Family Support & Children Based Services
Useful links on how to find support with a wide range of issues affecting the family unit.
Citizens Advice Bureau
(http://www.guildfordcab.org.uk/)
NOT A STATUTORY AGENCY. This charitable organisation offers advice on all aspects of peoples situations and issues. Telephone Advice: 01483 576699 Weekdays between 10am to 12 noon
Surrey County Council
(http://www.surreycc.gov.uk)
Gives useful contacts to all of Surrey's Assesment Teams and much, much more
A-Z Benefits- Community Care Website
(http://www.communitycare.co.uk)
The most comprehensive list of benefits in one place , just click on A-Z Benefits on the left hand page and there you go (36 on the list).
Camhs- Children Adolescent Mental Health
(http://www.surrey-camhs.org.uk/)
The Mental Health arm for children and adolescent services of the NHS.
Special Educational Needs Contacts
(http://www.pwpsurrey.org/docs/who_can_help.pdf)
Special Educational Needs Contacts for parents/ carers and schools in Surrey
CAFIS
(https://www.surreycafis.org.uk)
Children And Families Information Service (CAFIS), a very useful website run by Surrey County Council giving alot of information on all of its services and other organisations that run services in Surrey.
Refuge
(http://www.refuge.org.uk/)
Refuge's network of safe houses provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need. Telephone:0808 2000 247
Childline
(http://www.childline.org.uk/)
Telephone Number 0800 1111
Connexions Surrey
(http://www.connexionssurrey.co.uk)
Surrey Connexions works to support every 13 to 19 year old in Surrey, and additional help and support is available for young people with special needs up to the age of 25
Gingerbread
(http://www.gingerbread.org.uk/)
Gingerbread is a leading support organisation for over 2.5 million lone parents and their children throughout England and Wales.Advice for lone parents Telephone Hot Line 0800 018 4318.
Women's Aid
(http://www.womensaid.org.uk/)
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. Learn about the range of work we carry out, the history behind our organisation and our mission, values and aims. In this section of our website you'll also find contact details for getting in touch T 08457 023468
The Child Support Agency (CSA)
(http://csa.gov.uk/)
Details haow to calculate child maintenance. This agency will be replaced in the future with a more streamlined organisation.
Train Times
(http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/)
Surrey Bus Times
(http://surreybybus.pindar.com/)
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
(http://www.rasasc-guildford.org/)
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre is a Charity, founded in 1992, with the aim of helping male and female survivors of rape or sexual abuse. Clients can talk in confidence using the Helpline or through attending individual counselling sessions or same sex group Self help Meetings
Dare UK
(http://www.dare.uk.com/)
It is an educational initiative, which empowers children to make life-long well-informed choices in relation to drugs, violence, tobacco, alcohol and other harmful substances, as well as promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Sexwise
(http://www.ruthinking.co.uk/sexwise.aspx)
Sexwise is a helpline that offers free, confidential advice on sex, relationships and contraception. Anyone under 18 can call. Open 7am till Midnight. Tel: 0800 282930
Immigration Advisory Service
(http://www.iasuk.org/)
The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is the UK’s largest charity providing representation and advice in immigration and asylum law. These services are free to people who are eligible. We also offer a fee-paying (non-profit) service. We are independent from the Government. Our asylum and immigration advice is provided confidentially. Telephone advice is available on 020 7967 1200 on Tuesday (10:00 - 13:00) and Thursday (14:00 - 17:00). Please contact us on the same number if you would rather make an appointment with one of our staff. Or try the Hounslow Drop-in which is 0208 6076570.
Tel: 01483 511181 or email: office@hsguildford.org.uk. Home-Start offers friendship and support to parents with young children, in local communities throughout the UK, so that every child can have a good start in life.
