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| AdviceNow self help guides |
Advicenow guides are easy-to-read and practical. They explain what you need to know, where you need to go, and what you need to do to solve your problem. |
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| Chelmsford CHESS (Hostel) |
Churches Homeless Emergency Support Scheme |
http://www.chelmsfordchess.org/ |
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| Chelmsford City Council |
01245 606606 |
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| Chelmsford City Housing Dept. |
01245 606640 Office hours |
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| Crisis |
Crisis is a charity for single homeless people. |
0300 636 1967 |
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| Environmental Health |
Pest control, street problems, contaminated land, air quality, dogs, noise and nuisance, food hygiene and water drainage. |
01245 606606 |
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| Fix My Street |
Report, view, or discuss local problems (like graffiti, fly tipping, broken paving slabs, or street lighting) |
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| Herts Welfare Assistance Scheme |
We'll make sure you get the help you need by directing you to specialist support services who can give you confidential and anonymous advice. We can also help you get:
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0300 123 4044 |
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| Herts Young Homeless |
16-17 years old: 03003 230130 |
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| Home Improvement Agency |
Home improvement and handyperson service providers are local organisations dedicated to helping older people, people with disabilities, and vulnerable people to live in safety and with dignity in their own homes. |
01277 844235 |
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| Homeless - Food and Drink |
Where food is available during the day… Details and map for giving to clients. |
Chelmsford Night Shelter 23-24 George St Hall Street Methodist Church Salvation Army Citadel, 70 Baddow Road Sanctus Cafe, 28 Broomfield Rd Seventh Day Adventis Church, 43 Roman Rd Chelsmford Cathederal, 53 New St. |
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| Homeless - Other organisations |
Reporting homeless people, night shelters etc. etc. |
Chelmsford City Council, Civic Centre, Duke St. 01245 606400 Chelmsford Night Shelter, 200 New London Road. Emergency accommodation, but usually a waiting list. Washing, toilet and laundry facilities – must be booked. http://www.chesshomeless.org/ Essex Police, New St. Chelmsford. 101 Drug and Alcohol help Main public toilets, Market Rd. Medical help A&E Broomfield Hospital Samaritans 08457 909090 StreetLink To advise Homeless organisations (CHESS etc. / Local Authority) about someone sleeping rough so they can be offered support. |
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| Housing Associations - Chelmsford |
Affinity Sutton - http://www.affinitysutton.com/ CHP - 0300 555 0500, https://www.chp.org.uk/ Circle Housing - http://www.circle.org.uk/south-anglia Colne - 01206 244700, http://www.colnehousing.co.uk/ Estuary - 0300 304 5000, http://www.estuary.co.uk/ Family Mosaic - http://www.familymosaic.co.uk Genesis - 020 7563 0160, https://www.genesishahomes.org.uk/ Guinness - 0303 123 1890, http://www.guinnesspartnership.com/ Habinteg Housing Association - 0300 365 3100, http://www.habinteg.org.uk/ Moat - 0300 323 0011, https://www.moat.co.uk/ Sanctuary - 0800 131 3348, https://www.sanctuary-housing.co.uk/ Swan - 0300 303 2500, http://www.swan.org.uk/ |
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| Housing Benefit Calculator |
Find out if you can claim and how much you might get. |
Brentwood - http://www.brentwood.gov.uk/index.php?cid=633 Chelmsford - https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/benefits/housing-benefit/ |
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| Housing Factsheets |
A variety of factsheets produced by NHAS (National Homelessness Advisory Service), homelessness, eviction, disrepair etc. etc. |
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| Legal Advice - free |
Chelmsford Library Mon 10:00 - 12:00: Legal support Information not validated see https://www.facebook.com/118429971646440/posts/1434702936685797/ |
Deborah Aloha |
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| Lighthouse Furniture Project |
Furniture and White Goods Re-Use Organisation. |
01277 222050 |
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| Neighbour Disputes |
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/problems-where-you-live/neighbour-disputes/ |
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| NHAS |
National Homelessness Advice Service - Not public facing. |
Public get pointed to (which mostly suggests they contact Shelter or Citizens Advice): |
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| North Herts Sanctuary |
Providing shelter and targeted support to people in need. |
01462 435835 or 01438 354884 |
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| One Support |
Housing related issues. One Support provides a free service to people living within the community who may be struggling with housing related issues. Our aim is to help you maintain your tenancy, increase your life skills and to live more independently. |
0208 821 5100 |
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| Refuge |
Domestic abuse for women and children. |
0808 2000 247 |
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| Shelter |
0808 252 0143 & 0808 800 4444 Tools and checklists - http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/downloads_and_tools Shortcode: *2 Pause 909
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| StreetLink |
To advise Homeless organisations (CHESS etc.) about someone sleeping rough so they can be offered support. |
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