If you have a home and need help to meet short term emergency needs, such as money for food, energy bills or housing costs, We Can Help by reviewing whether you’re eligible for the Local Welfare Provision.
T: 0161 770 5468 Open Monday to Friday,9am to 5pm
Oldham Credit Union
Simple, affordable, flexible loans of £100 – £10,000 from your community lender.
T: 0161 678 7245 www.oldhamcreditunion.co.uk
Risk of homelessness
If you’re at risk of losing your home, our Housing Options team can provide specialist advice and support in response to your circumstances. Contact them on:
T: 0161 770 4605 housing.options@oldham.gov.uk
Mental health crisis support
If you feel desperate and like you have nowhere to turn, help is available.
call Samaritans on 116 123
Text SHOUT to 85258
If your thoughts are suicidal or if you feel you may hurt yourself or others, call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E.
Domestic Violence Services
Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247, or visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428
Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
Respect helpline (for anyone worried about their own behaviour): 0808 802 0321
Rights of Women rightsofwomen.org.uk/get-advice/advice-lines
Women’s Aid website which provides information, victim support and a live chat facility www.womensaid.org.uk
Bright Sky app by Hestia (may not be safe for a victim at this current time if living with the perpetrator)
Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app, launched by Hestia in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, providing support and information to anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.
The app is also designed to be used by specialist and non-specialist practitioners and for anyone looking for information about issues around domestic abuse such as online safety, stalking and harassment and sexual consent.
Child Bereavement
Whiteside Centre – Offer counselling and support for young people over the age of 6 as long as they reside within the Oldham area. Call to speak to the team and make a referral 0161 627 8207.
Once upon a Smile - provides support to bereaved families and children in Greater Manchester after the death of a parent or child/sibling by offering financial support, one to one, groups and respite breaks. Call or e-mail the team to speak about support:- info@onceuponasmile.org.uk 0161 711 0339 https://www.onceuponasmile.org.uk
Winstons Wish- They have some very good short videos online on how to help children with grief and understanding but also a helpline for support. They can also post out bereavement books for young people in supporting them in understanding grief which are very helpful for young people this age. https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/
Freehold
