SUPPORT AND advice
External Local Organisations:
There are numerous support groups in and around Aylesbury and we've linked a few below in the hope that they may help you.
Foodbanks:
Providing a minimum of three days' emergency food for people in crisis. Additional support and advice also available.
Aylesbury foodbank: Call - 01296 395514
Free helpline (England & Wales): Call - 0808 2082138
https://aylesbury.foodbank.org.uk
Also at more+ cafe on Wednesday's 10h00-12h00
Community foodbank providing pre-assembled food bags and boxes for those in need. Also operates an advice hub.
Call - 01296 424 440
www.aylesburyvineyard.church/storehouse
Baby and Ante/Postnatal:
PANDAS Foundation UK
Offering support groups for parents who are struggling with perinatal depression.
Aylesbury PANDAS: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 10am – 11.30am at The Vineyard Centre Gatehouse close. Aylesbury HP19 8DN
FREE helpline number - 0808 1961 776
Lighthouse Baby and Toddler Group
Providing parents and carers of 0-5's the opportunity to connect with others in a friendly, fun and compassionate environment.
Every term-time Thursday 10:30-11:45am at Holy Trinity Church, Walton Street. Aylesbury HP21 7QX
www.htaylesbury.org/lighthouse-carer-toddler-group-2/
Nationwide Organisations:
Below are links to a variety of organisations, charities and helplines that can offer advice and support nationwide. We hope that here you can find the support you need.
A 24-hour helpline for those suffering with an addiction to alcohol.
Call - 0800 9177 650
alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Offering support, resources and courses in all areas of family life including marriage, bereavement and parenting.
Call - 029 2081 0800
Offering support for those struggling with debt and financial issues.
capuk.org
Mental Health Foundation
A wide variety of information and support for mental health.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/looking-after-your-mental-health
Mind UK
Supporting both those struggling with their mental health as well as for those who are supporting others.
www.mind.org.uk
A free 24-hour service for women experiencing domestic violence.
Call - 0808 2000 247
nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
NHS
Call - 111 (available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for medical help and advice).
111.nhs.uk
Or call 999 for an emergency
National Christian Helpline
A confidential national Christian helpline 9am-midnight, 365 days of the year.
Call - 0300 111 0101
christianhelplines.co.uk
Samaritans
A confidential, emotional support line open 24 hours a day for those experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Call -116 123
samaritans.org
UCB Prayerline
A confidential service where someone will listen to your prayer request and pray alongside you for the situation you are facing. Open every day except Sundays and bank holidays.
Call - 01782 36 3000
ucb.co.uk/prayerline