First Steps to Freedom is a U.K. registered charity which aims to help, in a practical way, those who suffer from phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (excessive washing, checking, unwanted thoughts etc.), general anxiety, panic attacks and those who wish to come off tranquillisers, together with help for their carers.

First Steps to Freedom offers.

• The Anxiety ActionLine - A confidential helpline every day from 10am to 10pm Mon to Thur and 10am to midnight Fri, Sat and Sun. 
• Practical help on how to overcome anxiety disorders, benzodiazapine withdrawal, panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder.
• Personal Recovery Course.
• Fact sheets, self-help booklets, CDs/tapes and books.
• Membership. Membership offers: 90 page book "Managing Anxiety", up to 3 free factsheets, a quarterly newsletter,  and access to a Personal Recovery Course (extra cost).
• Fact Sheets, Books and Audio can now be purchased via First Steps to Freedom Online Shop