Samaritans
Provides confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Helpline: 08457 90 90 90 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Website: www.samaritans.org

Home Office
The Home Office has undertaken a public consultation on prostitution and is now in the process of analysing the responses from those involved in the trade and the communities affected by it.
Website: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

Victim Support
Provides help and information for anyone who has been affected by a crime, including a violent or sexual assault, or is wary about involving the police.
Helpline: 0845 30 30 900 (Seven days a week)
Website: www.victimsupport.org

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Support and information for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused, however long ago and whatever the circumstances.
Helpline: 0845 1221 331 (Seven days a week)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

The Poppy Project
The project aims to develop effective escape routes for women involved in prostitution in London, including residential and outreach services.
Website: www.poppyproject.org

International Prostitutes Collective
Network of women campaigning for the abolition of laws that criminalise sex workers, and for economic alternatives and higher benefits and wages.
Website: www.allwomencount.net

Scottish Prostitutes Education Project
SCOT-PEP was set up by and for sex workers and offers non-judgmental advice and support. Their aim is to promote health, dignity and human rights amongst those involved in the sex industry.
Website: www.scot-pep.org.uk

Europap
European network for HIV and STD prevention in prostitution. Working across 18 countries, the network promotes the health and well-being of sex workers and organises training workshops for new and established health projects.
Website: www.europap.net

Talk to Frank
A supportive resource which offers a point of contact for confidential information, and step-by-step advice for worried friends and family.
Helpline: 0800 776600 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Website: www.talktofrank.com

Tackling Drugs
This is the cross-government website to support the National Drugs Strategy and the work of Drug Action Teams. It is a one-stop shop for those interested in the government's ten-year strategy.
Website: www.drugs.gov.uk

LifeBytes
Aimed at young teens, this government-run website offers no-nonsense information and advice about illegal drug consumption.
Website: www.lifebytes.gov.uk

Narcotics Anonymous
A self-help group run by recovering addicts with a network of meetings across the country.
Helpline: 020 7730 0009 (Seven days a week, 10am to 10pm)
Website: www.ukna.org

Families Anonymous
Support for the relatives and friends of people with drug problems.
Helpline: 0845 1200 660
Website: www.famanon.org.uk

Release
Provides practical and legal advice to drug users and those who work with them.
Helpline: 0845 4500 215 (Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 5.30pm)
Website: www.release.org.uk

General Guidance
Information and guidance about sexual health issues is also available at the BBC Health website:

NHS Direct
Provides confidential nurse advice and health information. The service can also help you find a local genito-urinary medicine (GUM) clinic, where you can get checked for STIs.
Helpline: 08457 4647 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

fpa
Formerly known as The Family Planning Association, fpa provides comprehensive information on sex education and contraception.
Helpline: 0845 310 1334 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)
Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Terrence Higgins Trust
Practical support, help, counselling and advice for anyone with, or concerned about, AIDS and HIV infection.
Helpline: 0845 1221 200 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 12pm to 6pm on weekends)
Website: www.tht.org.uk

Sex Education Forum
Sex education materials and information for children and young people.
Website: www.ncb.org.uk

National AIDS Trust
Free and confidential advice on all aspects of HIV and Aids.
Website: www.nat.org.uk

General Guidance
Information and guidance about sexual health issues is also available at the BBC Lifestyles website:

BBC iCan
If you want to take action on problems that affect you and your community, then you can find a selection of guides at the BBC iCan website.

UK Police Service
Provides links to all official police forces across the country and related organisations.
Website: www.police.uk

Crimestoppers
The organisation works for you, your family and your community to stop crime. You can call anonymously with information.
Helpline: 0800 555 111
Website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org