Support Groups

Support Groups / Voluntary Groups

Whether you are a child, student, parent or carer there may be times in your life when you may want help with problems or with circumstances you find yourself in. You may also be in a position to help others, local voluntary organisations may be able to use any help you can give. By organisations interacting with each other a comprehensive network of support can be made available to all in and around schools.

Help for people to live more independently and housing related support.



Amber Valley CVS
A centre for voluntary services, including:
Moving Forward Project poviding support and signposting for looked after children and young people 11 - 15 years in Amber Valley.
AVEDASS Childrens Service
SOS team for Family Support
T: 01773 512076

AVEDASS
Domestic Abuse Support Serices
Independent support to prevent and combat domestic sbuse and to offer protection and support to women, men and children who are experiencing it.
T: 01773 530043

Beatbullying

Belper Self Help Group Depression and Anxiety
Support group meeting at the Cottage Project, Belper. Family, friends and carers welcome.
email - francesjackson@btinternet.com
T: 01773 824548 or 079697928731

Childline

Counselling Service Directory

Derbyshire Alcohol Advice Service
Help and information for people affected by alcohol use.
T: 0845 308 4010

Derbyshire Association for the Blind
T: 01332 292262

Derbyshire Autism Services Group
Support for parents or carers of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
and Aspergers

Derbyshire Carers
Derbyshire Carers provides support for carers in Derbyshire.

T: 01773 743356

Derbyshire Housing Aid
Housing, Debt and Benefit Advice
Speak to someone face to face for free advice at Belper Cottage Project

T: 01332 287850 for appointments

Derbyshire Young Carers
Support group in Derby for young carers
T: 01332 370430

Disability Derbyshire
Coalition for Inclusive Living
T: 01773 740246

Disability Employment Project in Derbyshire
Support for disabled people in finding employment
T: 01629 532440

Hearing Help in Amber Valley
Practical help and information for hearing impaired people living in Amber Valley area.
T: 01773 570976

Homestart
Family support within the home.
T: 01773 746264

Hypnotherapy
T: 0844 830 234

It's not your fault

Practical information, mediation and support servoce for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up.

National Society for Epilepsy
Confidential helpline for people affected by epilepsy.
T: 01494 601 400

National Talking News
Talking news and Magazine Service, Audio Cassette Service and Computer Service for visually impaired people.
T: 0870 442 9590

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Information for teenagers on staying safe

Patient Advice and Liason Service
PALs provide help for patients, relatives and carers.
T: 01773 525028

Samaritans
T: 0845 790 9090

SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society)
T: 020 7436 5881

Smokefree
NHS Free Smoking Helpline


T: 0800 022 4332

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