Everyone’s needs are different so it’s important you find the right place for you right now. Below we have listed a number of organisations in Derbyshire where you can continue your progress towards changing your life.
Making the decision to pick up the phone or speak to someone might seem difficult right now, but there's lots of support and confidential services waiting to help you
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Freedom Community project provides practical support for people who are struggling in Bolsover and North East Derbyshire. They also organise social events and run sessions from various locations – see website or give them a call for further details
Social eating at St Augustines Church Chesterfield every Tuesday from 4pm until 6pm. Go along for a three course meal costing around £2.50 and get involved too as they are always looking for volunteers.
Healthwatch Derbyshire is an independent voice for the people of Derbyshire. We’re here to listen to the experiences of Derbyshire residents and give them a stronger say in influencing how local health and social care services are provided. We listen to what people have to say about their experiences of using health and social care services and feed this information through to those responsible for providing the services
The High Peak & Derbyshire Dales North Neighbourhood team provides mental health support to adults regardless of age; this support is based on individuals’ needs. The team will work with you to help you find both short-term and longer-term ways to improve your mental health, and to focus on healthy living and behaviours.
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
Please contact South Derbyshire District Council for support and advice on the telephone numbers above. Or if your matter is an out of hours urgent matter, contact 01629 532600
You can seek advice from our Housing Options Team based at Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, 1 Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston. The team is available for appointments every day (except Wednesdays) at our Ilkeston office.
If you are in need of housing advice, are homeless, or you are worried about becoming homeless, contact the Homelessness and Housing Advice Service as soon as you can. If it is an emergency situation outside of office hours (after 5pm, the weekend or bank holiday) please phone Call Derbyshire for advice and assistance on 0845 6058058 or 01629 532600.
If you are homeless now, or are threatened with being made homeless we can provide help and assistance. This can be done in person, by telephoning 01246 242424 or by emailing the Housing Needs Officers at your local Contact Centre – see website for further details