Services Where You Live
Search a selection of services that might be helpful to people in recovery across the different districts of Derbyshire. Please note if activities take place in other districts of Derbyshire you can still attend.
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Change Grow Live – Derbyshire’s Young People Service
We’re a free and confidential service for young people aged 18 and under living in Derbyshire (excluding Derby City) who are using drugs or alcohol and want some support. We don’t judge and we understand that every person’s experience is different.
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Citizens Advice – Derbyshire Districts
Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts is a local charity that provides free, impartial, independent and confidential advice for everyone across Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak.
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Citizens Advice – Mid Mercia
For support including: debt, benefits, and legal advice.
Tel: 0808 278 7972
Debtline number: 01332 228745
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Connex Community Support
We help older people, families, children and young people. We help them live safer and more fulfilled lives within their communities.
High Peak
Tel: 01298 23970
Email: admin@connex.org.uk
Derbyshire Dales
Tel: 01335 348600
Email: dales@connex.org.uk
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DAAS Bereavement Counselling Service
Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service offers specialist bereavement counselling for individuals who have lost a loved one to substance use. Our BACP-accredited service provides a compassionate space to help you navigate the complex emotions of grief following the loss of someone due to addiction. We offer six one-on-one sessions with experienced counsellors and additional support through connections to others who have experienced similar losses. For more information, call 01246 206514 or visit our website at www.daas.uk.com
Tel: 01246 206514
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Derbyshire Domestic Abuse
Support for people at risk of abuse.
Tel: 08000 198 668
Email: derbyshiredahelpline@theelmfoundation.org.uk
In an emergency: 999
Email: derbyshiredahelpline@theelmfoundation.org.uk
Text: 07534 617252
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Derbyshire Home from Hospital Support Service
The service supports people recently discharged from hospital or needing extra support to stay at home
Tel: 01283 219761
Email: home@dhfh.org.uk
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Derbyshire Law Centre
Help with rent arrears, moving costs to secure tenancy & payment of court costs
Tel: 01246 550 674
Email: dlc@derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk
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Derbyshire Mental Health
Helpline and Support Service, open 24/7, your call is free
Tel: 0800 028 0077
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Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service
Tel: 01773 734989
Email: DerbyshireRecoveryPeerSupportService@rethink.org
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Derbyshire Recovery Partnership – drug and alcohol treatment in Derbyshire for adults
If you are worried about your own or someone else’s drug or alcohol use, then please visit Derbyshire Recovery Partnership or call them on 01246 206514.
They offer advice, support and treatment to adults in Derbyshire who need help with their drug or alcohol use. If you live in Derby city, please contact Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service.Tel: 01246 206514
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Derbyshire Welfare Rights Service
Advice on benefits, including pension credit, and how to claim.
Tel: 01629 531535
Email: welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk
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Forces in the Community
Provides tailored employment guidance, housing advice, mental health support, counselling and benefit and welfare advice. For veterans and their families.
Tel: 0115 9220320
Email: support@forces.org.uk
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Homelessness Advice
For people at risk of homelessness.
Tel: 01283 595 795
Email: housing.triage@southderbyshire.gov.uk
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Homelessness Service Derbyshire Dales
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
Tel: 01629 761287
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Jobcentre Plus
For benefit claims and help with Universal Credit.
Tel: 0800 055 6688
Textphone: 0800 023 4888
Universal Credit helpline: 0800 328 5644
Textphone: 0800 328 1344
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Live Life Better Derbyshire
Whether you want to feel fitter, lose weight or quit smoking we’re here to help the people of Derbyshire to Live Life Better. Whatever your goal, you’ll be amazed how a little extra support and advice can make a big difference. All our friendly staff are fully trained and know how difficult it can be to make changes. That’s why they’ll be with you every step of the way offering support and advice. So why wait – take the first steps to a happy, healthy future for you and your family.
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NHS Support
There is various NHS services that you may need: How to Register with a GP How to find an NHS Dentist Service and Support for parents and carer’s Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111
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P3 – homeless support
If you are not rough sleeping, but still experiencing homelessness, for example you are sofa surfing or being threatened with homelessness, it is important for you to get in touch with your local homeless team.
Tel: 01773 570222
Email: housing.solutions@ambervalley.gov.uk
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Pension Credit
For support including: debt, benefits, and legal advice. Debtline number: 01332 228 745
Tel: 0808 278 7972
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Risk of Eviction
Derbyshire Law Centre are available to take calls: Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Telephone: 01246 550674 Freephone: 0800 707 6990 SMS/Text: 07781482826 Text Box: 018001 01246 550674
Email: dlc@derbyshirelawcentre.org.uk
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Salcare – Domestic Abuse support
Escape is a domestic abuse support service supporting victims of domestic abuse which is open to all genders from all communities.
Tel: 01773 764562
Email: enquiries@salcare.org.uk
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Samaritans
If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to do.
Call us any time, day or night
Whatever you’re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE.
Tel: 116 123
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South Derbyshire Food Bank
Food parcels for individuals and families in financial difficulty for up to three days.
Tel: 07458 305 314
Email: projectsupport@sdcvs.org.uk
: 01283 219 761
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South Normanton Food Bank
St Michaels and All Angels Church Church Street South Normanton Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 2BT
Tel: 01773 810410
Email: info@southnormantonarea.foodbank.org.uk
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Space 4 U
Space 4 U welcomes referrals from anyone, for children aged 5 to 18 from all parts of Derbyshire who are affected by someone else’s substance misuse.
Any professional who wants to make a referral should discuss it with the young person and their family first.
Tel: 01246 277 422
Email: Space.4u2@actionforchildren.org.uk
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Stand To Veteran Support
STAND TO is a support service dedicated to Derbyshire’s veteran community. Whether you were Regular or Reserve forces, served for 22 years or 2 days STAND TO are here to help. We cover the whole of Derbyshire.
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Stop Loan Sharks
Stop Loan Sharks investigates and prosecutes illegal money lenders and provides support for borrowers in the UK. If you have borrowed from a loan shark or are worried about someone else, we’re here to help and keep you safe. Our specially trained staff will provide you with emotional and practical support that is tailored to your needs.
Tel: 0300 555 2222
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Warmer Derby and Derbyshire
Offering advice on staying warm at home and energy bills.
Tel: 0800 677 1332
Email: wdd@mea.org.uk
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Welfare rights and benefits
Our welfare rights team can help you find out about the benefits you’re entitled to and how to claim.
Tel: 01629 531535
Email: welfarebenefits@derbyshire.gov.uk
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Your Sexual Health Matters
To find out about local services available to you and to find out more information about sexual health