CRISIS

Select any project for full details and contact information.
BEAM

BEAM is a peer to peer support group for birth mothers apart from their children (eg adoption, foster care, SGO). We have face to face meetings for mothers in the Ipswich area and online wellbeing groups for those in other parts of the country.

When:

In person Monday 10:30am - 12pm. Online midweek 8pm-9pm

Emergency Services

For UK wide emergency services including: Police, Ambulance, Fire and Coastguard call 999

When:

Always open

FRANK Confidentual Dug Addiction Hot Line

Honest Information about drugs. For friendly, confidential advice about drugs, get in touch.

When:

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Ipswich Housing Action Group - ihAg

Support to homeless people including showers, hot food, and clothing. A listening ear, advice and support to help each to get back on their feet again.

When:

Monday through Saturday

Mentoring support for Recently Released Prisoners

Mentoring by positive role models to help recently released prisoners make a fresh start

When:

Refugee, Asylum Seeking and Migration - Together For Ipswich Sphere

This Together For Ipswich Sphere seeks to envision, equip and coordinate the various Ipswich churches that are responding to the needs of our local refugee and asylum seeking communities.

When:

Always open

Samaritans

Providing emotional support to those in need via a free telephone support network. Just a call away for anyone in need.

When:

Day and night, 365 days a year

Shelter

Our advice and support services offer one-to-one, personalised help with housing issues and homelessness. On our website, find expert information about everything from reclaiming your deposit to applying as homeless, or speak to an adviser over webchat. Our free emergency helpline offers urgent advice if you are homeless, have nowhere to stay tonight or are at risk of harm or abuse in your home. Our solicitors provide free legal advice and attend court to help people who’ve lost their homes or are facing eviction.

When:

8am-6pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

St Mary le Tower Top Up Shop and Cafe

Top Up Shop, food chosen by customer one bag for £2 and a breakfast cafe which is free.

When:

Wednesday 9:00 am - 10:15 am

Talitha Koum

TK (Talitha Koum) is an Ipswich based charity whose mission is to reach out with love, compassion and practical support to vulnerable women.

When:

By appointment

Town Pastors

Ipswich Town Pastors go out on the streets of Ipswich each Friday and Saturday night, looking out for people who may have drunk too much or have got themselves into difficulties or who are vulnerable. Our main work is to keep people safe until help arrives, or get them to a taxi.

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Turning Point

Suffolk Recovery Network in part of the Turning Point Network and works with those affected by drugs and/or alcohol and wants support to make a change. We offer a variety of treatment options and will support you to find the right treatment for you. Regardless of your age, we have a service which will meet your needs.

When:

Monday 10am-4pm, Tuesday 10am-1pm, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 10am-4:00pm