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Extra help and foodbank vouchers
There are lots of organisations throughout Ealing who can offer help when you're struggling. We've listed a few here.
Some can offer you help and foodbank vouchers, but others do not issue foodbank vouchers.
Point of Contact with Ealing Council – various locations around the borough
They can issue foodbank vouchers to people who are using their service.
Opening times can change, please check: www.ealing.gov.uk/info/201033/council_and_local_decisions/3073/visit_us
Debts and Arrears, Welfare Benefits Questions
Drop-in session on Wednesdays 10-11:30 at St Mellitus Church, W7 3BA. Service is for foodbank clients only, but you don’t need to collect your food at the same time. Or call 0300 373 1180 Mon-Fri, 9:30-5 to book an appointment.
They can issue foodbank vouchers to people who are using their service, they do not issue foodbank vouchers if you are not working with them as a client.
General Advice, Debts and Arrears, Benefits Help, Housing
Call their advice line on 0208 579 8429 Mon-Fri, 10-4.
They can issue foodbank vouchers to people who are using their service. They do not issue foodbank vouchers if you are not working with them as a client.
General Advice, Debts and Arrears, Benefits Help, Housing, Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance
Call 0208 567 8017 (option 6) to access their services and advice line.
Community Legal Advice (for families with children)
Housing, debt and benefits advice
Drop-in sessions Lido Centre Monday 1-3.30pm; Hanwell Community Library Tuesday 2.30-4pm and Thursday 10am-12.30pm; Havelock Family Centre Wednesday 10am-12.30pm
Legal help available on many subjects
Call 020 8579 4598 – Mon-Fri 9:30-1 and 2-5:30.
They can issue foodbank vouchers to people who are using their service. They do not issue foodbank vouchers if you are not working with them as a client.
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Call 0208 843 5900 (Southall) Mon-Fri, 9:00-5.
They can issue foodbank vouchers to people who are using their service.
The following organisations do not all provide foodbank vouchers, but they can offer help
Mental Health Support
MIND Safe Space – Drop in from 2-10pm 7 days a week at St Bernard’s Hospital, Wolsey Wing, UB1 3EU
Circle Cafe – Safe space for children and young people who are finding it hard to cope with their mental health. Drop in 2:30-6pm, Monday to Friday and weekends from 12:30-4pm. 46 South Ealing Road W5 4QA
Employment Support
Drop in Work Clubs – Drop in for support with searching for a job, interview tips, CV support and more.
Term time only check the link for location details.
Call Louise Marron on 0208 825 8611 or Olga Varela on 0208 825 9853 for more information
English Language Classes (ESOL)
Ealing Community School of English – 2 evening sessions per week free for those out of work, seeking asylum or refugees. Minimal cost for those in work.
Call 07 565 386 757 or email [email protected]
Learn Ealing – English courses as well as courses on employability, wellbeing, maths, computing and more. You must be eligible to attend. ESOL (English) classes are free, but others might have fees.
Call 0208 825 5577, email [email protected] or visit learnealing.org.uk
ELATT – English classes in various locations in West London.
Call 0800 0420184 or email [email protected]
Free English and Digital Skills classes in person and on zoom. Contact [email protected] or call 020 3290 1128
International Presbyterian Church
Free English Classes with a Christian element. Women only daytime class as well as a mixed evening class. Contact [email protected]
Computer and Phone Skills – FREE
Age UK Ealing (for residents aged 50+) inquire by emailing [email protected] call 020 8578 2712 – Option 8
ACDA – Drop in to register for a course or call 020 3290 1128 or 0770 964 2243 or email [email protected]
Ealing Smokefree Service – 0208 354 8889, [email protected]
National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247
Ealing Domestic Violence and Abuse Services – 0204 513 9678
Need to talk to someone – 116 123
Immigration
Migrant Help Asylum helpline: 0808 8010 503 (open all the time); Slavery and Trafficking 01304 203977 or trafficking out of hours 07766 668781.
Project 17 – for families with children who are destitute and have no recourse to public funds.
Services for the homeless
Acton Homeless Concern – Call 0208 992 5768 for more information. Open Mon-Fri at two locations in Acton.
Hope for Southall Street Homeless – St Anselm’s Catholic Church, The Green, UB2 4BE, Tuesdays 1-4pm. St Mungo’s present.
Ealing Soup Kitchen – Call 07803 728288 for more information. Open Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.