Alcoholics Anonymous
Telephone 0845 769 7555

Alzheimer's Disease Society
The Alzheimer's Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. Telephone 0121 711 1199 Website www.alzheimers.org.uk

Alzheimer's Society Solihull Branch
Support for people with dementia and their carers.
Carer Support groups at Shirley, Solihull and Chelmsley Wood.
Alzheimer's Society Solihull

Aquarius Alcohol Advise Centre
Telephone 0121 711 3732

Autism West Midlands
Autism West Midlands may be able to give information regarding counselling services for students with an autism spectrum disorder and support for carers.
http://www.autismwestmidlands.org.uk/

Birmingham Cancer Help Group
Telephone 0121 427 8645

Birmingham Carers
We provide telephone help on 0121 675 8000 to carers in the Birmingham area.
We provide email support on chair@carer.org
www.birminghamcarers.org.uk

Birmingham Carers Association
Working in partnership as much as possible we are the voice of anyone who looks after a relative, a friend, a neighbour or anyone with any disability.
Telephone number 0121 675 8176
Email: info@b-c-a.org.uk  Website: www.b-c-a.org.uk

Birmingham District Family Mediation Service
Telephone 0121 233 1999

Birmingham Woman's Advice Centre
Telephone 0121 212 1881

Castle Bromwich Neighbourhood Watch
http://www.cbnw.co.uk/

Childline
ChildLine is the UK's free, national helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger.
If you want to talk to someone, call ChildLine free on 0800 1111. The lines can be busy so please keep trying. www.childline.org.uk

Crossroads  Support for Carers at Home
Telephone 0121 733 7295

Cruise Bereavement Care
Telephone 0121 687 8010

Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service
Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service (SBCS) Provides bereavement support for the residents of the Borough of Solihull. Please contact Telephone 0121 424 5103 or email solihullbcs@aol.com
SBCS is a registered Charity 578753

Dial Disability Advise Line
Telephone 0121 770 0333

Diabetes UK
www.diabetes.org.uk

Disability Now
www.disabilitynow.org.uk

Dyslexia Institute. St Philip's Church Centre
Telephone 01203 257041

Drugline
Telephone 0121 632 6363

Family Support Centre Solihull
144a, Stratford Rd, Shirley
Telephone 0121 744 8838

Friend
Telephone 0121 622 7351

Guide2Care is a free to access service which provides advice and information for the care of older people including a listing of care homes in local areas.
www.guide2care.com

Solihull GYGL
Solihull GYGL operates a weekly group in the North of Solihull and are re-opening our South Solihull group soon. The group is run from the Terrence Higgins Trust Coventry office, who's youth group celebrates it's 10th birthday this year. The groups are facilitated by two youth workers- one man, one woman and are open to any young people under 25 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or questioning their sexuality. For details you can call the office on either: 024 7622 4090 or 024 7622 9292. Email: mesmen@thtmidlands.org.uk

Hairline International - Hair Loss
39 St. Johns Close, Knowle
Telephone 01564 775281

Solihull Heart Support
An active group of former heart patients who provide support to other heart patients in the Solihull area. We aim to help heart patients lead a near normal life. We are affiliated to the BHF.
www.solihullheartsupport.org.uk

Lesbian & Gay Switchboard
Telephone 0121 622 6589

Mary Ing. Professional Counsellor
Life out of Step? Wide experience. Bereavement, Cultural, Eating Disorders, Health, Relationships, Stress.
Telephone 01564 776920 Email: ming@museum19.fsnet.co.uk

Mencap
Telephone 0121 707 7877
A UK charity which campaigns for equal rights for children and adults with a learning disability and offers a variety of services to them, their families and their carers
www.mencap.org.uk/

Mobility Advice Line
Telephone 0121 486 2155
Mobility Advice Line a registered charity in Birmingham seeks committee members.  This is a voluntary position with expenses paid.  No experience or skills required. For more information contact Brynn on 0121 486 2155 or enquiries@mobility-advice.org.uk

NCT (National Childbirth Trust)
We are the local branch of NCT, a charity supporting parents-to-be and young families. Locally we offer ante-natal and post-natal courses as well as informal socials and breastfeeding support.
For more information about the NCT contact Amy on 07005 801689.
email nctsolihull@yahoo.co.uk Website http://nctpregnancyandbabycare.com

National Schizophrenia Fellowship
Telephone 0121 236 4286

New Door Christian Care & Counselling Service
The Oliver Bird Hall, Church Hill Rd, Solihull
Telephone 0121 704 2355

Open Door Youth Counselling & Advice
Telephone 0121 472 2071

Rape & Sexual Violence Project
Telephone 0121 643 5600

ReachOut
ReachOut is part of Solihull's 'Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership', of which West Midlands Police are a partner along with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council. It has the aim of getting people into drug treatment and away from crime and other anti-social behaviour such as the careless disposal of syringes. Some of the immediate services we offer include advice and information (including sign-posting to other services), triaging, harm reduction, relapse prevention, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), auricular acupuncture and practical support such as home visits. We can also access substitute prescribing, counselling, structured day care, the Blood Borne Virus Clinic, needle exchange and more. We also offer support for carers, families and anyone affected by drug use. This is a free, flexible and confidential service to residents and the homeless of Solihull and we can 'sign-post' clients to other appropriate services should they wish. Please see our website for further information: www.welcome-solihull.co.uk.

Relate
Telephone 0121 643 1638
Relate is a national registered charity with over 60 years’ experience in helping people with their couple relationships. www.relate.org.uk
 
Shelter Housing Aid & Advice Centre
Telephone 0121 236 6668

Samaritans
Telephone 0121 704 2255
The Samaritans is a UK charity offering support to people who are suicidal or despairing, and are on hand 24 hours a day, every day of the year. An English Language Email service is available to anyone needing emotional support.
www.samaritans.org.uk

Solihull Action through Advocacy
We are a charity who works to improve the quality of life of people with learning disabilities living in Solihull.  For more information about the service or to volunteer please log onto our website or call 0121 733 2434.
www.solihulladvocacy.org.uk

Solihull MIND
14-16, Faulkner Rd, Solihull
Telephone 0121 742 4941

SoLo
A charity providing support for people with learning difficulties.
www.SolihullSoLO.co.uk

Solihull Victim Support
Tel: 0121 745 7400
Solihull Victim Support offer emotional support, practical advise, and assistance with criminal injuries compensation claims to residents of the Solihull area who have been affected by crime.  The core of our services is run by specially trained volunteers, our service is free and confidential.  If you have been affected by crime and would like our assistance, or you're interested in volunteering we can be contacted at: 353 Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull B90 3BW or telephone 0121 745 7400.

The How To Stop Stammering centre
www.stammering-stuttering.co.uk

Stroke Association
Telephone 0121 441 4044
www.stroke.org.uk

Victim Support
Telephone 0121 705 3999
www.victimsupport.com

West Midlands Autistic Society
Telephone 0121 426 4225
The National Autistic Society - the UK's foremost charity for people with autism
and Asperger syndrome.
www.oneworld.org/autism_uk

Willow Counselling Service
87 Warwick Rd, Solihull
Telephone 0121 707 6797

CARERS ADVICE SERVICE
The Carers Advice Service offers a confidential, free, information and advice service for carers. Carers are people who look after a relative or friend who is sick, frail or disabled and who could not manage without their help.
We offer information on getting a break, on local support groups, on money and benefits, how to get specialist equipment, and much more.
We are based at The Priory, Church Hill Road, Solihull and have drop-in sessions on Mon, Thurs and Friday between 10am and 1pm, or contact us during office hours on 0121 704 3355.

Solihull Sports Club for the Disabled
C/O Sandra Wild, 49 Scott Road, Olton, Solihull.
Telephone 0121 707 2579 Email: wild@bunch49.freeserve.co.uk

CASCADE
An award winning drug information service based in Solihull, gives information and advice for young people, by young people www.cascade.u-net.com/home2.htm

KIDZaware Just Say Know!! - Drug Awareness
For several years CASCADE has delivered drugs information to young people aged 11 plus. At KIDZaware we recognise the importance of educating a younger generation, to give a basic knowledge of drugs before children leave primary school. The project was started in September 2000, and is funded by the Millennium Commission and Save The Children. Volunteers who present the workshops are all between the ages of 15 and 25. The service we offer is free of charge for all schools and youth organisations within the Solihull Borough.
http://cascade-drugs.org.uk/kidzaware