Managing Your Money
The Managing Your Money page has information about benefits, local help and advice, how to make your money go further, financial safeguarding as well as discretionary support schemes (including local welfare provision and discretionary housing payment).
In Sunderland, there’s a range of free information, advice and guidance on welfare support, debt, employment and housing matters available.
The Managing Your Money page has information about benefits, local help and advice, how to make your money go further, financial safeguarding as well as discretionary support schemes (including local welfare provision and discretionary housing payment).
LGBT+ North East
Supporting young LGBT+ people aged 11-25 and their families in County Durham, Sunderland and South Tyneside.
Age UK Sunderland
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The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
Alcoholics Anonymous Sunderland (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership; we are selfsupporting through our own contributions. A.A. is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Samaritans
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We"re here for anyone who needs someone. Call us any time, day or night. Whatever you"re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE:116123
Veterans in Crisis Sunderland
Welcome to Veterans in Crisis Sunderland – VICS. If you are a veteran and you’re registered with a Sunderland GP and need help (or you know of someone that is), we will be very pleased to hear from you. Our mission is to do everything we can to get veterans in crisis back on their feet, however long it takes. Also, you don’t need to be in crisis – all veterans are welcome.You can call Ger direct on 07398 916590 or Sam on 07495 825799, and if we can’t take the call you can contact the office on 0191 5671878 and we will get back to you ASAP.
Wear Recovery
We’re here for you if you need help with challenges including drugs or alcohol, trouble with housing, domestic abuse, or your mental and physical wellbeing. Our services are free and confidential.
Sunderland Carers Centre
At Sunderland Carers Centre we provide support for people who look after others. We offer information, advice and guidance to carers in and around Sunderland – and it’s all confidential, non-judgemental and impartial. The Carers Centre is a “centrepoint” for carers in the city, assisting directly when and where we can and linking people with other organisations when more appropriate, to ensure every user gets the support they require.
ESPA – Education & Services for people with Autism
Enabling people across the autism spectrum to enjoy rewarding and fulfilling lives.We respect and embrace each person’s uniqueness and aim to enable everyone to learn to live a more independent and autonomous future of their choice. Our highly trained staff have an outstanding understanding of autism spectrum conditions and associated or additional disabilities or difficulties. These include learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, mental health issues, epilepsy and a range of other health conditions. ESPA’s services include:Independent Specialist Further Education College, Residential Care, Supported Living, Domiciliary support, Floating support, Transition services, Day opportunities, Supported Internships
If U Care Share
We are here to save lives, support communities and prevent suicide. We provide a range of services fundamental to our three main aims of prevention, intervention and supporting those bereaved by suicide.