Northamptonshire
Click on the relevant title to go to the website for more details:
Northampton Borough Council
Their latest Covid-19 advice is available in a variety of languages, and locations of mobile testing sites are also listed: latest Covid-19 advice.
Northamptonshire County Council
Their latest Covid-19 advice is available in a variety of languages, and locations of mobile testing sites are also listed: latest Covid-19 advice.
Wellingborough Borough Council
Latest Covid-19 advice here.
Kettering Borough Council
Latest Covid-19 advice here.
Alcohol Abuse
Northamptonshire Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Local helpline: 01604 637788 (10am to 10pm)
National Helpline: 0800 9177650
Armed Forces
Soldiers, Sailors, Airman’s Family Association (SSAFA) helps the armed forces community in a number of ways, although its main focus is on providing direct support to individuals in need of physical or emotional care.
T: 0800 7314880
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
T: 03444 889 629
Coronavirus
Public Health Northamptonshire has created a workforce COVID-19 support back for businesses in the county.
Current coronavirus guidance for all Northamptonshire residents
Coronavirus advice and support for young people
Requesting support if you are self-isolating and need help
County Lines
Criminal networks or gangs use their power and position to groom, recruit and exploit young people to move money and drugs from one area to another. Young people will often be made to travel outside of their local area, often to coastal or market towns, where they use dedicated phone lines or 'deal lines' to sell drugs. If you are concerned about drug-related crime in your area or think someone may be a victim of drug exploitation, please call them on 101.
Domestic Abuse
Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS).
Before you call please ensure that you are in a safe place. When we take your call, we want to ensure that you are safe.
Helpline: 0300 0120154
If you are in immediate danger call 999.
Financial Help and Support
Northamptonshire Library Service has gathered together on-line resources relating to benefits, money advice and consumer information.
Foodbanks
A list of foodbanks in Northamptonshire and how to access them.
Loneliness
Linking Lives Northampton exists to help combat social isolation and loneliness among older persons living in Northampton. Clients are referred through several agencies including GPs and other health professionals, relatives, and self-referrals. A strong emphasis is placed on matching volunteers and clients according to shared interests.
T: 07405 318627
Mental Health
Northamptonshire Mental Health Services.
Samaritans
The Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they also take action to prevent the crisis. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And they encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.
T: 116123 (free from any phone)
T: 0330 0945717 (local call charges apply)
Modern Slavery
Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation, and organ harvesting.
You can report a suspicion or seek advice from the Modern Slavery Helpline confidentially on 08000 121 700. It is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Walking
The Ramblers Northampton is a group of people who share an interest in the countryside. On their website is a range of activities, and you are very welcome to join them on one of their varied programme of walks.
