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Listed here is only a small fraction of the Help and Resources available. We will be adding more over the coming months.

If you want to explore in more detail the type of support and information on offer to you why not contact us directly. Sometimes talking things through and exploring your situation can get you the information and advice you need much more effectively.

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CADAS

Cadas is an independent provider of appropriate, non-judgemental, and confidential quality support and help throughout Cumbria to those affected by the use and/or the misuse of alcohol, drugs and other mind affecting substances and those who are leading unhealthy lifestyles.
Website: www.cadas.co.uk/
Telephone: 01228 544140
DACE (Disability Action Carlisle Eden)

DACE have a number of staff who deal specifically with benefits enquiries, and who can assist with completing benefits application forms and support cases up to appeal and tribunal level.
Email: suethomsondace@aol.com
Website: www.carlisledisability.org.uk/4901.html
Telephone: 01228 672446
Exercise: getting started

Help on getting started with exercise from NHS Live Well
Website: www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting-started-guides/Pages/getting-started-guides.aspx
First Step

Cumbria Partnership NHS Trusts First Step service provides support for people experiencing Sleep problems, mild to moderate depression or anxiety disorders such as chronic worry, panic attacks, obsessions or problems following a traumatic incident. You can access the service via referral from your GP or ring and make an appointment yourself on the number below.
Website: www.cumbriapartnership.nhs.uk/first-step.htm
Telephone: 0300 123 9122
First Step – Self Help Resources

A range of useful information about mental health problems and links to tried and tested on-line self help packages for managing stress, anxiety and depression.
Website: www.cumbriapartnership.nhs.uk/firststep-self-help-resources.htm
Get fit for free

Ideas on free ways to be active from NHS Live Well
Website: www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/free-fitness.aspx
Out of Hours GP Support

Call your doctor's surgery to be redirected automatically, or contact Cumbria Health On Call directly on the number below. Patients using Typetalk please call 18001 03000 247 247.
Website: www.chocltd.co.uk/
Telephone: 03000 247 247
Shelter Housing Advice Helpline

Shelter provides a free, national telephone advice line staffed by trained housing advisers. We have helped thousands of people, from finding them a place to sleep to suggesting how to handle mortgage arrears. 8am-8pm Monday-Friday & 8am-5pm Saturday-Sunday
Website: england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/how_we_can_help/housing_advice_helpline/
Telephone: 0808 800 4444

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Information & Support

Do you want to know more about the range of support that is availible to you locally? Do you want to know more about mental health problems or how to help a friend or family member? Call MindLine Cumbria today on 0300 561 0000

Carlisle Eden Mind, Charity No. 1113649, Company No. 5689607

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Taking care of your health

Help and resources

CADAS

DACE (Disability Action Carlisle Eden)

Exercise: getting started

First Step

First Step – Self Help Resources

Get fit for free

Out of Hours GP Support

Shelter Housing Advice Helpline

Useful information

Information & Support