Mental Health First Aid Kit, Finances & Accommodation
CITIZENS ADVICE
Phone Adviceline on 0808 278 7997
We provide free, confidential and impartial advice. Our goal is to help you find a way forward, whatever problem you face, and to campaign for change on the issues affecting people's lives.
CHAT
01884 255606
CHAT is a Community Money Advice centre and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FOODBANKS, THE TRUSSELL TRUST
01722 580180
enquiries@trusselltrust.org
The Trussell Trust partners with local communities to help stop UK hunger. The Trussell Trust’s 400-strong network of foodbanks provides a minimum of three days’ emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in the UK. We also work with foodbanks to provide a range of new services such as money advice and Fuel Banks, helping people to break the cycle of poverty.
HERE TO HELP, ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
08088 028080
info@britishlegion.org.uk
Providing lifelong support for members of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force and Reservists, veterans and their families, including Money Advice, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme advice, Immediate Needs grants scheme and Family Breaks and Holidays.
INDEPENDENT AGE
07545 609954
carly.wyman@independentage.org
Providing you and your family with clear, free and impartial advice on the issues that matter: care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility. Providing a wide range of publications offering advice on issues such as Choosing a Care Home, Coping with Bereavement etc. Also providing regular phone calls or visits from a friendly, dedicated volunteer. Helpline number: 0800 3196789.
MONEY ADVICE SERVICE
08001 38777
enquiries@moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Free and impartial money advice, set up by the government, providing:
- Advice and guides to help improve your finances
- Tools and calculators to help you keep track and plan ahead
- Support in person, over the phone and online
PENSION SCHEME
08007 317898
The Pension Service helps with State Pension eligibility, claims and payments. You can claim online or enquire by phone to get your State Pension paid directly into your bank account when you’re within 4 months of your State Pension age.
TURN2US
National charity that helps people in financial hardship gain access to welfare benefits, charitable grants and support services. Services are delivered on-line, by phone and face to face through partner agencies. Contact them by going to https://www.turn2us.org.uk/About-Us/Contact-us
TEIGN HOUSING
01626 322722
Unit 10, The Butter Market
Newton Abbot
TQ12 2RX
Housing association based in newton Abbot providing homes across South Devon from Dartmoor National Park to Newton Abbott, Teignmouth and Dawlish.
CHA, COMMUNITY HOUSING AID
01392 430228
Wat Tyler House
3 King William St
Exeter
EX4 6PD
Offering housing advice and support in Exeter and neighbouring areas, working with people who are in need of housing to enable them to find their own solutions, providing information and practical support.
We currently support homeless and vulnerably housed people through the following projects:
Nightstop Devon – same day emergency accommodation for young people aged 16 – 25 in the homes of trained and approved volunteer hosts.
Resettlement Devon – helps ex-offenders and people with mental health problems to identify and access sustainable and suitable accommodation; also providing support at Exeter Magistrates Court.
Smartmove Devon – private rented sector access scheme bringing homeless people and property owners together to create sustainable tenancies.
Bay6 – a NEW pilot project that aims to ensure that no-one leaving hospital has to sleep rough across Devon and Torbay.
CIVIL LEGAL ADVICE
03453 454345
You might be able to get free and confidential advice from Civil Legal Advice (CLA) as part of legal aid.
You can get help from CLA for problems including: Debt, if your home is at risk. Housing, eg if you’re homeless or at risk of being evicted.