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Supporting Links Directory

3 min readSupport Resources

Comprehensive directory of trusted organizations and support services

When dealing with housing disrepair issues, you don't have to face them alone. This directory provides contact information for organizations that can offer support, advice, and assistance.

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Services

999

Police, Fire, Ambulance

Non-Emergency Police

101

Report non-urgent crimes

NHS 111

111

Medical advice and urgent care

Samaritans

116 123

Crisis support and suicide prevention

Housing Advice & Support

Shelter

Housing advice and support for tenants

0808 800 4444

Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-5pm

Services: Housing advice, emergency accommodation, legal support

Citizens Advice

Free legal and housing advice

0800 144 8848

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Services: Legal advice, housing rights, benefits support

Housing Ombudsman

Free independent service for social housing disputes

0300 111 3000

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Services: Complaint resolution, landlord mediation

Legal Support

Law Centres Network

Free legal advice and representation

020 3637 1330

Varies by location

Services: Free legal advice, representation, housing law

Legal Aid Agency

Government legal aid services

0300 200 2020

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Services: Legal aid applications, funding for legal representation

Housing Law Practitioners Association

Specialist housing law solicitors

020 7490 0300

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Services: Housing law specialists, legal representation

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mind

Mental health support and information

0300 123 3393

Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

Services: Mental health support, counseling, crisis help

Samaritans

24/7 emotional support

116 123

24/7

Services: Crisis support, emotional support, suicide prevention

Crisis Text Line

Text-based crisis support

Text SHOUT to 85258

24/7

Services: Text-based crisis support, mental health help

Financial Support

Turn2Us

Financial support and benefits advice

0808 802 2000

Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Services: Benefits advice, financial support, grants

StepChange Debt Charity

Free debt advice and support

0800 138 1111

Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Sat, 9am-3pm

Services: Debt advice, financial planning, debt management

Money Advice Service

Free and impartial money advice

0800 138 7777

Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm, Sat, 9am-1pm

Services: Money advice, budgeting, financial planning

Additional Resources

This directory is regularly updated, but if you need help finding specific support or have questions about any of these services, don't hesitate to contact us.