Home-Start in Gloucesteshire
We're there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can't wait
We have included links on this page for several local and national organisations that help support families in a variety of ways. We are always happy to signpost you to relevant organisations if you aren’t sure what specific support you might need or be eligible for.
CAP debt help
Freephone: 0800 3280006
www.capdebthelp.org
Citizens Advice Bureau (Stroud District)
0808 800 0510 (Monday to Friday 10 am to 4pm)
Credit Union (Stroud Valley’s)
Credit Union (Stroud Valley’s)
01453 298785
www.svcu.org.uk
Foodbank
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service
Freephone: 0845 6029035
www.gdass.org.uk
Gloucestershire Family Information Service
Freephone: 0800 5420202
www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/fis
The Key (Guide & Pals)
A special information service for any family in Gloucestershire with a disabled child.
Freephone: 0800 0151548
www.keywords.org.uk
Kidstuff
Anxiety UK
08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am – 5.30pm)
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Counselling Directory
Fatherhood Institute
Foundation Years – great early years and childcare
Home-Start UK
For more information about the national organisation of Home-Start.
0116 258 7900
www.home-start.org.uk
MumsNet
A UK based website edited by parents for parents with lots of useful tips and product reviews.
www.mumsnet.com
National Autistic Society
Netmums
A UK based family of local websites set up and run by mothers. It includes a discussion forum and provides support and advice for parents.
www.netmums.com
Relate
Offers counselling services for every type of relationship in Gloucestershire.
www.relate.org.uk/
Rethink Mental Illness
Samaritans
Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Freephone: 116 123 (24-hour helpline)
www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE
A national, out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. We are open every day of the year from 6pm to 11pm.
0300 304 7000
www.sane.org.uk
Turn2Us
Helping people access the funds they need that are available to them.
0808 8022000
www.turn2us.org.uk/families
The Association for Post-Natal Illness
Twins and Multiple Birth Association
UNICEF
See “Rights for every child” leaflet www.unicef.org.uk
Womens Aid
Working to end domestic violence against women and children.
0808 2000247
www.womensaid.org.uk
Home-Start Cotswolds
33, Coxwell Street
CIRENCESTER
Gloucestershire
GL7 2BQ
01285 885391
office@home-start-cotswolds.org.uk
www.home-start-cotswolds.org.uk
Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester
Annexe 3 & 4,
The Wheelhouse,
Bond’s Mill Estate,
Bristol Road Stonehouse,
Glos. GL10 3RF
Tel: 01453 297470
Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire
Home-Start Gloucestershire
Consortium based in Gloucestershire. The current website shows the boundaries between regions and the local offices supporting the regions.
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