The main emphasis here at Bad Mothers Club is on laughter, BUT... there may be times when life throws just a bit too much at you and you DO need sensible help. You Brilliant Bad Mothers do an excellent job of helping each other, but if you DO want a professional second opinion, try the following:

APNI - The Association for post Natal Illness - http://apni.org/
Telephone: 020 7386 0868
Provide support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness.
Increase public awareness of the illness.
To encourage research into its cause and nature.

BRAKE - www.brake.org.uk
01484 - 559909, PO Box 548, Huddersfield HD1 2XZ
e-mail: brake@brake.org.uk
Helpline for those affected by road crashes eg if you have lost a child in an accident: 0845-603-8570

BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF ANGER MANAGEMENT - www.angermanage.co.uk
Tel: 0845 1300 286 - e-mail: info@angermanage.co.uk

FAMILY LINE - http://www.familyline.org.uk/
Telephone: 0808 800 5678
A freephone helpline that offers parents emotional support in times of difficulty. We help them to find solutions to problems ranging from depression, abuse, teenagers, relationships and divorce.

GINGERBREAD (For Single Parents) Tel: 0800 018 4318

MONEYMADECLEAR - www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk
invaluable advice on day to day money management, pensions, savings and what to do if it all goes wrong.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELPLINE - Freephone 24 Hour Tel: 0808 2000 247

NSPCC Tel: 0808 800 5000 or 0800 056 0566

OVARIAN CANCER ACTION - www.ovarian.org.uk Tel: 020 8238 7605
More about Ovarian cancer action...
Latest news from OCA - Simple Symptoms Check List

PARENTLINE PLUS - www.parentlineplus.org
Tel: 0808-800-2222, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Refers callers to specialist organisations eg for domestic violence, and also offers Individual Telephone Support (ITS) a course of six consultations with the same counsellor.

RELATE (Relationship Counselling) Tel: 0845 1304010

SAMARITANS Tel: 08457 909090 or 08457 909192

SHELTER http://england.shelter.org.uk/home/index.cfm (Free housing advice helpline) 0808 800 4444

SPECIAL NEEDS HELP - http://timesonline.typepad.com/india_knight
(a blog where you can exchange information about every kind of disability)

THE TAVISTOCK CENTRE FOR COUPLE RELATIONSHIPS - http://www.tavi-port.org
120 Belsize Lane, London NW3 5BA, Tel: 020 8938 2341

supporting couples · strengthening families · safeguarding children

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is Britain's leading provider of multidisciplinary postgraduate training in mental health, and a major regional provider of clinical services for people of all ages. The Trust has a national and international reputation as a centre of excellence in the therapeutic treatment of complex and serious mental health disorders.