Cambridge

Offering support, guidance and information to carers of people with dementia and those for whom they care. Also offering home visits, support groups and social events to improve health and well being.

Helping People to resolve their problems by providing information and advice.

Offering a confidential helpline service of support and information to any women and girls who have experienced or are experiencing rape or sexual abuse. The helpline is open every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.

A community re-use project, providing a positive social and environmental alternative for unwanted furniture, household appliances and other unwanted household goods enabling people on low incomes to furnish their homes.

Working with those going through family separation and divorce, mediating with the adults concerned over issues of finance, property and arrangements for children.  They also provide free counselling for children who have been affected and outreach work in schools with groups of children and parents.

Information and advice for teenage life.

Offering counselling to individuals, couples, families and children when life has slipped out of gear.

Providing regular practical help to enable people with physical or mental disabilities and the elderly to maintain their independence and remain in their own home without the need for residential care.  The organisation also strives to improve the lives of the unpaid Carer in the Community, many of whom are elderly people, by giving them a regular break from their caring responsibilities.

Providing education, treatment, prevention and support for people with alcohol related problems, their relatives, carers and others affected by someone’s drinking behaviour.

Offering free support, friendship and practical help to families with at lease one child under 5.  Families are visited regularly in their own home by trained volunteers who have all had parenting experience and know how hard it can be sometimes.

The City’s physical activity programme specifically for people with mental health problems.

Jimmy’s Night Shelter is open every night of the year, welcoming 25 men and 6 women who would otherwise be forced to sleep rough on the streets.  We offer a bed, food, showers, laundry and a place of warmth and safety.

Providing specialist advice on Immigration, Welfare Benefits, Housing, Employment and Debt.

Self-help, member-led charity providing social contact, weekly group activities, support, counselling, information and some opportunities for work.

The Cambridge community radio programme run by people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

Offering treatment and support for people who are currently involved with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust.

The Haven is a  Rethink 24/7 supported housing service for people over 65. It provides tailor made support clients towards the promotion of independent living. Based at 112 Wulfstan way, Cambridge. CB1 8QJ.

An employment service that works with people recovering from mental health problems as they look to find employment or training.

Working with individuals on targeted, time limited interventions to help them in their recovery process.

Creating opportunities with marginalised young people and families.  With an emphasis on participation and on building long-term relationships, they help young people and families to reduce isolation, improve wellbeing, increase self-esteem and confidence, develop skill sand raise aspirations.

A Cambridge based charity that supports those who are homeless or at risk of losing their homes by offering them basic amenities, opportunities for educational development and recreation, and a range of services designed to help them achieve greater autonomy.

Providing women with quality vocational training, support, guidance and recreational activities in a women only environment.