Additional Resources
Counselling is fantastic and can help you to see great progress with your issues. However, it is not practical advice or help, and some issues may need that additional support. Please have a look at some of the resources below which can be used to improve your mental health and provide additional help.
Financial Stress Management & Support
Mindfulness, Meditation and Mood Tracking
Domestic Abuse Legal & Practical Support
Birmingham and Solihull Womens Aid | Help for women experiencing abuse.
Solihull Community Housing | Emergency accommodation in Solihull for those experiencing abuse.
Mankind Initiative | Help for men experiencing abuse.
Galop | Help for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse of all kinds.
Childline | Abuse helpline for under 18s.
National Centre for Domestic Violence | Legal advice and protection such as restraining orders.
ADHD, Neurodiversity & Productivity Support
Right to Choose ADHD & ASD Diagnosis (get a private diagnosis without having to pay)
HowToADHD (short and informative YouTube videos on ADHD and tips for its management)
Pomodoro Timer (productivity and rest timer)
Habitica App (gamify your tasks to make chores fun)
Managing ADHD printable worksheet
Autism From The Inside (informative YouTube videos about autism and its management)
LGBTQ+ Support
Birmingham LGBT (social and support groups run by and for members of the LGBT+ community)
Trans Matters Wolverhampton (bi-monthly meet-up for people who identify as trans)
Prism LGBTQ+ Coventry (weekly social meetup for 13 - 18 year olds)
Meetup (Social and support groups and events for like-minded people)
Addiction Support
Narcotics Anonymous West Midlands (drug addiction support groups)
Alcoholics Anonymous West Midlands (alcohol addiction support groups)
Lifering UK Online Meetings (non-religious, online support groups)
SMART Recovery (online and in-person support for all types of addiction)
New Leaf Recovery Project (Private rehabilitation centre in South Birmingham)