Support Organisations – Important Contact Numbers
If you would like additional advice or support, these organisations are available;
More information can also be found on Your Circle by visiting Home | YourCircle :
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team: 0800 1690398 (24 hours 7 days a week)
If you or someone you know needs help in a mental health crisis, call our crisis teams. The teams work with those aged from 11 upwards.
If calls are from or about children under 11, telephone advice and support will be given however our crisis teams cannot provide home treatment to this age group.
Samaritans 116 123 (24 hours 7 days a week)
Providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide, including support for people caring for someone feeling suicidal
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 0800 585858 (2pm – 9pm, 7 days a week)
CALM work with everyone who’s struggling with life, no matter who they are, where they’re from or what they’re going through.
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service 01452 726570 (Mon – Fri 9am-5pm)
Supporting victims of domestic abuse
Service is designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families.
CandO (Connect and Offload) – 0808 801 0606 (2pm-9pm, 7 days a week)
The helpline is here to support adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, or depression, including support for self-harm. They can also provide support and information to friends, family, Carers, and professionals. The service is open access and there is no need for a referral.
People can contact the helpline in one of 3 ways
- Call – 0808 801 0606
- Text – 07537 410022
- Webchat on Gloucestershire Connect and Offload | Gloucestershire Connect and Offload (gloucestershirecando.org)
V-I-A – Drug and Alcohol Service – Gloucestershire- Gloucestershire – via (viaorg.uk) 01452 223014
Supporting people to reduce, control or stop substance use
Adult Social Care Helpdesk (ASC) 01452 426868 (8am – 5pm Mon – Fri) Emergency contact 01452 614194, outside these hours
Role is to make sure adults (aged 18 or over) and their carers (including young carers) who need care or support in their daily lives get the help and advice they need to live as independently as possible.
Children’s and Families Service 01452 426565 (9am -5pm Mon – Fri) Emergency contact 01452 614194, outside these hours
Providing support and advice services for children and young people, and their families and carers.
Alzheimer’s Society 0333 150 3456 (Mon – Wed 9am-8pm, Thurs- Fri 9am-5pm, Sat- Sun 10am-4pm)
Managing Memory 0800 694 8800 (Mon – Fri 9am -5pm)
Supporting people who are worried about memory, people with dementia and carers of people with dementia, in Gloucestershire.
POhWER (Advocacy) 0300 003 1162 (Mon – Fri 8am-6pm)
POhWER support people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.
Their mission is to empower people to have a voice and make a real difference to their lives. We do this by speaking for them when they can’t and supporting them to speak for themselves when they can.
Lets Talk – providing emotional help if stressed or anxious 0800 073 2200 (Mon – Fri 9am -5pm)
Providing talking therapy that has been proven to be effective in managing anxiety and depression.
Warm and Well 0800 500 3076 (Mon – Fri 9am -5pm)
Warm and Well offers energy efficiency advice to householders and also administers grant funding on behalf of the local authorities and other funders
Christians Against Poverty 0800 328 0006 (Mon -Thurs 9:30am to 5pm & Fri 9:30am to 3:30pm)
Supporting people who may be experiencing debt and in poverty. You do not need to be of Christian faith to access support
Care and Support Guide
If you’re looking for social care in Gloucestershire, this Guide is a great introduction to what care services are on offer in your local area.
Gloucestershire Care and Support Guide | Care Choices
Care Advice Line – 01452 22 22 00 – Home Page GCC | thecareadviceline
The Care Advice Line provides personalised information and advice when it is needed most. Our dedicated team have a wealth of experience in advising on how best to negotiate the care maze.
