External Organisations
Below you can find a list of various organisations that may be a help and support.
Health & Wellbeing
NHS
111 available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for medical help and advice.
111.nhs.uk
Or call 999 for an emergency
Samaritans
Samaritans offer support if you are having a difficult time, struggling to cope or worried about another person.
116 123
www.samaritans.org
Kintsugi Hope
Kintsugi Hope is a Christian charity run by Patrick and Diane Regan, based in the UK striving to make a difference to people's mental wellbeing. They partner with local churches to run mental health wellbeing support groups for churches and their communities, and are currently running online groups in response to lockdown measures.
Phone: 01245 526077
www.kintsugihope.com
Mind and Soul Foundation
Exploring Christianity and mental health. Advice and support for mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.
www.mindandsoulfoundation.org
Papyrus
Prevention of young suicide: Papyrus provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline.
HOPELINEUK: 0800 068 41 41
www.papyrus-uk.org
Relate
Relate is the UK's largest provider of relationship support, helping people to strengthen their relationships.
0121 643 1638
www.relate.org.uk
Mind UK
Supporting those struggling with their mental health as well as for those supporting others.
www.mind.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
A wide variety of information and support for mental health.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/looking-after-your-mental-health
Supporting Children during COVID-19
www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/depression-anxiety-mental-health/
Housing Support
Safe Stop Housing
Grief Support
Telephone Bereavement Pastoral Support - Church of England Birmingham
A dedicated phone line offering 1:1 pastoral support and prayer for bereaved people. You will be asked to leave us a message with your name and telephone number. A member of their pastoral care team will call you back as soon as possible, aiming to respond within 24 hours.
0121 426 0405
The Good Grief Trust
Support for adults and children during COVID-19
thegoodgrieftrust.org
Cruse Bereavement Care
For those struggling with grieving and isolation
Birmingham Area: 0121 687 8010
Sandwell and Walsall Area: 01215 581798
cruse.org.uk
Saying Goodbye
For all baby loss and child loss support.
sayinggoodbye.org
Soul Tears
A virtual gathering of remembrance online for the loss of loved ones during this season. Meeting fortnightly at 8.30pm for a time to honour and collectively remember those we have lost.
soultears.org
Financial Support
Christians Against Poverty
Supporting those struggling with debt and financial issues
capuk.org
Turn2Us
Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough. We provide financial support to help people get back on track.
turn2us.org.uk
GENERAL SUPPORT
UK Government Support
A variety of support to find out what help you can get if you’re affected by coronavirus. You can use it for yourself or someone else.
gov.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
Up to date advice on a wide variety of social and personal issues
citizensadvice.org.uk
The Active Wellbeing Society
A variety of supports for Birmingham residents
theaws.co.uk
Food Banks
Gas Street’s Support (mostly for our parish area)
gasstreet.church/loveyourneighbour
Central/Jewellery Quarter Area
birminghamcentral.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/
Smethwick Area
0121 517 0141
smethwick.foodbank.org.uk/
Birmingham City Mission
0121 792 9572
carecentre@birminghamcitymission.co.uk