Useful Links

Young People

Muslim Youth Helpline (www.myh.org.uk)
Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is a registered charity that provides faith and culturally sensitive support services to Muslim youth in the UK. Our core services are a free and confidential Helpline service run by young Muslim volunteers, and an online support service called muslimyouth.net.

Muslim Youth.Net (www.muslimyouth.net)
MuslimYouth.net is Britain’s first guidance and support channel for Muslim youth. The site is designed and managed entirely by young people who reflect the diversity of Muslim communities in the UK. The project is supported by Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH), a confidential telephone and e-mail counselling service for young people. Many of the issues profiled on this site, reflect the concerns of young people who contact MYH.

FOSIS (fosis.org.uk)
Established in 1963, FOSIS stands for the Federation of Student Islamic Societies, a body that caters for the needs of Muslim students in further and higher education across the UK and Ireland.

1st Bristol Muslm Scouts
Scouts activities for youngsters



Helplines

Muslim Community Helpline (muslimcommunityhelpline.org.uk)
The Muslim Community Helpline has been in operation since March 2007 and aims to provide a listening and emotional support service for members of the community in the United Kingdom. Prior to its launch, members of the group worked for 19 years founding and running the Muslim Women's Helpline.

The service operates Monday to Friday 10 am to 1 pm. Members also give talks, participate in consultations, train and contribute expertise and insights gained from their experience.



Islamic Counselling

Islamic Counselling Services (www.islamiccounselling.info)
Information about Islamic Counselling services in the UK

Islamic Social Services Association Wales
We at Islamic Social Support Services Association (ISSA) believe the social problems for all of society, Muslims and non-Muslims are alike; the only difference is how they are addressed. Our aim is to help and support members of the community through the services we provide.

Sakina (www.sakinah.org.uk) LONDON BASED
The Muslim Counselling Service is a one-to-one service, which helps you resolve your issues or reach your goals, Insha’Allah (God willing). It specialises in working with the Muslim Community who can in complete CONFIDENCE talk to a Muslim Counsellor in an Islamic environment about all kinds of matters.

Sakoon Counselling Services (LONDON BASED)
Sakoon is an Islamic counselling organisation run by professionals who offer a professional and confidential service to all their clients. Our practice is based in East, West London and now Manchester we are able to offer some services over the phone.

Forced Marriage

Forced Mariage Helpline (www.karmanirvana.org.uk)
Karma Nirvana is a registered Charity that supports victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour based abuse. The words Karma Nirvana simply mean 'Peace and Enlightenment' as we hope our victims will achieve this through our work

Forced Marriage Unit
If you are worried you might be forced into marriage or are worried about a friend or relative see information for victims, or call us on 0207 008 0151.

Freedom Charity (www.freedomcharity.org.uk)
Freedom Charity was established to save the lives of vulnerable children and young people who are at risk of, or are subjected to violent crimes, dishonour-based violence and forced marriages throughout the UK.

Islamic Marriage Counselling

Barefoot Institute

Please also refer to Islamic Counselling links above




Drugs Counselling

Nilaari (www.nilaari.co.uk)
Nilaari Agency is a community based drug treatment provider that delivers accessible, high quality and culturally appropriate counselling, advocacy and support primarily to Black Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) adults and young people in Bristol who are involved in or at risk of misusing drugs and alcohol. However, anyone in need can access our services.

Bristol Drugs Project (www.bdp.org.uk)
The principal activity of Bristol Drugs Project is to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm; our mission statement reflects our emphasis on changing behaviour.