Support and Help for your worries and problems A wide range of support is readily available locally to persons seeking advice, help or guidance, whether or not it be a spiritual or practical problem
Community Careline Chichester District Council Alarms and sensors to assist the elderly, fall detectors etc, door alerms, victims of crime, etc.
Telephone 01243 778688
Care in Haslemere c/o The Haslemere Methodist Church, Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey. GU27 1LD Telephone: 01428 652505 Care in Haslemere is a Good Neighbour Scheme organised to provide help to elderly or needy people who have no other means of help - mainly driving to medical or similar appointments, assistance with shopping etc. We are looking for helpers either to man our office or do voluntary driving in their own cars (with reimbursement for mileage) or to drive the minibus. Please contact us on the above number if you think you may be able to help.
Childline A confidential contact site for youngsters concerned about abuse, bullying, personal or parental relationships, and other personal problems
Telephone 0800 1111
NSPCC Helpline The NSPCC Helpline is a service for anyone concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. You can contact the helpline 24 hours a day, seven days a week by phone, email or online. If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the emergency services on 999 . Alternatively , call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or contact us by textphone on 0800 056 0566 You can email the NSPCC Helpline on help@nspcc.org.uk at any time of the day or night, 365 days a year. We will read and act on your email within 24 hours
Citizens Advice Bureau Well Lane House, Well Lane, High Street, Haslemere, Surrey GU27 2LB Citizens Advice Waverley offers advice on a wide range of topics to everyone regardless of age, race, gender, disability, sexuality or religion. Citizens Advice Waverley - Advice Line 03448 487969
Cruse Bereavement Counselling Death is a part of life, and grieving a natural process. Cruse is committed to breaking the stigma around grief and ensuring that everyone, no matter how old or young, can access the highest quality support following a bereavement. Telephone 08444 779400
Drugline Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and social care services for people of all ages with mental health problems, drug and alcohol problems and learning disabilities 18 Mole Business Park Leatherhead surrey KT22 7AD Telephone 0300 5555222
Ethnic Minority Groups We offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life. We also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK. SupportLine, PO Box 2860, Romford, Essex RM7 1JA Telephone Helpline: 01708 765200(hours vary so ring for details) Emailinfo@supportline.org.uk
Meet at Hemingways at 2.30pm on 1st Monday of each Month
Macmillan Information & Support Service For cancer support at home, over the phone, call the Macmillan Support Line FREE 0808 808 00 00 Monday to Friday 9am to 8 pm Fernhurst Centre, St Richards Hospital, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6SE 01243 788122
NHS England For health advice and reassurance,24 hours a day, 365 days a year Telephone 111
relate Relate works to promote health, respect and justice in couple and family relationships. It is the country’s largest provider of relationship support, at a network of Centres as well as by phone, online and via SMS text. Their services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples; family counselling; counselling for children and young people; and sex therapy. They also provide friendly and informal workshops for people at important life stages.
samaritans Samaritans provides confidentialnon-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Telephone 01243 826333
Victim Support We are the national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales.
Haslemere Hospital League of Friends The Hon. Treasurer, LoF Mrs. Jan Steward c/o Haslemere Hospital, Church Lane, Haslemere Surrey, GU27 2BJ Tel: 01428 684613
If you are interested in joining any of our groups you can speak to your GP or Health Care Worker or contact us directly:
Home-Start Chichester & District Chichester Nursery Children & Family Centre, St James Road, Chichester, PO19 7AB Home-Start volunteers visit families at home each week, supporting parents in situations as diverse as isolation, bereavement, multiple births, illness, disability, or who are just finding parenting a struggle. They provide non-judgemental practical and emotional support and help build the family’s confidence and ability to cope. We regularly recruit and train volunteers in the local area. Call 01243 773477 if you would like support for your family or if you would like to join our team of volunteers.