Stockton-On-Tees Help Hub: Resources and useful numbers

Local Benefits Advice, click the link to go directly to the page:

• Citizens Advice General - Tel: 01642 633877
• Stockton-Tees-Borough Council Welfare support -               01642 524180
• Universal credit - 01642 633877
• Council Tax Support - 01642 397108
• Tees Credit Union - 01642 941911
• Moneyhelper -Government-backed advice available for mortgage support, savings, pensions and retirement. 
• Housing Benefits - 01542 393829
• Council Tax Support - 01642 397108

• Stockton-On-tees Food Power Network - A group of food banks, pantries, eco-shops and charities working together to offer food support across the Borough. 
• The Bread and Butter Thing - 07860 063304 5 hubs offering high-quality, low-cost food. prices range from £5 for a single bag. Membership is free of charge. 
• NHS Healthy Start - If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be be entitled to get help to buy milk and food. 
• Free school meals - All children in Key Stage 1 are eligible for for free school meals, and your child may be eligible if you receive certain benefits. 

• Warm Homes Healthy People: helps eligible households at risk of the effects of cold weather with emergency heating, debt advice boiler repairs. - 01642 528215
• Private Sector Housing Team: responds to reports of disrepair in rental properties, or if you need help finding an accredited landlord. - 01642 527797
• Domestic Energy Efficiency Service: aims to reduce fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency - 01642 526904
• Northumbrian Water: if you are on a low income they may reduce your water bill up to 50% - 0345 7335566

•  Youth United Stockton: Free youth sessions for people aged 10-19 years old
• Community Connect Stockton-on-tees: offers one-to-one or group sessions to help access local groups and activities - 01642 647770 
• Winter Wellbeing: support services to help through Winter
• LiveWell Dementia Hub:information, support and training for those living with dementia - 01642 527363 
• Domestic Abuse Support - Harbour 24/7 03000 20 25 25 
• Change, Grow, Live: If you're struggling with drugs or alcohol, they'll work with you to explore treatment options. - 01642 673888

Impact on Teesside - free, confidential service for anyone over 16 with self-referral available - 01642 573924

Teesside MIND: free, confidential mental health help - 01642 257020

CRUISE bereavement Service: support for people dealing with challenges arising from bereavement. - 0808 808 1677

NHS Every Mind Matters: offers tips, advice and urgent help. 

Samaritians: phoneline open 24/7 and free for one-to-one conversations. - 116 123