General Help
Victim Support and Witness Service - 01942 322 033
Young Adult Carers - For people age 16-25 who are caring for a parent or relative. Offers opportunities to meet with other young adult carers/leisure activities/learning/career advice - 01942 705972 or 01942 705959
Libraries - there is a wealth of information available at your local library
Financial
HM Revenue and Customs Tax Credits Pages
Wigan Independant Advice Centre (WIAC) - free independent advice on welfare benefits - 01942 324851
Children, Parents, Families
Parentline Plus - A charity which offers free support to anyone involved in caring for children - 0808 800 2222
Wigan and Leigh Family Suport Group (FSG) - service for families affected by their loved ones' drug misuse - 07511849312 / 01942 828125
Domestic Violence Service (Dias) - Counselling, advice, support and assistance to women, men and children who have experienced domestic violence - 01942 495230
Women's Aid - safe accomodation, helpline, parenting support - 01942 496094
BUDS - support for children who have gone through bereavement
SureStart Counselling - Free and confidential family, adults and relationship counselling (must have a child under age 5 to qualify) - 01942 828768
Legal Advice
Children's Legal Centre - Provides free, independent, legal advice to children, parents and carers
National Youth Advocacy Service - Free legal help for children and young people - phone 0151 649 8700 - text 0777333 4555 - email help@nyas.net
Health
Healthy Start - free vouchers for milk, fruit and vegetables if you are on benefits or pregnant and under 18.
Ashton Wigan and Leigh Primary Care Trust - information about local health services including how to find a GP or dentist.