We are aware that anyone using these forums at any time may be struggling in life in some way or be in a crisis. These forums do not provide any sort of qualified, professional opinion or advice about problems and crisis situations. With that in mind, the purpose of this post is to be a resource for providing links and contact details to general charities and organisations (not specifically with a Christian foundation) who are specialists providing help and information in a particular area. Cold, hot or adverse weather for a period of time can affect vulnerable people. PLEASE keep an eye out for those known to you who may be vulnerable. Those on limited incomes may be feeling worried about keeping their homes warm enough to survive and meeting the bills that will follow afterwards. These are some UK based sources of help: Crisis 'Get help' - if you know someone who needs help, or are someone who needs urgent help Independent Age 'Help in cold weather' British Heart Foundation '8 wise ways to keep the heat in' AgeUK 'Keeping well this winter' Ideas and support for older people to help them stay safe. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/keep-well-this-winter Citizens Advice 'Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills' nidirect .gov.uk 'Cold weather health advice and keeping neighbours in mind' Do you know of another helpful resource that could be considered for inclusion on this page? Let us know using the chat box in the bottom left of the screen...

We are aware that anyone using these forums at any time may be struggling in life in some way or be in a crisis. These forums do not provide any sort of qualified, professional opinion or advice about problems and crisis situations. With that in mind, the purpose of this post is to be a resource for providing links and contact details to general charities and organisations (not specifically with a Christian foundation) who are specialists providing help and information in a particular area. Concerned about a family member or yourself? Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire: 020 7403 0888 https://www.al-anonuk.org.uk - Helpline providing support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the person is still drinking or not Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): 0845 7697 555, https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk - Over 3,300 groups in the UK. Help drinkers to stay sober and to help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. Fellowship of men and women share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism Frank : 0800 77 66 00, https://www.talktofrank.com - Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse. Advice and information for drug misusers, their families, friends, carers. (Formerly known as the National Drugs Helpline). Turning Point: 020 7481 7600, https://www.turning-point.co.uk - To enable people with serious problems related to drug and alcohol misuse, mental health and learning disabilities to lead more independent lives by providing high quality community services. Running over 100 projects nationally, ranging from residential rehabilitation centres to drop in counselling services, needle exchanges, phone advice services and individual community workers. Do you know of another helpful resource that could be considered for inclusion on this page? Let us know using the chat box in the bottom left of the screen...

We are aware that anyone using these forums at any time may be struggling in life in some way or be in a crisis. These forums do not provide any sort of qualified, professional opinion or advice about problems and crisis situations. With that in mind, the purpose of this post is to be a resource for providing links and contact details to general charities and organisations (not specifically with a Christian foundation) who are specialists providing help and information in a particular area. If you know anyone who is worried about debt the following charity may be able to direct them to sources of help locally. They have a Christian ethos and their budget training is used by Churches across the UK to allow families to begin to access help. Credit Action https://www.creditaction.org.uk/ Christians Against Poverty https://capuk.org/ Do you know of another helpful resource that could be considered for inclusion on this page? Let us know using the chat box in the bottom left of the screen...