Helpful Websites for Twins and Their Families

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Samaritans (call 116 123) provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day.
AnxietyUK is a national charity which supports people affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
Shout is a textline. Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 support over text.
SANE is a national mental health helpline that offers out-of-hours support and information to anyone impacted by mental illness.
Calm (0800 58 58 58) offers confidential and anonymous phone and web-based support between 5pm and midnight 7 days a week for people in the UK.
Women's Aid offers advice and support to women experiencing domestic abuse.
Men's Advice Line (0808 801 0327) is a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse which offers support, practical advice and information, Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
National Bullying Helpline (0808 800 2222) provides help and support for anyone experiencing bullying.
Beat offers support, online and over the phone, about eating disorders.

Mind provides advice and support about mental health.
The Mental Health Foundation provides information about mental health conditions, research and support.
Rethink Mental Illness offers support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Living Life to the Full offers a range of free online courses covering low mood, stress and resilience.

Drinkline (0300 123 1110) provides confidential advice and information over the phone to anyone who is worried about their own or someone else’s drinking
Smokefree National Helpline (0300 123 1044) offers advice and support on how to stop smoking.
Frank offers free and confidential information and advice about drugs.

ADHD (attention deficity hyperactivity disorder). ADDISS is the Attention Deficit Disorder Information and Support Service, offering help and support related to ADHD
ASD (autistic spectrum disorders). The National Autistic Society is the leading UK charity for families affected by all forms of ASD
Dyslexia. The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is a society set up to help dyslexic people
Dyspraxia. The Dyspraxia Foundation is a UK charity that supports people with dyspraxia

Twins Trust (Previously known as TAMBA) is the largest UK organisation supporting multiple-birth families.
MBF (The Multiple Births Foundation) is a London-based charity supporting multiple-birth families.
Family Lives is a UK charity, giving advice and support relating to a broad range of family and parenting topics.
Families under pressure is a set of videos written by researchers and NHS mental health experts which provide simple tips and tricks proven to work with families.
General parenting advice can also be found at BBC parenting website.
Advice about children's use of mobile phones, the internet and social media is given on the Digital Family web site run by mobile company O2.
Gingerbread is a support organisation for lone parent families in England and Wales.
One Parent Families Scotland offers various forms of support including a telephone helpline.