The Antient Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of England
THE PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE and
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER OF DURHAM 8 The Esplanade, Sunderland, SR2 7BH, Tel. 0191 567 5365 Email: enquiries@durhamfreemasons.org Website: www.durhamfreemasons.org
Mental Health The following organisations are some of the many that can help us when mental issues befall us.
The Masonic Charitable Foundation: Counselling Service A free confidential helpline for Freemasons and their family members, and operated by trained counsellors. Call 0800 035 60 90
The Silverline The only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day and every day of the year – 0800 470 8090
Samaritans If something is troubling you and you need to speak in confidence. Helpline 116 123
Mind Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem and campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding – 0300 123 3393
Rethink : The largest national voluntary sector provider of mental health services, spanning high care and long term care through to practical help and advice - 0300 5000 927
Mental Health Foundation Helps people to thrive through understanding, protecting and sustaining their mental health - 020 7803 1100
Combat Stress Provides UK wide support to veterans from every service and every conflict - 0800 1381619
ASSIST trauma care Information and specialist help for people with PTSD and anyone supporting them – 0178 856 0800
PTSD UK Campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding of the condition and treatments available for those dealing with trauma – 01282 787 172
Anxiety UK Support, help and information for those with anxiety disorders including PTSD – 0844 477 5774
Young Minds Leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges – 020 7089 5050