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Individuals struggling with their mental health who need immediate support out of hours

ProviderCrisis Safe Space
Support typeMental health
Access and referralsCrisis Safe Space appointments can be booked through Mindline Somerset locally on: 01823 276 892 or freephone 0800 138 1692. Appointments can also be requested via the online form:
AreaSedgemoor - Somerset
EligibilityAnyone who feels like they are really struggling with their mental health. Both self-referral and healthcare referrals available through the website
Provider typePartnership of local voluntary organisations and the NHS
Phone number0800 138 1692
Websitehttps://openmentalhealth.org.uk/crisis-safe-space/
LocationSussex Lodge, 44 Station Rd, Taunton TA1 1NS, UK
RemoteYes

Men aged 18 – 30 who have been in prison or are at risk of prison

ProviderKey4Life
Support typeAttitude
SupportBehavioural and wellbeing Programme open to men aged 18-30 who have been to prison or are at risk of Prison. The programme includes one-to-one support, group work and mentorship.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityProbation CRS, which is also open to referrals.
Provider typeCharity
Websitehttps://key4life.org.uk/
RemoteNo
LocationEaston Business Centre, Felix Road, Easton, Bristol BS5 0HE, UK

Mental health, suicidal thoughts

ProviderCALM, Campaign Against Living Miserably
Access and referralsCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityOpen to all
Websitehttps://www.thecalmzone.net
RemoteNo

Needing to talk to someone

ProviderMindline Somerset
Support typeMental health
Access and referralsCall any time of the day locally on 01823 276892 or freephone 0800 138 1692 support@openmentalhealth.org.uk https://openmentalhealth.org.uk/mindline-somerset/
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityFor people who: - Need someone to talk to - Want to get things off their chest - Anyone feeling isolated or alone - Anyone feeling worthless or struggling with their self esteem - People who want a friendly ear to talk about their day
Provider typeCharity
Phone number0800 138 1692
Websitehttps://openmentalhealth.org.uk/mindline-somerset/
RemoteYes
LocationSussex Lodge, 44 Station Rd, Taunton TA1 1NS, UK

Parenting a child under 7

ProviderHome Start
Support typeChildren and Families
SupportHome Start will visit the parent in their own home, usually once a week. The parent decides what they will do together. • Social isolation • Coping with a child with health issues • Bereavement support • Emotional demands of being a parent • Coping with disabilities • Relationship problems • Practical help with budgeting, healthy cooking, routines in the home • Support with children starting school
AreaWest Somerset
EligibilityMust have at least one child under 7 years old. Must live within West Somerset: "Minehead, Dunster, Porlock, Dulverton and Watchet right through to Stogursey and everywhere in between."
Provider typeCharity
Websitehttps://www.homestart-westsomerset.org.uk
LocationAlcombe Children's Centre, Stephenson Road, Minehead, Somerset TA24 5EB, UK
RemoteNo

Partner or Parent is in Prison

ProviderPACT: Prison Advice and Care Trust
Support typeFamily prison support
SupportPact runs the national Prisoners' Families Helpline, a free and confidential service which offers practical and emotional support, information and advice to anyone who is affected by imprisonment, in a straightforward, non-judgemental way.
Access and referralsMonday to Friday: 9am - 8pm, Sat and Sun; 10am - 3pm.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityAnyone who is affected by imprisonment.
Provider typeCharity
Phone number0808 808 2003
Email addressinfo@prisonersfamilies.org
Websitehttps://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/
RemoteYes
Location29 Peckham Road, London, UK

Poor finanacial management skills

ProviderSomerset Financial Well-being Project
Support typeAdvice and support
SupportSomerset Financial Well-being Project is an initiative funded by Somerset County Council. We are offering free financial well-being information, free community events and free training to anyone who lives or works in Somerset. This information aims to help anyone who is facing anxiety and stress caused by money worries or who is concerned about their financial future by signposting them to Free, expert help and support.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityAnyone who lives or works in Somerset.
Provider typeCommissioned Service
Websitehttps://www.westcountry.org.uk/SFWP
RemoteYes
LocationKestrel court, Harbour Road, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset BS20 7AN, UK

Problem debt

ProviderStep Change Debt Charity
Support typeAdvice and support
SupportFree, flexible debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of an inidiviual's situation. Providing practical help and support for however long it’s needed.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityFor those with problem debt.
Provider typeCharity
Websitehttps://www.stepchange.org/
RemoteNo
LocationStepChange Debt Charity, 123 Albion Street, Leeds LS2 8ER, UK

Problem debt

ProviderChristians Against Poverty (CAP)
Support typeAdvice and support
SupportIn home, face-to-face debt advice, with ongoing support available by telephone, and money management courses.
AreaMendip - Taunton - South Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityFor those with problem debt.
Provider typeFaith-based charity
Websitehttps://capuk.org/
LocationChristians Against Poverty UK, Jubilee House, 1 Filey Street, Bradford BD1 5LQ, UK
RemoteYes

Require a short term loan or struggling to budget

ProviderWest Country Savings & Loans
Support typeFinancial support
SupportAlternative to pay-day loans, other high interest lenders: Affordable loans to members from £100 - £15,000 with competitive rates (which are dependent on circumstances) and ethical lending. Top-up loans for existing members if 50% of the original loan has already been paid. Managed Accounts are available for those who struggle to budget.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityRequires: - ID - Some form of income - Permanent address - Smart phone - Internet access
Provider typeCredit union
Websitehttps://www.westcountry.org.uk/
RemoteYes
LocationKestrel court, Harbour Road, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset BS20 7AN, UK

Sexual health and family planning concerns

ProviderSWISH - Somerset-Wide Integrated Sexual Health Service
Support typeSexual Health
SupportContraceptive and Sexual Health Service, offering free support and advice on STIs and HIV, Contraception, Sexual Abuse and Exploitation, and LGBTQ+ concerns. The Outreach Team hold weekly drop-in sessions across Somerset at locations managed by Probation, SDAS, YMCA, ARC and Nelson Trust venues. They also work alongside the Homeless and Rough Sleeper Nursing Service. Outreach Services: Full STI Screening, Vaccinations to certain groups. Treatment of certain sexually transmitted infections, Contraceptive advice, Start on any method except coil Clinic Services: Full screening, Treatments, Vaccinations, All method of contraception, Psychosexual counselling.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityAvailable for all.
Provider typeCommissioned Service
Email addressswishtoteam@somersetft.nhs.uk
Websitehttps://www.swishservices.co.uk
RemoteNo
Location

Short-term low amount loans for School Uniform

ProviderWest Country Savings and Loans
Support typeChildren and Families
SupportAffordable loans to members from £100 - £15,000 with competitive rates (which are dependent on circumstances) and ethical lending. Alternative to pay-day loans, other high interest lenders. Top-up loans for existing members if 50% of the original loan has already been paid.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityRequires: - ID - Some form of income - Permanement address - Smart phone - Internet access
Provider typeCredit union
Websitehttps://www.westcountry.org.uk/
RemoteYes
LocationKestrel court, Harbour Road, Portishead, Bristol, North Somerset BS20 7AN, UK

Support for children and families where one of the parents are in prison.

ProviderChildren Heard + Seen
Support typeFamily prison support
SupportChildren Heard And Seen is a charity that supports children and families impacted by parental imprisonment. They provide targeted support for children and young people. This can be delivered in person to families in Oxfordshire and online via Zoom to families in other parts of England.
Access and referralsWill only accept referrals from families themselves.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityChildren and families impacted by parental imprisonment.
Provider typeCharity
Phone number07557 339258
Email addressinfo@childrenheardandseen.co.uk
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/childrenheardandseen
RemoteNo
LocationHill End Outdoor Education Centre, Eynsham Road, Cumnor, Oxford, UK

Support for those who are homeless, rough sleeping or in temporary accommodation

ProviderOpen Door
Support typeFood, Clothing and Support Services
SupportDoors open at 9:30 for rough sleepers who can have hot showers, breakfast and clothes washed and dried. Clients are also able to access a donated clothing store. In the mornings there is an Outreach Team who offer practical advice and support about housing, addictions and health. Following on from this is our tailored support packages which offer practical advice and guidance in the short and longer term. In addition to this daily support there are volunteers who provide a reading group, a make and mend group and people who are there to read the paper and have a chat with.
Access and referralshttps://www.tauntonopendoor.org.uk/
AreaTaunton
EligibilityFor those based in Taunton who are living in temporary accommodation, or are homeless or rough sleeping.
Provider typeCharity
Websitehttps://www.tauntonopendoor.org.uk/
Location1A Mount Street, Taunton TA1 3QB, UK
RemoteNo

Victims of rape or sexual abuse

ProviderSARAS
Support typeDomestic abuse
SupportHelpline and live chat services providing free, anonymous and confidential support for people of all genders, age 13+ who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityFor people of all genders, age 13+ who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.
Provider typeCharity
Websitehttps://www.sarsas.org.uk/support-and-information/i-need-help/
RemoteNo
LocationBristol BS1, UK

Victims of sexual assault

ProviderNHS - The Bridge
Support typeSexual Assault
SupportThe Bridge offers medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. This includes: Medical care, including a forensic medical examination, sexual health and onward referrals. Emotional and psychological support, including arranging counselling. Practical help, including making a report to the police They also offer information and support to friends and family if someone they care about has been affected by rape or serious sexual assault.
Access and referralsHelp after rape and sexual assault
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityFor victims or sexual assault.
Provider typeCommissioned Service
Websitehttps://www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk
RemoteYes
LocationThe Bridge S A R C, Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill, Bristol BS2 0JD, UK

Working with members of Gypsy and Traveller Communities

ProviderSomerset Gypsy Liaison Officers
Support typeSocial Isolation
SupportCan provide advice and assistance for liaising with the traveller community.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityIndividuals must be part for the gypsy and traveller community.
Provider typeSomerset Council
Phone numberWest - 07811 307748 East - 07917 791965
Email addresssometrsetgypsyliason@somerset.gov.uk
RemoteNo
LocationCounty Hall, Taunton, UK

Youth accommodation & support (18 – 24)

ProviderP2i - Pathways to Independence
Support typeAccommodation and housing support
SupportPartnership project between Somerset County Council, YMCA Dulverton Group and YMCA Mendip for homeless and vulnerable young people aged between 16 to 25. P2i hubs are based on a one-stop shop model with access to District Council Housing Options Teams, County Council Leaving Care Workers, Targeted Youth Support Intervention workers and experienced and knowledgeable provider staff in some areas. - Support accommodation - Short-stay emergency accommodation - Accommodation sustainment support - Mediation and reconciliation services
Access and referralshttps://www.p2i.org.uk/
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityIn order to access supported accommodation under P2I, the nominal needs to be a Looked After Child, a Care Leaver (under 21) or – if they are neither of those – to be assessed as having a support need of some description and therefore Priority Need under homelessness legislation. If you have any queries about the P2I service, please contact Somerset County Council’s 16 Plus Housing and Partnership Co-ordinator, John Shipley, on jshipley@somerset.gov.uk
Provider typeCharity
Websitehttps://www.p2i.org.uk/
LocationCounty Hall, Taunton, UK
RemoteYes

Youth unemployment

ProviderSomerset Works
Support typeYoung Persons
SupportA broker service providing advice and support with the aim of enabling young people (15 - 19) to access education, employment or training.
AreaSomerset
EligibilityBefore completing a referral form, it is advised you first contact Richard Lucas, Transition Manager to discuss: 07823 537358.
Provider typeIndependent Service (EU Funded)
Phone number07823 537358
Websitehttps://www.somerset.gov.uk/somersetworks/
LocationCounty Hall, Taunton, UK
RemoteNo

Youth Unemployment

ProviderSomerset Works
Support typeEducation training and employment
SupportA broker service providing advice and support with the aim of enabling young people (15 - 19) to access education, employment or training.
AreaMendip - Taunton - Sedgemoor - South Somerset - West Somerset - Somerset
EligibilityBefore completing a referral form, it is advised you first contact Richard Lucas, Transition Manager to discuss
Provider typeIndependent Service (EU Funded)
Phone number07823 537358
Websitehttps://www.somerset.gov.uk/children-families-and-education/school-life/somersetworks/
RemoteNo
LocationCounty Hall, Taunton TA1 4DY, UK