get help

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

Tel: 0800 328 0006

The CAP Debt Centre, based at Hertford Baptist Church in partnership with Christ Church, Ware, provides a free debt counselling service to our local community.

To take your first step out of debt, contact our friendly New Enquiries team. They will arrange your first appointment with Debs or Sam, our local Debt Coaches.

If you would like to support those struggling with debt, please get in touch we would love to hear from you or sign up on our join a team page.

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Hertford & District Foodbank

https://hertfordwaredistrict.foodbank.org.uk

Tel: 07851 708470

Email: info@hertforddistrict.foodbank.org.uk

Providing emergency food and practical support to people facing hardship, while working to end hunger and poverty in local communities.

If you are struggling to put meals on the table, please do give us a ring on or send an email. Please include your phone number on the email.

More Help

Emergency Services

Tel: 999

Call immediately if there is danger to life or a serious emergency.

Non-Emergency Police

Tel: 101

www.police.uk

Report non-urgent crime, anti-social behaviour or other police concerns.

NHS 111
Tel: 111
www.111.nhs.uk
Urgent medical advice and healthcare guidance when it is not an emergency.

Shout
Tel: Text SHOUT to 85258
www.giveusashout.org
Free, confidential 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis.

SANEline
Tel: 0300 304 7000
www.sane.org.uk
Emotional support and information for people affected by mental health difficulties.

Citizens Advice East Herts
Tel: 01920 459944
www.citizensadviceeastherts.org.uk
Free, independent and confidential advice on money, housing, benefits, employment and legal issues.

Victim Support

Tel: 0808 168 9111

www.victimsupport.org.uk

Provides free emotional and practical support to anyone affected by crime.

Future Living Hertford

Tel: 01992 537344

www.futurelivinghertford.co.uk

Support for Adults & Children Harmed by Domestic Abuse

Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline

Tel: 08088 088 088

www.hertsdomesticabusehelpline.org

Confidential support and guidance for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.

Age UK Advice Line

Tel: 0800 678 1602

www.ageuk.org.uk

Information and advice to help older people live well, safely and independently.

Herts Young Homeless (hyh)

Tel: 03333 202 384

www.hyh.org.uk

Helps prevent youth homelessness and supports young people facing housing crises.

Carers in Hertfordshire

Tel: 01992 586969

www.carersinherts.org.uk

Supports unpaid carers with information, advocacy, training and wellbeing services.

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123

www.samaritans.org

A 24-hour listening service for anyone struggling to cope or experiencing emotional distress.

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Premier Lifeline
Tel: 0300 111 0101
www.premierlifeline.org.uk
A confidential Christian helpline offering a listening ear, emotional support and prayer from a Christian perspective.