other language versions there too!

ACTION FOR HAPPINESS - 10 keys to Happiness
A for H identify 10 keys for happier living (see image below).  Link here to find out more.

THE HAPPY BROADCAST 
Positive news expressed through art. The Happy Broadcast is also on Instagram and Facebook.

THE HAPPY PLACE - Fearne Cotton
Podcast series builds on the success of bestseller HAPPY where Fearne draws on her own experiences and shares advice from experts on how to work through feeling blue to finding joy each day. Fearne chats to inspiring individuals who have either made a change in their own lives or who help people every day to find a different way of looking at life. 

BOOKS, BLOGS, VLOGS, FILMS:
- Action for Happiness - '50 Ways to Feel Happy' A book by Vanessa King
A book packed with activities and ideas to try with family, friends and on your own to help you build your happiness skills!

- The Book of Joy - Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
This bestselling book, now made into a film, features Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they have continued to radiate compassion, humour and above all, joy.

To celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala. The two men spent a week discussing a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of suffering?

Full of love, warmth and hope, The Book of Joy offers us the chance to experience their journey from first embrace to final goodbye.

You may also find it useful to see resources in other sections of this directory under sections such as Sexual Harassment, Hate Crime or Stalking.  You might also find it helpful to check out our HYCS' pocket guide resources on Consent and Sexual Violence.

ASK FOR ANGELA
On a date that feels a bit weird or is going wrong?  This safety scheme run by the Met allows people who feel like they are in an unsafe situation in many bars, nightclubs or licensed premises who have signed up for the scheme to ask for help using the “Angela” code word, informing a staff member of their need, and allowing them to access discreet help.

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE text 61016
The BTP Text Service 61016 (or call 0800 40 50 40) is available when you want to contact them directly and discretely about an issue or crime on the transport network which doesn't require an emergency response. You can report any behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable or report if you witness an incident, such as:

If your issue concerns buses or roads, you can contact local police anywhere in the country by dialling the control room on 101.

If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use the BTP textphone service 18000 or text on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.

Definition
A hate crime (also known as a bias-motivated crime or bias crime) is a prejudice-motivated crime which occurs when a perpetrator targets a victim because of their membership (or perceived membership) of a certain social group or race. 

MET POLICE - Guidance: What is Hate Crime?
A hate crime is when someone commits a crime against you because of your disability, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, or any other perceived difference.

It doesn’t always include physical violence. Someone using offensive language towards you or harassing you because of who you are, or who they think you are, is also a crime. The same goes for someone posting abusive or offensive messages about you online.

CALL HATE OUT
0808 801 0576 or text 07717 989 025
A confidential 24-hour support service for young people under 18 experiencing or witnessing a Hate Crime.  A service provided by Stop Hate UK.

EACH (Educational Action Challenging Homophobia) 0808 1000 143
Provide services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality including a telephone helpline.
EACH provides a free and confidential, homophobic, biphobic or transphobic bullying reporting service for children and young people up to 18 years of age. If you have been a target of this bullying you can call the freephone Helpline on 0808 1000 143 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm).

GALOP
- LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0800 999 5428
- Conversion Therapy - 800 130 3335
- LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline - 020 7704 204
The UK's largest independent therapy organisation working with gender/sexual diversity clients.  If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence ordomestic abuse, we’re here for you.  Also support LGBTQ people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system.

KICK IT OUT APP - Hate Crime Reporting Tool
Report hate crime at football matches using the Kick It Out reporting tool (see App Zone). Available on Google Play and App Store.

KICK IT OUT - Reporting Line 0800 169 9414
Confidentially report incidents of discrimination and hate crime within football via the Kick It Out Reporting phone line or website reporting form.

SOCIAL MEDIA -  HOW TO REPORT ABUSE:
If you witness or experience harassment, bullying or safety concerns on social media you can report the problem on the platforms' reporting system - here are some links to help:
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Snapchat
- TikTok
- Twitter 
- You Tube

TELL MAMA
0800 456 1226
Tell Mama supports victims of anti-Muslim hate and is a public service which also measures and monitors anti-Muslim incidents.

TRUE VISION (Report It)
True Vision has been developed so that you can report hate crimes online - you don't have to visit a police station to report. Downloadable guide for those affected by hate crime - click here .

You may also find it useful to look up other areas of this directory including A for Autism. 

AUTISM PARENTING MAGAZINE
Head banging can be a sign of 'stimming' behaviour.  Stimming is a short name for  'self-stimulatory behaviour' which may be found in individuals on the Autism Spectrum Disorder as a way to self soothe. Stimming is repetitive behaviour including head banging, hand flapping, rocking, or making noises or sounds. 

CHALLENING BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION
Offer support for those with or supporting those with severe learning disabilities. Offer a range of support resources about challenging behaviour and connected issues.  They define challenging behaviour as 'a range of behaviours which some people with severe learning disabilities may display to get needs met'.
Produce a 'quick read' challenging behaviour guide - download here. 

NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY - Guide to Stimming
Stimming or self-stimulating behaviour includes arm or hand-flapping, finger-flicking, rocking, jumping, spinning or twirling, head-banging and complex body movements.   Read the NAS Guide at the address above.

You may also find it helpful to check out other areas on this website.  For example, see also the App Zone for NHS Go and Student Health App information, and other sections of this A-Z Support directory including H for Health General,  Nutrition, M for Mental Health, S for Sexual Health, Teeth & Teeth Care.

ACNE SUPPORT
Information and support about acne from the British Association of Dermatologists - causes, treatments and how to prevent scarring.

ANXIETY UK - Health Anxiety Fact Sheet
Download this free fact sheet to help manage health anxiety. 

ASTHMA UK
0300 222 5800
Speak to an asthma expert nurse for free advice or visit the website for information.

ATAXIA UK
Support and information about 'Ataxia’, an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders that affect balance, coordination and speech.

BAGGY TROUSERS - "Have the Guts to Check Your Nuts" 
A charity who raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of testicular cancer, actively promoting the benefits of early detection and encouraging men to visit their GP if they detect any of the signs or symptoms.
Link here showing you how to 'check your nuts'. 

BOWEL & BLADDER UK
0161 214 4591.
Contact for advice on bladder and bowel health, continence promotion and options for managing incontinence, products, as well as signposting to services. 

THE BRAIN CHARITY
The Brain Charity offers support and practical information for anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends, and carers. Neurological conditions include stroke, brain injury, dementia, cluster headaches, and many rarer ones too. Based in Liverpool offering local support services and able to offer  information nationally. 

THE BRAIN & SPINE FOUNDATION 0808 808 1000
The Brain & Spine Foundation provides support and quality information to people affected by brain and spine conditions, in order to reduce anxiety and help inform their choices.

BRITTLE BONE SOCIETY

CHIVA (HIV Support) 0117 9055149 
Chiva offer support around HIV and living with HIV including information for young people, parents and professionals who want to know more about HIV.  You will find lots of information here about living with HIV, understanding your rights and talking about HIV plus stories and thoughts shared by young people living with HIV.

Link here to watch a film called Growing up with HIV, made by young people living with HIV in association with the NCB and Science Museum. 

COELIAC UK
0333 322 2033
Coeliac UK is the charity for people who need to live without gluten, helping people with coeliac disease and other gluten related conditions live happier, healthier lives. Support for those with or having questions or concerns about Coeliac disease.  Link here to the Gluten Free Hub by Coeliac UK for advice, information, recipes and ideas.

COPPAFEEL
"Everyone has breast tissue and people of all genders can get breast cancer. To be clear and consistent, we (Coppafeel) use the word ‘breasts’ in our health information, rather than boobs, pecs or chest." Information, resources and support for all.

CROHN'S & COLITIS UK - 0300 2225700
Support and information from symptoms to management tips and links to support such as IBD nurses for anyone concerned about or diagnosed with Crohn's or Colitis, the two main forms of inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s Disease is one of the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The other main form of IBD is a condition known as Ulcerative Colitis. This organisation offers information and support for anyone affected by Crohn's or Colitis.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST
0300 373 1000 or 020 3795 2184
Information and support about any aspect of cystic fibrosis.

DAISY NETWORK
Provides information and support to women diagnosed with POI - Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (also known as Premature Menopause).  They offer a network of people to talk to, information about treatments and research and campaign to raise awareness.

DIABETES UK
0345 123 2399
Information and advice about all aspects of living with diabetes.

EDS (EHLERS-DANLOSS) SUPPORT UK
Helpline 0800 9078518
The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of thirteen individual genetic conditions, all of which affect the body’s connective tissue.  Find out information, support and advice for those affected. 
- EDS School Toolkit Download, to help those with EDS navigate school.

EPILEPSY ACTION
Provide support and expert advice, raise awareness and fight for a better deal for people with epilepsy.

EPILEPSY SOCIETY
01494 601 40
The UK's leading charity for epilepsy research and support including offering an epilepsy helpline.

ERIC - The Children's Bowel & Bladder Charity 0808 169 9949
ERIC is the national charity dedicated to improving children’s bowel and bladder health and to reduce the impact of continence problems on children and their families.

NATIONAL EXCEMEA SOCIETY
Find out about the different types of eczema, treatments and triggers and download booklets or factsheets.

THE GUT STUFF
You have the power to change your gut health, and because every gut is unique, your diet should be too.  The Gut Stuff are here to help with 'gut tips' on diet, fibre, hydration, information about gut conditions and more.

HEADWAY
0808 800 2244
helpline@headway.org.uk
Headway is the UK-wide charity that works to improve life after brain injury by providing vital support and information services. Offers information and factsheets on all aspects of brain injury from concussion through to traumatic brain injury; a range of booklets and publications designed to help people understand and cope with the effects of brain injury; an emergency fund to assist people dealing with the financial implications in the immediate aftermath of a brain injury;a Brain Injury Identity Card to help in everyday situations and if you come into contact with the criminal justice system.

HMSA (HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROMES ASSOCIATION)
Helpline (24/7) 0333 011 6388
The Hypermobility Syndromes Association  supports everyone with symptomatic hypermobility – whatever the cause, however mildly or severely they may be affected, and whether or not they are diagnosed.

LITTLE PRINCESS TRUST 
Wig requests - 01432 760060
General Enquiries - 01432 352359
The Little Princess Trust provides free real hair wigs to children and young people, up to 24 years, who have lost their own hair through cancer treatment or other conditions.

MENINGITIS NOW
0808 80 10 388
Information and support about Meningitis - signs and symptoms download card (link here).

MIGRAINE TRUST UK
0808 802 0066
UK charity offering information and support for anyone affected by migraine headaches.

MS SOCIETY
0808 800 8000
Emotional support and information to anyone living with MS including helplines and newletter. Helpline open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm except bank holidays. They also have a confidential email service: helpline@mssociety.org.uk.

MS TRUST
0800 032 3839
Information and support including MS resources for children and young people.
MSTV UK - You Tube channel for young people affected by MS.

NAPS - National Association of Premenstrual Syndrome
NAPS provide information advice and support to PMS sufferers and their families with the express purpose of the condition being successfully managed. 

NATIONAL EXCEMA SOCIETY
0800 448 0818
Support organisation with information about the different types of eczema, treatments and triggers, offering a range of booklets and factsheets to download.

Link here to a downloadable NES guide for teens with excema: 

NHS 111 - Call 111
If you have communication difficulties call 18001 111 on a textphone or use the NHS 111 BSL interpreter if you are deaf.
NHS 111 can help you if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.  NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NHS GO
NHS Go gives young people access to clinically-approved medical information, tailored to them.
The NHS Go website and the NHS Go app provide a confidential, health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.  Find services near you, test your general health knowledge and read up on all the latest and most important in healthcare.

ONE YOU HOUNSLOW 
Information and advice for Hounslow Borough, UK to support mental and physical help including access to free exercise videos for use at home, tips and ideas to help you drink less and manage mental and physical health.

OMS - Overcoming MS
Overcoming MS (OMS) educates, supports and empowers people with MS in evidence-based lifestyle and medication choices that improve health outcomes. Link here to a range of support resources.

OUR TIME
Our Time supports children and young people who have a parent or guardian with a mental illness or mental health difficulty offering information and support.

PAIN CONCERN
0300 123 0789 helpline
Work to improve the lives of people living with pain and those who care for them.
Produce the Airing Pain Podcast online radio programme and podcast.

POSITIVELY UK
0207 713 0444
Talk to Positively about any aspect of diagnosis, care and living with HIV.

PSORIASIS ASSOCIATION UK
01604 251 620 (helpline)
mail@psoriasis-association.org.uk or WhatsApp 07387 716 439
The leading UK national charity and membership organisation for people affected by psoriasis.  Provides information and works to raise awareness.

PTSD UK
Organisation that raises awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder – no matter the trauma that caused it.

RIPRAP
Support for teenagers with a parent who has cancer.

SAY APHASIA
Aphasia is a communication disability which occurs when the communication centres of the brain are damaged.
Say Aphasia offer a range of relaxed, drop in groups both in person and online or via Whatsapp.  They also offer a befriending service via the NHS in some regions for anyone who has suffered a stroke.

SCOLIOSIS ASSOCIATION UK - 020 8964 1166
Support, information and advice.

SCOLIOSIS RESEARCH SOCIETY 
Information and research around spinal issues including a section for adolescents - link here. 

SHINGLES SUPPORT SOCIETY 
Answers to all your questions about shingles, about post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) and the shingles vaccine.

STROKE ASSOCIATION
0300 3300 740
Information, advice and support to help people to rebuild their lives after stroke.
Watch their What is a Stroke video here.

TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
Get support from TCT whether you have cancer, you’re worried about cancer or someone you know has been given a cancer diagnosis.

TERENCE HIGGINS TRUST(THT)
THT Direct - 08 802 1221
info@tht.org.uk.
THT are the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity. They support people living with HIV and amplify their voices, and help the people using our services to achieve good sexual health offering support, advice and information.

VERITY
A UK charity for women who are affected by polycystic ovary disease.

VERSUS ARTHRITIS
Information, downloadable leaflets, directory and advice for anyone affected by arthritic conditions including support for young people affected - link to the young people's section here.

WE ARE UNDEFEATABLE
"We Are Undefeatable" is a movement supporting people with a range of long term health conditions.  When you’re managing a health condition, being active is about finding what works for you which can include ways to move that many people don’t realise count. How you feel can change from day-to-day, everybody’s situation is unique, and moving more when you can is just as important as accepting when you can’t. 

YOUNG EPILEPSY
UK charity dedicated to creating better lives for children and young people with epilepsy and related conditions. Provide diagnosis, assessment and rehabilitation for children and young people with epilepsy. Provide a range of support and information for parents, children and young people and training for professionals.

YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER
Information and support for young people impacted  by Cancer to help families find the strength to face everything cancer throws at them. Provide support that’s easy to access and meets individual needs. 

You may also find it helpful to look under other areas of this directory including H for Health Conditions - Specific Conditions/Problems.

CHILDLINE - Visiting Your GP
Advice about visiting your doctor, with all of your questions answered.

DOC READY
It can be difficult to talk about mental health and especially hard to talk to people or ask for help. Doc Ready have put together tools that may help you prepare for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss your (mental) health covering everything including your rights and confidentiality.

HEALTH FOR TEENS
Advice and information on all aspects of teen health.

HOUNSLOW'S CHAT HEALTH TEAM 
If you are worried about any aspect of your health, feeling stressed about anything text 07507 333176 and a member of the NHS school nursing team will come back to you within 24 hours from 9am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

KIDSHEALTH
Health advice for parents, kids and teens.

LIFESAVER - Website and App
Learn CPR and lifesaving skills through Lifesaver who produce a range of interactive films and a free app to help you learn skills such as CPR to cope with crisis situations such as cardiac arrest and choking.   Free app available for download for both android and Apple devices.

MENS' HEALTH FORUM
Access to free, fast advice for men about health issues. 

NHS 111 - Call 111
If you have communication difficulties call 18001 111 on a textphone or use the NHS 111 BSL interpreter if you are deaf.
NHS 111 can help you if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.  NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NHS GO
NHS Go gives young people access to clinically-approved medical information, tailored to them.
The NHS Go website and the NHS Go app provide a confidential, health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.  Find services near you, test your general health knowledge and read up on all the latest and most important in healthcare.

ONE YOU HOUNSLOW 
Information and advice for Hounslow Borough, UK to support mental and physical help including access to free exercise videos for use at home, tips and ideas to help you drink less and manage mental and physical health.

PAIN TOOLKIT
A pain self-management support website offering resources such as the 12 'Pain Toolkit tools' - all practical strategies designed to help people manage their persistent pain more effectively. These tools include simple skills for pacing and planning activities, relaxation to get back on track and in the driving seat.

WOMEN'S HEALTH CONCERN
This is the patient arm of the BMS who provide a confidential, independent service to advise, inform and reassure women about their gynaecological, sexual and post reproductive health.

CHILDLINE
0800 1111
If you are hearing voices or have any other unusual sensory experiences which are concerning you, talking to someone can really help. 

HEARING VOICES NETWORK
Resources, information, training and support.  

BE IN THE KNOW
Get the facts about sexual health and HIV at this world-leading website.

BODY & SOUL CHARITY
Body & Soul was established to address the gap in HIV services that provided targeted support for children, young people, and families.

CHIVA (HIV Support)
0117 9055149 
Chiva offer support around HIV and living with HIV including nformation for young people, parents and professionals who want to know more about HIV.  You will find lots of information here about living with HIV, understanding your rights and talking about HIV plus stories and thoughts shared by young people living with HIV.

Link here to watch a film called Growing up with HIV, made by young people living with HIV.

NATIONAL AIDS MAP (NAM)
NAM shares information about HIV & AIDS and provide 'independent, accurate & accessible information about HIV'.

Useful resources including: Contraception: information for people with HIV | aidsmap

NATIONAL AIDS TRUST
NAT is a UK HIV rights charity who work to stop HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality, and to end new HIV transmissions.

POSITIVELY UK 
0207 7713 044
Support and information - talk to Positively UK about any aspect of your diagnosis, care and living with HIV.

TERENCE HIGGINS TRUST(THT)
THT Direct - 08 802 1221
info@tht.org.uk.
THT are the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity. They support people living with HIV and amplify their voices, and help the people using our services to achieve good sexual health offering support, advice and information.

WORLD AIDS DAY - 1st December
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

LOCAL RESOURCES: HOUNSLOW BOROUGH AND SURROUNDS

CHERISH HOUNSLOW - METRO
CHERISH HOUNSLOW - NAZ
The Cherish Programme offers a range of services run by Metro and NAZ -  including counselling, HIV/Aids support and more.

NAZ charity (based in Hammersmith) work to address sexual health inequalities in Black, Brown and Global Majority and LGBTQ+ communities.

NHS - Hoarding Disorder
A hoarding disorder is where someone acquires an excessive number of items and stores them in a chaotic manner, usually resulting in unmanageable amounts of clutter. The items can be of little or no monetary value.

BOOKS, BLOGS, VLOGS AND VIDEOS

- Understanding Hoarding by Jo Cooke
This book aims to help those who are affected by hoarding difficulties, including friends and family and explains what it is, common symptoms and how to manage it.

AKT
AKT supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.

We support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training, in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates lgbtq+ identities.

CENTREPOINT
0800 800 0661 
Youth homelessness charity - if you or a young person you know is homeless or at risk of homelessness and about to lose your home Centrepoint can help, offering advice to anyone in England aged 16-25. 

GROUNDSWELL
Resources on all aspects of wellbeing and mental health for those experiencing homelessness and front line workers. 

NIGHTSTOP
Nightstop provides emergency overnight accommodation for young homeless people age 16-25 who are facing a night on the streets or sleeping in an unsafe place.

RUNAWAY HELPLINE
Free Call/text on 116000.
Support and advice for anyone who has run away from home.

SHELTER
0808 800 4444
Provides practical advice and support through their team of housing officers via phone, in person or online on all aspects of housing and homelessness.  

STREETLINK - London Region
STREETLINK - National 
Connects rough sleepers to local support services - if you are rough sleeping or if you are concerned about someone over the age of 18 sleeping rough in London, send an alert to StreetLink.  
If you believe that the person you are concerned about is under 18, or is in immediate danger, please call 999.

THE ALBERT KENNEDY TRUST
Support for LGBTQ+ people facing homelessness.

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW:
HOMELESSNESS - 020 8583 3942 or out of hours emergency 020 8583 2222  
Contact this number if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness in London Borough of Hounslow.  If you are at risk of becoming homeless, the council has a duty under the Homelessness Reduction Act to offer advice and support to try to prevent you from becoming homeless.  This can be by helping you to stay in your current home, or if this is not possible, helping to you to find somewhere else to live.

FOOTBALL V HOMOPHOBIA 
FvH is an international initiative that exists to challenge discrimination based on sexual orientation gender identity and expression at all levels of football.

See also other sections of this directory including Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence, FGM for other support services.

IKWRO (Iranian & Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation)
0207 920 6460.
IKWRO’s mission is to protect Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls who are at risk of  ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation and domestic violence and to promote their rights. They provide direct services for women and girls.

KARMA NIRVANA
0800 5999 247
Honour Based Abuse Helpline - 0800 5999 247
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm.
If you are in immediate danger call 999 
info@karmanirvana.org.uk
If you are being pressured to get married against your will or fear to bring shame or dishonour on your family, have been emotionally or physically abused or fear being disowned you can talk in confidence to Karma Nirvana. 

EDS (EHLERS-DANLOSS) SUPPORT UK
Helpline 0800 9078518
The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of thirteen individual genetic conditions, all of which affect the body’s connective tissue.  Find out information, support and advice for those affected. 
- EDS School Toolkit Free Download, to help those with EDS navigate school.

HMSA (HYPERMOBILITY SYNDROMES ASSOCIATION)
Helpline (24/7) 0333 011 6388
The Hypermobility Syndromes Association  supports everyone with symptomatic hypermobility – whatever the cause, however mildly or severely they may be affected, and whether or not they are diagnosed.