More support services for women
As well as employment, there might be other areas where you need support. Below are some national services to reach out to.

- Turning Point
www.turning-point.co.uk
Health and wellbeing services for people with drug and alcohol issues or mental health needs. There is a search function on the website for local services. - We Are With You
www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Drug, alcohol and mental health charity. They have online information to help you cut down and advice on how to stay safe and healthy. - Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk | 0800 9177 650
Help and support for anyone with alcohol problems. - Narcotics Anonymous
www.ukna.org | 0300 999 1212
Help and support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.
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- National Domestic Abuse Helpline
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk | 0808 2000 247
Live online chat or support over the phone. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. - Women’s Aid Live Chat
https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/
A safer way to get support if your abuser is in the property. Open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm on weekdays, and 10am-6pm at the weekend. - Solace
www.solacewomensaid.org
Advice, support and accommodation, for women experiencing domestic violence. - Chayn
https://chayn.co/
Online support, information courses and advice. Their Soul Medicine courses provide bite-sized support through discreet emails.
- Samaritans
www.samaritans.org.uk | 116 123
Free 24-hour helpline, confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. - SANE
www.sane.org.uk/support | 0300 304 7000
Emotional support, info and guidance for people affected by mental ill-health. Their SANEline takes calls 4pm-10pm daily. They also operate Textcare, a service for comfort and care via text message and run a peer support forum. - Big White Wall
www.bigwhitewall.com
A 24/7 online community with round-the-clock support from trained professionals. A good resource for when you are feeling stressed, anxious or low. - Calm Harm App
https://calmharm.co.uk/
Calm Harm is an app available for smartphones, which provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
- Crisis
www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/ | 0800 038 4838
If you’re homeless, Crisis can offer you expert help to find safe housing. - Shelter
www.shelter.org.uk | 0808 800 4444
Free helpline providing urgent housing advice - their phonline is open 8am-8pm weekdays, 9am-5pm weekends. They also have a webchat service (9am-5pm on weekdays). - Homeless Link
https://www.homeless.org.uk/search-homelessness-services
This website is a search tool to find hostels and homeless shelters in your area.
- Warm Home Discount
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme/energy-suppliers
Search energy suppliers for eligibility to apply for a £140 rebate to your energy account. - Help with water and energy bills, including fuel grants
https://www.aurigaservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Auriga_waterandenergy_Online.pdf
Details of what support your energy and/or water supplier offers. Some larger suppliers will wipe account debts. (Also the British Gas Energy Trust will give grants to non-customers). - Fuel bank vouchers
https://www.fuelbankfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/FBF-Fuel-Voucher-Leaflet-30-Auriga-fbf009-AW.pdf
Some energy suppliers provide fuel bank vouchers to customers on pre-payment meters. Check with your supplier for details on how to apply. - Vulnerability Commitment
https://www.energy-uk.org.uk/our-work/retail/vulnerability-commitment.html
Participating suppliers offer freephone numbers for customers in financial hardship. - Social Tariff
https://www.ccwater.org.uk/households/help-with-my-bills/
All water companies offer a ‘social tariff’ to low-income customers, which could save you up to 80% on water bills. - Priority Service Register
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/energy-advice-households/getting-extra-help-priority-services-register
The Priority Service Register (PSR) is a list of customers who are deemed to be at risk of vulnerability. Being on this list entitles you to priority support in some situations. Check to see if you are eligible to apply to be on the register. - ECO
https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco/support-improving-your-home
Apply to your energy supplier to help fund the installation of energy efficient measures in your home. (Note: you must be the homeowner or have the landlord’s permission).