Who else can help?

SPEAR are proud to work in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies and statutory bodies to support our clients.

Benefits and advice

Department of Work and Pensions
Benefits Enquiries
Tel: 020 79028769

Citizens Advice Line for London
Advice on your rights
Tel: 020 7641 1000

Someone to talk to

The Samaritans
Tel: 0845 790 9090 (local call)or 020 7734 2800
Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Childline
For young people.Any problem,anytime
Tel: 0800 1111 (freephone)

Cruse Bereavement Helpline
Are you coping after someone has died?
Tel: 0870 167 1677

Homelessness

Shelter's Housing Advice Helpline
Urgent Housing Advice.Infomation on vacancies in hostels (8 am-midnight, 7 days a week.)
Tel: 08088004444 (freephone)

Homeless London website
Homeless London does not have a telephone helpline, all their information is on their website.
Website: www.homelesslondon.org

Health and addiction

NHS Direct
Health Advice
Tel: 0845 4647 (localcall)

Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
National Helpline: 0845 769 7555

Narcotics Anonymous
www.ukna.org
Tel: 0845 3733366

National Drinkline
Information and advice on drinking.24hrs
Tel: 0800 917 8282 (freephone)

Talk to Frank
Information and advice on drugs
Tel: 0800 776 600 (freephone)

Other

London Transport Infomation
Tel: 020 7222 1234

National Family Mediation
For issues with your family and relationships
Tel: 0117 904 2825

Refugee Council Advice Line
For refugees and asylum seekers (10am-1pm and 2-4pm except Wed am)
Tel: 020 7346 6777

Women's Aid
Help for women and children suffering domestic violence. (24hrs)
Tel: 0808 200 0247 (local call)