Drug Support

  • Frank:

    www.talktofrank.com

    Frank is a service which provides compassionate, confidential information and guidance surrounding substance use and its effects.

  • Narcotics Anonymous:

    www.ukna.org

    Narcotics Anonymous is an organisation that provides reliable support for anyone who is in recovery and wants to reduce substance intake.

  • Cocaine Anonymous:

    www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk

    Cocaine Anonymous is a group who connect to provide strength and hope with each other, so that they may support each other during recovery.

  • SMART Recovery:

    www.smartrecovery.org.uk

    SMART Recovery is a UK registered charity that aims to support people by offering them proven tools and techniques to support recovery. They use comprehensive materials to teach self-empowerment and rationalisation when undertaking recovery from substance use.

  • Release

    www.release.org.uk

    Release provides legal advice regarding substance use and gives information about different drug types and their effects. They also harm reduction guidance

  • Wedinos

    www.wedinos.org

    WEDINOS tests substances to provide people with rapid and accurate information about their contents to help with harm reduction and stay safe.

Alcohol Support

  • Alcohol Change UK:

    www.alcoholchange.org.uk

    Alcohol Change UK aims to help people achieve a full life free from alcohol harm by helping people with access to improved knowledge and drinking behaviours and better support and treatment for alcohol related difficulties.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous:

    www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

    Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, is a community that anyone who has the desire to stay sober can join. The main aim is to connect with one another and support each person to stop drinking.

  • SMART Recovery:

    www.smartrecovery.org.uk

    SMART Recovery is a UK registered charity that aims to support people by offering them proven tools and techniques to support recovery. They use comprehensive materials to teach self-empowerment and rationalisation when undertaking recovery from substance use.

  • Al anon:

    www.al-anonuk.org.uk

    Through mutual support, a safe space and more, Al anon is an organisation that aims to helps anyone effected by the alcohol intake of someone else.

Mental Health Support

  • Mind:

    www.mind.org.uk

    Mind is a charity that aims to support people with their mental health. They offer confidential advice and support through local services, helplines and campaigns to support mental health awareness across the UK.

  • NHS Every Mind Matters:

    www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/

    Every Mind Matters is an NHS resource which contains expert information to help with the management of factors such as stress, anxiety, sleep, mood and more.

  • Samaritans:

    www.samaritans.org

    Samaritans is a charity that provides a helpline with 24-7 support every day, for anyone who needs someone to talk to regarding their mental health.

  • Hub of Hope:

    www.hubofhope.co.uk

    Hub of Hope is the UK’s largest mental health support directory, offering information regarding services that provide support for adults, young people and urgent help.

  • Action for Happiness:

    www.actionforhappiness.org

    Action for Happiness is a charity that aims to create a happier, kinder world by bringing together people to help them learn skills that contribute to happier living.

  • Rethink:

    www.rethink.org

    Rethink offers expert advice and support for people who are impacted by their mental health. They offer service such as crisis support, housing assistance, peer groups to help improve the lives of anyone who needs mental health support.

Homelessness

  • Stay Telford:

    www.staytelford.co.uk

    Stay is a charity and provides housing and support to homeless and vulnerable people in Telford & Wrekin. They aim to help people realise their aspirations to live independent and fulfilling lives.

  • Maninplace

    www.maninplace.org.uk

    Maninplace provides accommodation and support to individuals who have become homeless or faced the trauma of having to rough sleep. They work alongside local partners, support providers and the Local Authority, to assist people to find a pathway from surviving to thriving.

  • Crisis:

    www.crisis.org.uk/

    Crisis is a charity with the mission to end homelessness. They offer advice, guidance and housing support to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • Shelter:

    www.england.shelter.org.uk

    Shelter helps to provide aid to people with housing needs and offer personalised support. This can involve legal advice, expert information and an emergency helpline for urgent enquiries.

  • Emmaus:

    www.emmaus.org.uk

    Emmaus aims to build confidence, skills and independence through housing support, meaningful work and community, for people who have experienced homelessness.

Loneliness

  • Campaign to End Loneliness:

    www.campaigntoendloneliness.org

    The Campaign to End Loneliness aims to combat loneliness across all age groups through research, policy and practical solutions. They provide tools and guidance for individuals and communities to reduce loneliness and build connections.

  • Re-engage:

    www.reengage.org.uk

    Re-engage provides important, positive social connections for older people if they feel that they will benefit from having more social connections around them.

Employment and Work

  • Acas:

    www.acas.org.uk

    Acas provides free and impartial advice and guidance regarding workplace rights, rules and practices. They aim to help employees and employers resolve disputes and improve their working relationships.

  • Citizens Advice:

    www.citizensadvice.org.uk

    Citizen's Advice offers free, confidential advice related to employment, housing, benefits, money, legal and more. They aim to guide people to overcome any problems they're facing and assist in finding a suitable resolution.

Telford and Wrekin Local Services

  • Telford & Wrekin Council

    www.telford.gov.uk

    The Telford & Wrekin Council can support with direct assistance to help with the everyday needs of residents across the area.

  • Telford & Wrekin CVS:

    www.telfordandwrekincvs.org.uk

    Telford & Wrekin CVS work in partnership to support people, strengthen local community and create lasting change across Telford.

Support for Older People

  • Age UK:

    www.ageuk.org.uk

    Age UK is a national charity that aims to ensure older people fee included and valued. They do this by providing support in topics including money, care, housing, health and community.

  • Re-engage

    www.reengage.org.uk/

    Re-engage aims to help people in later life to build meaningful connections and feel part of their community by providing social events, activity groups, telephone befriending services and more.

Support for Young People:

  • Young Minds:

    www.youngminds.org.uk

    Young Minds aims to provide support for young people and their families to improve mental health and wellbeing where needed. They hope that this support helps young people feel understood and not alone.