Useful Contacts - Support Services

Social Services                                     01935 422111

Help the Aged—Senior Line                    0808 800 6565

Offers a range of practical advice on matters important to older citizens.

 

Samaritans                                          01935 422111

Offer a confidential listening and befriending service for those needing to talk about their problems and anxieties.

 

Somerset Family Partnership                 01460 55667

The purpose of this group is based upon the encouragement of relationships skills in order to prevent family breakdowns.

 

Council Voluntary Services                     01935 475914

Acts as an umbrella organisation for various local charities, and is able to advise individuals on volunteer opportunities and placements.

 

Somerset Victim Support                        01460 55535

Victim support workers are specifically trained to offer support and guidance to victims of crime

 

Citizens Advice Bureau                           01935 421167

Offers practical advice on a whole range of issues such as housing and employment matters, money and debt advice.

 

Cruse                                                    01935 411644

Offers counselling and advice following bereavement.

 

Relate                                                   01935 472485 & 01823 275983

Offers counselling and advice on marriage and partnership problems.