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Accommodation for vulnerable men with support needs
| Provider | Langley House Trust - House of St Martin |
| Support | Registered care home catering for vulnerable men with varying needs including physical disabilities, mental health and care support needs, who have offended in the past or are at risk of offending, including MAPPA. Must have Adult Social Care funding or S117 Mental Health funding. |
| Access and referrals | https://www.langleyhousetrust.org/ |
| Area | Taunton |
| Eligibility | Must have Adult Social Care funding or S117 Mental Health funding. |
Advice and support for Gambling
| Provider | GamCare |
| Support | GamCare is part of the National Gambling Treatment Service, a network of organisations working together to provide confidential treatment and support for anyone experiencing gambling-related harms. Wherever someone makes contact throughout this network these providers work alongside each other through referral pathways to deliver the most appropriate package of care for individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling, and for those who are impacted by someone else’s gambling. |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Free to access across England Scotland and Wales. |
| Website | https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/ |
| Remote | No |
Advice on managing Debt
| Provider | Debt Free South West |
| Support | Support for all types of money worries from rent and council tax arrears to credit card debt and benefits overpayments: helping clients to prioritise their bills and debts, write letters and advocate on their behalf. |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Accessible to all |
| Website | https://debtfreesouthwest.uk/ |
| Remote | No |
Any woman (17 or over) who wants to address their drug or alcohol dependence in a female-only and abstinent environment
| Provider | The Nelson Trust |
| Support type | Womens services |
| Support | Women who would find this service to be particularly relevant are: those with a history of childhood sexual abuse , domestic and sexual violence or of sex-working; women with a pattern of relapse linked to forming unhelpful relationships with men, perhaps in previous treatment episodes; or women with children who would like to make use of the Children’s Visiting Facility. We provide women-only environments where women can recovery from addiction and move away from offending by accessing residential treatment or attending our community centres. Many women use drug and alcohol to cope with a history of abuse and complex trauma. Our residential programme supports women to break free from destructive behaviours and thinking patterns linked to their past trauma, help women focus on their own recovery in a safe and trauma-informed environment. |
| Area | Sedgemoor |
| Eligibility | Women only. All clients are required to be drug and alcohol free on arrival, having already completed detox if necessary. |
| Provider type | Charity |
| Website | https://nelsontrust.com/referrals/our-approach/ |
| Location | The Nelson Trust, Port Lane, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 2QJ, UK |
| Remote | No |
Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation
| Provider | Men in Sheds Taunton |
| Support | MIST is a place where men can come together, build things, get involved in community projects, learn new skills or pass skills on to others, e.g. woodwork, furniture restoration, painting, DIY and metalwork etc. and socialise over a cuppa. Annual membership is £25 per person, plus £3 per session. Currently meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am – 4pm |
| Access and referrals | Community Men in Sheds Taunton (CMIST) |
| Area | Taunton |
| Eligibility | All men are welcome whatever their age or background including men who are disabled, or experiencing mental health problems. Annual membership is £25 per person, plus £3 per session. |
| Website | https://www.cmist.uk/ |
Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation
| Provider | Neroche Woodlanders |
| Support | A series of regular wellbeing and learning sessions, each session is made up of: - Talking together as a group around the campfire - A guided walk through the woods looking for plants, tracks and other things of interest - Looking after the campfire, boiling kettles and cooking lunch - Simple ecotherapy or nature mindfulness techniques - Practical activities in small groups. These vary depending on the interests of those in the group. They might include: conservation tasks to look after the woods, learning to make things from wood, weaving with willow, creating nature art. Located at Young Wood on the Blackdown Hills. Minibus pick ups available. |
| Access and referrals | Woodland Wellbeing (nerochewoodlanders.org) |
| Area | Taunton |
| Eligibility | Groups may have vulnerable clients. Not suitable for those who are likely to be using drugs during the sessions. Open to adults from across Taunton and wider Somerset. Works well for people who have experienced mental or emotional distress, who feel isolated, need time to reflect on life, and those trying to build skills to get moving in life again. Pay what you can genuinely afford, anything from £0-£30 per session. |
| Website | https://www.nerochewoodlanders.org |
| Location | |
| Remote | No |
Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation
| Provider | On Your Bike: Earn a Bike |
| Support | Earn-a-bike course is a 3-hour group session, once a week for 4 weeks, where it as students they will be given a bicycle. They will learn how to strip it down, rebuild it from scratch, learning different parts and skills needed to restore the bike along the way. On completion of the course, and full attendance has been achieved, they will be given that bike to take home as a mode of transport. |
| Access and referrals | Earn A Bike | On Your Bike (on-your-bike.co.uk) |
| Area | Taunton |
| Eligibility | Applicants must complete an application form |
| Website | https://www.on-your-bike.co.uk |
| Location | |
| Remote | No |
Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation,
| Provider | Stepladder |
| Support | The Stepladder section of the Second Step website lists local groups and drop-in services. Home > Our services > Community and Wellbeing > Open Mental Health > Stepladder |
| Access and referrals | Men's Mental Health Activities - Second Step (second-step.co.uk) |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Groups may have vulnerable clients. |
| Website | https://www.second-step.co.uk |
| Remote | No |
County Lines exploitation
| Provider | ROUTES |
| Support type | County Lines |
| Support | Relationship based, trauma informed, one to one intervention to children, young people and young adults who are at risk of Serious Youth Violence (SYV) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE). |
| Area | Somerset |
| Eligibility | ROUTES is not a preventative service and only supports those young people where there are significant concerns and risks linked to Serious Youth Violence and child criminal exploitation specifically through County Lines. |
| Provider type | Charity |
| Website | https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/routes-somerset |
| Location | Main Road, Westonzoyland, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 0EB, UK |
| Remote | No |
Domestic abuse and anger management
| Provider | Reprovide, Barnardo's |
| Support type | Domestic abuse |
| Support | The Reprovide is a research study looking at the effectiveness of a group behaviour change programme for men. As part of the research, our partner organisations are delivering a 23-week group programme (with additional 1-1 support) for men who wish to change their behaviour in intimate relationships. The programme is free, is delivered by highly skilled workers and has been designed by leading experts in the field. Evening groups meet in Taunton on Wednesday and near Shepton Mallet on Thursdays. Note: 1 in 3 accepted onto the scheme are put into a control group who do not receive treatment. Due to close at the end of 2020, unless new funding is secured. |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Groups are for men over 21 living anywhere in Somerset offering a safe space to discuss their problems and feelings. Men can self refer directly or can be referred by any professional supporting them. We have a very simple assessment process and applicants can normally start a group within a month. Note: 1 in 3 accepted onto the scheme are put into a control group who do not receive treatment. |
| Provider type | Charity |
| Website | https://reprovideprogramme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/ |
| Remote | No |
| Location | Bristol Üniversitesi, Queens Road, Bristol, UK |
Domestic abuse within the family where there is a pregnancy or baby
| Provider | For Baby's Sake Connect |
| Support type | Domestic abuse |
| Support | Phone and video support for parents who: - Want to change the behaviours that cause hurt or fear in their relationship and family. - Want to co-parent their baby, even if they’re not a couple or don’t live together. - Experienced difficulties in their own childhood and want a better start for their baby. |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | For parents who are expecting a baby (ideally before 28 weeks of pregnancy) and are over 17 years of age. |
| Provider type | Charity |
| Website | https://www.forbabyssake.org.uk/the-programme/ |
| Remote | No |
| Location | Meadway Court, Stevenage SG1 2EF, UK |
Drug addiction
| Provider | Narcotics Anonymous |
| Support | Support groups for those with substance abuse problems who wish to change. 2 face-to-face group meetings run weekly in Taunton: 19:30 - 21:00, Thursday Recovery at Riverside Church, TA1 2EQ 11:00 - 12.30, Rise & Recover, 73 North Street, TA1 1LW Online groups run throughout the week at different times of the day. Attendees don't have to be clean to attend and don't have to say anything at any NA meeting they choose to attend. |
| Area | Taunton |
| Eligibility | Free to those who have a problem with substance abuse and wish to change. |
| Email address | wtf@westcountry.ukna.org |
Drug and alcohol addiction
| Provider | Smart Recovery |
| Support | SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a programme that provides training and tools for people who want to change their problematic behaviour, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, Internet and others. Guided by trained facilitators, participants come to help themselves and help each other using a variety of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and motivational tools and techniques. Yeovil has a weekly meeting held every Monday: The Gateway Community Church, 17:00 - 18:30 |
| Area | Taunton - South Somerset |
| Eligibility | There is online training that provides an introduction to the SMART Recovery Programme. |
| Website | https://www.smartrecovery.org.uk/online-meetings |
| Location | |
| Remote | No |
Family member with a drug or alcohol problem
| Provider | Smart Recovery |
| Support type | Alcohol |
| Support | The SMART Family & Friends Programme uses the key points of SMART Recovery and adapts these to suit the needs of family & friends of people with a drug and, or alcohol addiction. The F&F programme explores ways participants can look after themselves better; even in difficult and stressful circumstances, and establish healthier relationships with their loved one. Online Family & Friends meetings are held weekly: Mondays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 7.00 pm. |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Family & friends of people with a drug and, or alcohol addiction. |
| Provider type | Charity |
| Website | https://smartrecovery.org.uk/smart_family__friends/ |
| Remote | No |
| Location | Third Floor, UK SMART Recovery, Arthur House, Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3FH, UK |
Family member with a drug problem
| Provider | Smart Recovery |
| Support | The SMART Family & Friends Programme uses the key points of SMART Recovery and adapts these to suit the needs of family & friends of people with a drug and, or alcohol addiction. The F&F programme explores ways participants can look after themselves better; even in difficult and stressful circumstances, and establish healthier relationships with their loved one. Online Family & Friends meetings are held weekly: Mondays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 7.00 pm. |
| Access and referrals | SMART Family & Friends Programme - UK SMART Recovery |
| Area | Taunton - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Family & friends of people with a drug and, or alcohol addiction. |
| Website | https://smartrecovery.org.uk/smart_family__friends/ |
Finding Rental Accommodation using Home Finder
| Provider | Homegroup |
| Support | 3 Tenancy Accreditation Training Schemes operate across Somerset offer support to people to register for Homefinder Somerset, to bid for homes and support them into new properties. The schemes are delivered by: - Home Group Limited in South Somerset - YMCA Brunel in Mendip - YMCA Dulverton Group in Sedgemoor and Somerset West & Taunton |
| Access and referrals | Home Group (South Somerset) TAS@homegroup.org.uk YMCA Brunel (Mendip) CarolPlenty@ymca-bg.org YMCA Dulverton (Sedgemoor and Taunton) tenancytraining@ymca-dg.org For further information, contact the Homefinder Coordinator: R.Warren@somersetwestandtaunton.gov.uk |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Applicants must either have been living in Somerset for the last 2 years, or previously lived in Somerset for 3 of the last 5 years. or Have a local connection to Somerset, for example because they work in Somerset or have immediate family who have lived in Somerset for more than 5 years. Are not subject to immigration control |
| Remote | No |
Finding support services for people under 25
| Provider | Somerset's Local Offer |
| Support type | Directory |
| Support | Somerset's Local Offer provides information on support services for children, young people and families, including those with special educational needs and disabilities in Somerset. |
| Access and referrals | Somerset's Local Offer |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Eligibility requirements will be dependant on the individual services. |
| Provider type | Somerset Council |
| Website | https://www.somerset.gov.uk/localoffer |
| Remote | No |
| Location | County Hall, Taunton, UK |
Health care or GP support for those experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or in temporary accommodation.
| Provider | NHS Homeless & Rough Sleepers Nursing Service for Somerset |
| Support | A team of 5 experienced nurses, and 2 experienced health workers that cover, Taunton, Sedgemoor, Mendip and South Somerset. The service provides nursing care for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or are in temporary accommodation in Somerset. We can treat and assess the following issues: • Basic Health Checks • Wound care • Blood tests including Hep C / Hep B / HIV testing / Syphilis testing • Help with Medical Appointments • Advise and support with medication concerns • Sexual health promotion, contraception advice and STI checks • Dental health promotion • Swabs, removal of stitches / staples • Confidential advice and advocacy |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | For people who are experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or in temporary accommodation in Somerset. |
| Email address | HomelessNursing@somersetft.nhs.uk |
| Remote | No |
Housing and support for those who are homeless or rough sleeping
| Provider | ARC |
| Support | Formerly known as Taunton Association for the Homeless, ARC have 16 properties, housing 176 people. Lindley House in Taunton is our hostel with 40 rooms. The hostel is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides 3 meals per day for clients staying there. This tends to be where clients start their journey with Arc whilst we assess their support needs and work with them in their transition to more independent living. As well as providing accommodation Arc aims to ensure no-one has to spend more than one night homeless, providing an Outreach Team working hard to support rough sleepers, getting them into accommodation as quickly as possible. |
| Access and referrals | www.arcinspire.co.uk |
| Area | Taunton - Sedgemoor |
| Eligibility | No arson not open to those with arson convictions or schedule 1 sex offenders. Local residents only. |
In debt with a Loan Shark
| Provider | Stop Loan Sharks |
| Support | The Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders while supporting those who have borrowed money from a loan shark. Our teams are comprised of specialist investigators and Liaise Officers who have previously worked for the police, trading standards, and debt advice services. Together the investigators and Liaise Officers work to prosecute illegal money lenders while supporting people who owe money to a loan shark |
| Area | Mendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset |
| Eligibility | Those who have borrowed money from a loan Shark, or who wish to report a known Loan Shark. |
| Website | https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/ |
| Remote | No |