OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES IN DERBYSHIRE

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO SHORT TERM FUNDING AND CHANGES TO FUNDING STREAMS, THIS LIST MAY NOT ACCURATLEY REFLECT WHAT IS AVAILABLE TODAY AND WE RECOMMEND CONTACTING THE ORGANISATION FIRST BEOFRE YOU TURN UP!

Change Grow Live - Derbyshire's Young People Service

We're a free and confidential service for young people aged 18 and under living in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) who are using drugs or alcohol and want some support.

We don't judge and we understand that every person's experience is different.

Visit the website

Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts

Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts is a local charity that provides free, impartial, independent and confidential advice for everyone across Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.

 

https://www.citizensadvicederbyshiredistricts.org.uk/

Citizens’ Advice Mid Mercia

Citizens’ Advice Mid Mercia

For support including: debt, benefits, and legal advice.

www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk

Call: 0808 278 7972

Debtline number: 01332 228 745

Connex Community Support is a charity dedicated to helping people in need

We help older people, families, children and young people.  We help them live safer and more fulfilled lives within their communities.

High Peak

Tel: 01298 23970
Email: admin@connex.org.uk

 

Derbyshire Dales

Tel: 01335 348600
Email: dales@connex.org.uk

Derbyshire Domestic Abuse

Support for people at risk of abuse.

Call: 08000 198 668 In an emergency, call 999

Text: 07534 617252 or Email:

derbyshiredahelpline@theelmfoundation.org.uk

Derbyshire Home from

Hospital Support Service The service supports people recently

discharged from hospital or needing extra support to stay at home.

Call: 01283 219761 or

Email: home@dhfh.org.uk

Derbyshire Law Centre Homeless Relief Fund

Help with rent arrears, moving costs to secure tenancy & payment of court costs

Call: 01246 550 674

Email: dlc@derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk

Web: www.derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk

Derbyshire Mental Health

Helpline and Support Service

Call: 0800 028 0077

open 24/7, your call is free

Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service
Derbyshire Recovery Partnership - drug and alcohol treatment in Derbyshire for adults

If you are worried about your own or someone else's drug or alcohol use, then please contact Derbyshire Recovery Partnership on 01246 206514 or visit their website here. They offer advice, support and treatment to adults in Derbyshire who need help with their drug or alcohol use.

 

If you live in Derby city, please contact Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.

Derbyshire Welfare Rights Service

Advice on benefits, including pension credit, and how to claim.

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/welfarebenefits

Call: 01629 531535 or

Email: welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk

Forces in the Community

Provides tailored employment guidance, housing advice, mental health support, counselling and benefit and welfare advice. For veterans and their families.

0115 9220320

support@forces.org.uk

Forces in the Community

Green Homes Grants

Grants available to improve the energy efficiency of your home.

www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/green-homes-grant

For advice, Email: environmental.health@southderbyshire.gov.uk

Handy Person Help at Home

The service provides practical solutions and support for people to stay independent and safe at home.

Call: 01283 219761 or

Email: handysupport@sdcvs.org.uk

Hill Street Baptist Church Clothes Bank

Call: 07468512677 or

Email: clothesbank.hillstbaptist@gmail.com

facebook.com/hillstreetbaptistchurchswadlincote

Homelessness Advice

For people at risk of  homelessness.

www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/homelessness

Call: 01283 595 795 or

Email: housing.triage@southderbyshire.gov.uk

Homelessness Service Derbyshire Dales

Please contact the Homelessness section at the Town Hall on 01629 761287 for further information. We may be able to offer you advice and assistance over the telephone, if not we offer a drop-in service Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

 

01629 761287

https://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/housing/advice-and-support

Hope for Belper Food Bank

Opening times

12pm- 2pm every Tuesday and Friday except for on Bank Holidays. 

Referrals from partner agencies, but can take emergency self-referral if partners unavailable

Belper Baptist Church, 71 Bridge St, Belper, DE56
1BA

Website: https://hopeforbelper.com/ 

E mail: info@hopeforbelper.com 

Jobcentre Plus

For benefit claims and help with Universal Credit.

www.gov.uk 

Call: 0800 055 6688

Textphone: 0800 023 4888

Universal Credit helpline: 0800 328 5644

Textphone: 0800 328 1344

Live Life Better Derbyshire

Whether you want to feel fitter, lose weight or quit smoking we're here to help the people of Derbyshire to Live Life Better.

Whatever your goal, you'll be amazed how a little extra support and advice can make a big difference.

All our friendly staff are fully trained and know how difficult it can be to make changes. That's why they'll be with you every step of the way offering support and advice.

So why wait - take the first steps to a happy, healthy future for you and your family.

Home - Live Life Better Derbyshire

NHS Support

 

How to Register with a GP

How to register with a GP surgery - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

 

How to find an NHS Dentist

How to find an NHS dentist - NHS

 

Service and Support for parents and carer’s

Services and support for parents - NHS

 

101

Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111

Oscari Pantry Food Bank

No referrals needed, but there is a small membership fee and shop donation fee.

Opening times- Tuesdays 10 till 11.30am and 12.30 till 1.30pm

Address: Oscari, Church of Christ, Colledge street,
Riddings, DE55 4EZ

 

Website- https://oscari-100193.square.site/


Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Oscarisocial 

P3 – homeless support

If you are not rough sleeping, but still experiencing homelessness, for example you are sofa surfing or being threatened with homelessness, it is important for you to get in touch with your local homeless team.

Derbyshire Outreach Team (DOT) - P3 (p3charity.org)

E: housing.solutions@ambervalley.gov.uk

P: 01773 570222

Pension Credit

For support including: debt, benefits, and legal advice.

www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk

Call: 0808 278 7972

Debtline number: 01332 228 745

Risk of Eviction

Derbyshire Law Centre are available to take calls:

Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm on

 

Telephone: 01246 550674

Freephone: 0800 707 6990

SMS/Text: 07781482826

Text Box: 018001 01246 550674

 

Alternatively, you can email:

dlc@derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk

Salcare Food Bank

Walk-in and referrals from partner agencies


Emergency food for single people and families – either walk in or be referred by other agencies (social care, refuges, drug and alcohol services, etc). It is helpful if you can bring your own bag.


Address: Salcare, 59 Ray Street, Heanor, DE75 7GF

Opening time-Every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to
1pm

Email- enquiries@salcare.org.uk


Website- https://www.salcare.org.uk/food-bank

Salcare

Escape is a domestic abuse support service supporting victims of domestic abuse which is open to all genders from all communities.

 

01773 764562

enquiries@salcare.org.uk  

Samaritans

To talk about anything that is upsetting you, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year


Call: 116 123

South Derbyshire Food Bank

Food parcels for individuals and families in financial difficulty for up to three days.

www.sdcvs.org.uk

Call: 07458 305 314 or 01283 219 761

Email: projectsupport@sdcvs.org.uk

South Derbyshire Volunteer Force

Find out how you can gain valuable skills and support others.

Call: 01283 219 761 or

Email: volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk

South Normanton Food Bank

St Michaels and All Angels Church Church Street South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BT

 

01773 810410

 

info@southnormantonarea.foodbank.org.uk

St Andrews Foodbank: Langley Mill

Address: Anglican Methodist Church, Station
Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4BP

Opening Times- Fridays 1.30pm till 4pm

Website: https://www.standrewsonline.org.uk

Contact number: 07552 781656

STAND TO Veteran Support

STAND TO is a support service dedicated to Derbyshire’s veteran community. Whether you were Regular or Reserve forces, served for 22 years or 2 days STAND TO are here to help. ​We cover the whole of Derbyshire.

Stop Loan Sharks

www.stoploansharks.co.uk

Call: 0300 555 2222, open 24/7

Your Sexual Health Matters

To find out about local services available to you and to find out more information about sexual health from visit the website: Your Sexual Health Matters

Welfare rights and benefits

Our welfare rights team can help you find out about the benefits you're entitled to and how to claim.

Call: 01629 531535

Email: welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk

Web: Welfare benefits - Derbyshire County Council

Warmer Derby and Derbyshire

Offering advice on staying warm at home and energy bills.

Call: 0800 677 1332 or

Email: wdd@mea.org.uk

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