Help in Trouble
If you just want a chance to stop and think, there are many places where you can go for an hour or a day to meditate in silence.
Click HERE for more information.
If your life is in a downward spiral and you are not sure where to turn, there are a number of local organisations
who can offer advice and practical help.
There are two charities within the Octagon,
the Compton and District Relief in Sickness Fund
and the Stoughton and Racton Village Hall Fund,
which can assist local residents in need.
For more information, please contact the vicarage on 02392 631252
To register for additional support during power cuts, contact the UK Power Networks Priority Services Register .
Here are the contact details for other organisations:
Alcoholics Anonymous UK Help line 0845 7697555
Drinkline 0800 917 8282
Cruse 01243 530202
(UK Help line 0844 4779400)
Carers' Support Service 60(a) North Street Chichester 01243 537011
(UK Helpline 0808 808777)
Child Line UK Help line 0800 1111
NSPCC UK Help line 0808 800 5000
Child Death Help line 0800 282986
Confide Counselling Service. Christ Church Chichester 01243 531914
Counselling service for adults of all ages with mobility problems Sage 07585 141599
Debt Counselling
Local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), 6 Theatre Lane (off South Street) 0844 4771171
Christians against Poverty based at the Chichester Baptist Church 01243 782582
UK Help line - the Business Debtline 0800 1976026
Domestic Violence Chichester Domestic Abuse outreach service 07954 688469
(Chichester District Crime & Disorder Reduction Partnership)
UK Helplines -women 0808 200247, men 0845 0646800
Drugs Frank 0800 776600
Family Support / Family Breakdown 01243 550562
Food Bank c/o Chichester Family Church (21 Orchard Street) 01243 786607
emergency rations issued on production of vouchers at that church by an ecumenical team of volunteers. Mondays & Wednesdays 2-4pm, Fridays 4-6pm.
Gambling Gamcare 01273 833722
Health Care Emergencies St Richards Hospital, Spitalfield lane 01243 788122
Psychiatric services 01243
791898 (Centurion
Mental Health Centre, Graylingwell)
Homelessness
Stonepillow(formerly Chichester Christian Care Association)
St Joseph's, Hunston (hostel) 01243 537934
St Cyriac's (day centre).
Shelter (UKHelpline) advises on mortgage arrears and hostel availability 0808 8004444
Housing Department Chichester District Council (East Pallant House) 01243 534576
Job Centre/unemployment benefits 5 Southgate Chichester.01243 224100
Legal Advice 0845 345 4 345
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 01273 204050
Life centre supports victims of rape and abuse, office 01243 786349
UK helplines: Adults 0844 8477879. Under 18s 0808 8020808.
These lines are available on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7.30 and 10pm.
Marriage Guidance Relate. 01243 788935
Mental Health social needs for older people catered for by the Chichester Area 'Tea and Chat club' 07932 784979
at Chichester Boys' Club Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12-4pm
Mind Mental Health charity (advice on sources of support). 01243 787878
UK Help line 08457 660163
NHS Direct (Health Advice) UK Help line 0845 4647
Police Kingsham Road Chichester 0845 6070 999
Pregnancy Counselling
Options. Local - St John's Street Chichester 01243 784177
UK Help line "Care Confidential" 0800 028 2228 (9am to 5pm)
ROC – practical help for those in social housing with maintenance, painting, gardening, moving, hoarding and dog-walking 07835 492191
Samaritans 24 hours confidential service for people in crisis 01243 826333
UK Help line 08457 909090
Slavery Helpline 0800 0121 700
Social Services West Sussex enquiry line 01243 642555
Out of hours 01903 694422 (e.g. for suspected child maltreatment)
Transport for handicapped people. "Contact 88". 01243 531988
Victim Support offers emotional support and practical advice for anyone affected by crime.
UK Help line 0845 3030900
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