Useful links

National organisations

Association of Therapeutic Communities
Tel. 01242 620 077
Web: www.therapeuticcommunities.org
Produces a directory of therapeutic communities

NHS Direct
tel. 0845 4647
Web: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Information on healthy living and details of support group

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Tel. 01455 883300
Web:  www.bacp.co.uk
See their website for details of local practitioners

The Retreat Association
tel. 0845 456 1429
Web:  www.retreats.org.uk
Provides a list of organisations offering spiritual retreats

The British
Complementary
Medicine Association (BCMA)
Tel. 0845 345 5977
Web: www.bcma.co.uk
Supports and protects the integrity of therapists, ensures the protection and wellbeing of clients, and the quality of service delivered

The Keep Fit Association
tel. 020 8692 9566
Web:  www.keepfit.org.uk
Website provides details of local exercise classes

The Institute for
Complementary
Medicine (ICM)
tel. 020 7237 5165
Web:  www.icmedicine.co.uk
For a list of practitioners in your area

Drinkline
Helpline: 0800 917 8282

Healthy Social Creative

This is a website which provides practical information and resources on how to get into creative activities such as painting, crafts and sports near you.

http://www.healthysocialcreative.org.uk/

International Stress
Management Association (ISMA)
tel. 07000 780 430
Web:  www.isma.org.uk
Contact for details of practitioners