Community Hub
Welcome to our Community Hub! We’re here to connect you with trusted services and support, whether you’re a patient or a local resident. Explore the sections below to find help with health, housing, family, finances, and more. You’re not alone—let’s find the support you need.
Abuse
- Next Link Domestic Abuse Services: Support for those experiencing domestic abuse in Bristol.
- Women's Aid: National organisation offering advice and support for domestic abuse survivors.
- Victim Support: Help for victims of crime across the UK.
Access to Transport
- TravelWest: Transport services and travel advice for Bristol and the West of England.
- Community Transport Bristol: Accessible and affordable transport for those in need.
Accommodation and Tenancy Support
- Bristol City Council Housing Advice: Help with housing issues and tenancy support in Bristol.
- Shelter: National housing and homelessness charity.
Bereavement
- Cruse Bereavement Support: National service offering bereavement counselling and support.
- The Harbour: Local Bristol-based support for grief and terminal illness.
Carer Support
- Carers Support Centre Bristol and South Gloucestershire: Support for unpaid carers in the Bristol area.
- Carers UK: National organisation providing advice and advocacy for carers.
Community Safety
- Neighbourhood Watch: Crime prevention and neighbourhood safety initiatives.
- SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality): Support for victims of hate crimes and discrimination.
Cultural and Faith-Based Support
- Bristol Multi-Faith Forum: Promoting collaboration and understanding between faith groups in Bristol.
- Bristol Refugee Rights: Cultural and practical support for refugees.
- Inter Faith Network for the UK: National organisation fostering interfaith cooperation.
Digital Inclusion
- Good Things Foundation: National charity helping people improve digital skills.
Education and Training
- Bristol City Council Adult Learning: Local courses for adults in Bristol.
- English for Action (EFA): Local ESOL classes to help improve English skills.
Employment Support
- Step Together: Bristol-based charity helping people find employment.
- National Careers Service: Support for career advice and job searching across the UK.
Environmental Support and Sustainability
- Bristol Green Capital Partnership: Local initiatives for sustainability in Bristol.
- Transition Bristol: Community-led sustainability projects.
- Keep Britain Tidy: National organisation promoting environmental action.
Family Support
- Families in Focus: Support programmes for families in Bristol.
- Family Lives: National organisation offering advice for family challenges.
Food
- Bristol Food Network: Local organisation promoting food security and sustainability in Bristol.
- The Trussell Trust: National foodbank network.
Homelessness
- St Mungo’s: Homelessness charity offering support in Bristol and beyond.
- Caring in Bristol: Local organisation supporting homeless individuals in Bristol.
- The Homeless Health Service: Healthcare support for homeless people.
Legal Advice
- Avon & Bristol Law Centre: Free legal aid for housing, family law, and immigration issues.
- Citizens Advice Bristol: Advice on legal, financial, and social issues.
- Rights of Women: Legal advice for women across the UK.
Lifestyle Problems
- We Are With You: Support for addiction recovery and lifestyle changes.
- Bristol ROADS: Alcohol and drug recovery services in Bristol.
Loneliness and Isolation
- Bristol Befriending Scheme: Befriending services for older adults in Bristol.
- The Marmalade Trust: Tackling loneliness through social connection.
Mental and Physical Health Support
- Bristol Mind: Local charity providing mental health support.
- NHS Every Mind Matters: National mental health advice and resources.
Money Advice
- Citizen’s Advice Bristol: Free advice on finances, benefits, and legal issues.
- StepChange: National charity offering debt management support.
Parenting
- Home-Start Bristol: Support for families with young children in Bristol.
- Action for Children: National organisation supporting children and families.
Practical Support
- Can Do Bristol: Connecting people to volunteering opportunities in Bristol.
- Age UK Bristol: Practical help and advice for older adults.
Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support
- Bristol Refugee Rights: Help with housing, legal issues, and cultural integration.
- Refugee Council: National organisation supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
- Asylum Aid: Legal aid and support for asylum seekers.
- Bristol Hospitality Network: Local support for asylum seekers through housing and community.
Support for Young People
- Off the Record Bristol (OTR): Mental health services for young people aged 11–25.
- The Prince’s Trust: National organisation helping young people with jobs and skills.
Suicide Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, it’s important to reach out for help. There are services in Bristol and nationally that provide confidential support, advice, and care when it’s most needed. Remember, you are not alone—there is always someone to listen.
- Samaritans: Available 24/7 to provide emotional support for anyone in distress. Call 116 123 for free.
- Papyrus – HOPELINEUK: Support for young people experiencing thoughts of suicide. Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039 967.
- Shout: A free 24/7 text service offering support for mental health crises. Text 85258.
- Off the Record Bristol (OTR): Free mental health support for young people aged 11–25, including crisis support.
- NHS Mental Health Crisis Line: Contact your local NHS mental health team for urgent support. Call 111 and select the mental health option.
- Nightline Bristol: A confidential listening service run by students, for students. Open during term time.