Social Services: 0300 123 2224

Adult Social Care, Children’s Information Service and Somerset County Council

AGE UK: 0800 169 2081

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

Samaritans: 01935 476455 or 116 123

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

South Somerset Association for Voluntary and Community Action: 01935 475914

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

Victim Support: 0808 1689 111

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

Citizens Advice Bureau: 03444 111 445

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

Cruse: 01458 898211

Offers counselling and advice following bereavement.

Relate: 01305 262 285

Offers counselling and advice on marriage and partnership problems.