General Help and Advice

Citizens Advice Bureau
Citizens Advice Bureaus generally offer advice about money and debt problems. If it is a very complicated case they will usually be able to refer you to a money advice specialist. This may be a solicitor or insolvency practitioner. You can find details of the Chester District Citizens Advice Bureau in this section or by visiting http://www.chestercab.co.uk/ (external link)

Samaritans - 0121 704 2255.
Contact details for the Samaritans, which is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experienceing feelings of distress or despair.  http://www.samaritans.org.uk/ (external link)

Homeless

Shelterline - 0808 800 4444

Shelterline offers advice and information for anyone who is homeless as well as those dealing with all kinds of housing problems including housing rights, harassment, benefits, domestic violence, hostel placements and much more. The helpline is on 0808 800 4444 (free, 24 hours a day). You can also access their helpline at http://www.shelter.org.uk/ (external link)

Missing Persons

National Missing Persons Helpline - 0500 700 700

If you're concerned about a missing person, the National Missing Persons Helpline is dedicated to advising missing people, their families and those who care for them. Their free helpline is open 24 hours a day every day on 0500 700 700. You can also check out their website at http://www.missingpersons.org/. (external link)

 

These are only a small selection of the helplines available.  If you know of a helpline you would like to see promoted on these pages, please email us at webmaster@chester.gov.uk.