Business List

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Access Able Accessibility Checker
Enter your postcode and the sort of venue you’re looking for (e.g., leisure centre, restaurant etc.,) to receive a list of venues and what accessibility facilities they have available.
https://www.accessable.co.uk/
All-Age Disability Service
A Coventry city council support service for those with learning disabilities, autism, and other neurodivergences, as well as those with lifelong physical impairments or brain injuries. The service aims to promote independence within these groups and can provide long-term social care support.
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/care-support/age-disability/3
Barking Community Hospital (Sexual Health Services for Barking & Dagenham)
Offering walk-in services for sexual health (STI tests etc.,) and short-acting contraception, and via appointment for long-term contraception.
https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/sexual-health/
BPAS - British Pregnancy Advisory Service
National service that offers advice, info, and support to those who feel they aren't unable to continue with their pregnancy. There are 45+ BPAS clinics across the country. Appointment booking helpline open 7am-6pm Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Sat, 9:30am-2:30 Sun.
https://www.bpas.org/
03457304030
Brook
Website providing a lot of information and resources around sexual health, including contraception, STI's, related mental health info, sexual abuse, sexuality, and gender identity info. Website only (no email or phone line), but has many links to further resources and services.
https://www.brook.org.uk/
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.
https://www.thecalmzone.net/
0800 58 58 58
Change Grow Live Coventry
Information, free confidential advice, and other resources in order to educate people on drugs and alcohol and how to safely manage the risks and effects of both.
https://www.changegrowlive.org/drug-alcohol-service-coventry/info
CIRV (Community Initiative to Reduce Violence)
A programme designed to identify and reduce violence rates and help rehabilitate those who have previously been involved in violent crime.
https://www.cirv.co.uk/
Coventry & Warwickshire MIND
Advice and support for mental health issues, with additional specific support and tips for students.
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/student-life/
Coventry Haven Women's Aid
To ensure safety and empowerment for women and children who are subjected to Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) in any form
https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/
0800 111 4998
Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC)
Specialist support for adults and children who have been impacted by sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives. This includes online abuse and exploitation.
https://www.crasac.org.uk/
Coventry University Medical Centre
Dedicated GP for Coventry campus students, located in The Hub. Students that are registered also have access to the GP surgery at Engleton House if the Hub location is closed.
https://www.covunigp.co.uk/
Cruse Bereavement Care
The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement.
https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/helpline
0808 808 1677
CWPT Talking Therapies
A programme designed to increase availability of talking therapies and counselling services throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, in partnership with CW MIND. If you are registered with a GP in Coventry, Warwickshire, or Solihull, you can refer yourself, or you can be referred by your GP or other health professional.
https://www.talkingtherapies.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/
East London Victim Support
Tailored, confidential support phone lines for those who have been affected by crime (including victims and witnesses). Also able to signpost to other relevant services that may help.
https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/resources/east-london/
GALOP - LGBT Anti-Abuse Charity
Offers support and information for LGBTQIA+ individuals across the UK, and additionally offers refuge and resettlement to women and children, as well as a national LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline.
https://galop.org.uk/
Good Thinking - London
Online resource hub with a large variety of articles and resources for students struggling with mental health.
https://www.good-thinking.uk/students
Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services
Wide variety of support for those suffering from domestic violence and abuse. Help available for all genders and ages. They also have physical refuges for women and children escaping domestic abuse. Big support hub with links to resources and services for almost any issue (including mental health, disability, LGBTQ+ support etc.,)
https://www.gdva.org.uk/
Hub of Hope
Hub of Hope is mental health database, allowing you to find a range of support services in your area. for any mental health issue, from depression and anxiety to PTSD and suicidal thoughts.
https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Kooth
Free online mental wellbeing community and confidential, anonymous chat service for advice and access to resources.
https://www.kooth.com/
LangarAid
A project that aims to spread awareness of and help to those experiencing homelessness and poverty across the UK.
https://langaraid.org/
LGBT Foundation
LGBT Foundation provide a wide range of support services to lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. They also work with healthcare and other professionals to help make public services more accessible and inclusive for LGBT communities.
https://lgbt.foundation/
0345 3 30 30 30
Maternity Action
Free advice line and resources for pregnant women and new parents.
https://maternityaction.org.uk/
Men's Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them. They offer advice and emotional support to men who experience abuse, and signpost to other vital services that help keep them and their children safe.
https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
0808 8010327
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health support resources focused on prevention, because the best way to deal with a crisis is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/your-mental-health/looking-after-your-mental-health
Mental Health Matters
A team of highly trained and experienced support workers who use counselling skills to provide you with emotional guidance and information. 24 hour helpline.
https://www.mhm.org.uk/
0300 330 5487
MIND
MIND provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem, they have specific support and tips for students.
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/student-life/
0300 123 3393
NHS - Find a GP (Online Tool)
Enter your postcode to receive a list of the nearest GP surgeries to you and links to sign up to them.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp/
North Yorkshire Horizons (Scarborough)
Free service for people in North Yorkshire who need help with any drug or alcohol misuse related matter. Free phoneline and in-person centre.
https://www.nyhorizons.org.uk/
NUPAS - National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service
Abortion clinics providing both NHS and private services. Offers various abortion methods (including pills sent via post), pre/post-abortion counselling, post-abortion contraception, and STI tests. Website includes further abortion resources and info. Live webchat service available 8am-8pm: https://www.nupas.co.uk/contact-us/
https://www.nupas.co.uk/
0333 004 6666
Panahghar
Panahghar provides free dedicated BME multi lingual support, advice and advocacy and access to safe refuge for victims and their families of domestic abuse, sexual abuse or gendered abuse in Coventry and Leicester.
https://www.safehouse.org.uk/
0800 055 6519
Positive Youth Foundation
Provides support for young people aged 9-25, primarily within Coventry. This includes offering programmes relating to education; employment and training; healthy and safe lifestyles; arts and culture, and social action.
https://www.positiveyouthfoundation.org/
Public Health Body
Various services commissioned by the city council to provide a range of support around drug and alcohol misuse, domestic abuse, and more.
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/public-health/public-health-services
Red Card Gambling Education & Support
Free info, support, and resources for those experiencing problems with gambling. Offers referrals to GamCare for further support.
https://redcardgambling.org/
3 Siskin Drive, Middlemarch Business Park, Coventry, CV3 4FJ
07444 512184
Refuge
Support for women fleeing domestic abuse, includes the National Domestic Abuse Helpline
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
0808 2000 247
Refuge - Barking & Dagenham Domestic Abuse and Sexual Abuse Service
Offers an independent domestic and sexual abuse service to support victims of any gender, including community-based support, as well as further guidance.
https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/adult-health-and-social-care/health-and-wellbeing/domestic-abuse/professionals-guidance-and-advice#:~:text=You%20can%20refer%20victims%20or,helpline%20on%200808%202000%20247.
Safe Haven - Coventry and Warwickshire
Providing non-clinical, community-based support, in the evening when most other options are closed, the Safe Haven Coventry and Warwickshire service provides crisis intervention, de-escalation, and support for those experiencing mental health distress. The Coventry haven is open seven days a week from 6pm to 11pm. No appointment needed, and you can get 1-to-1 or peer group support.
https://cwsafehaven.org.uk/
Wellington Gardens, Windsor Street, Coventry CV13BT
(Text) 07790 777039
Safer Students
An initiative from the West Midlands Police aiming to provide information on and other promote student safety across a wide range of topics such as housing, online safety, nights out, and personal safety.
https://saferstudents.west-midlands.police.uk/
SafeZone
A free mobile app that you can use to get into instant contact with campus protection services in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Also includes wellbeing and support services that are available at the time and location you are at and a check-in function for added personal security.
https://www.yoursu.org/advice/safety/safezone/
Samaritans
Samaritans are there to talk about things, big or small. Call or email for someone to talk to, who won’t judge or tell you what to do.
https://www.samaritans.org/
116 123
Scarborough Survivors
Charity for mental health and wellbeing. They have a mental health resource centre open 7 days a week as well as a crisis café open later at night. Support for anyone over 16 and working in partnership with Scarborough hospital.
https://scarboroughsurvivors.org.uk/
Sexual Health Warwickshire
A free, confidential and accessible NHS service that provides a complete range of contraception and sexual health services, including family planning, pregnancy testing and full sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing.
https://www.sexualhealthwarwickshire.nhs.uk/
0300 123 6644
Shout Helpline 85258
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous mental health text support service that you can access 24/7. To start a conversation, text the word 'SHOUT' to 85258.
https://giveusashout.org/
85258
Sparks Project CIO
Crisis support (such as emergency food and fuel and emergency mental health support), coaching for health and wellbeing, budgeting and finances, etc., and also counselling, group sessions/activities, and more.
https://www.sparksproject.co.uk/solutions/
Spectrum.Life
Available to all students, a free and confidential online mental health help service that offers listening, support and advice 24/7. Students can sign up using their university email and the code ‘CovUni’.
https://cugroup.spectrum.life/login
Stand Alone
Stand Alone help people of all ages that become estranged or disowned from their family or key family member.
https://www.standalone.org.uk/
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Switchboard provide an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.
https://switchboard.lgbt/
0300 330 0630
Tastelife
Offering support for those directly affected by eating disorders, as well as help for their family and friends through an 8-session Community Recovery Course.
https://www.tastelifeuk.org/
The Student Food Project
A website dedicated to sharing quick, easy, tasty, and cheap food recipes for students, as well as useful video tutorials on basic cooking skills and informational articles.
https://www.thestudentfoodproject.com/
Trans Unite
Trans Unite allows members of the transgender & non binary communities to find a support group local to them (or even online)
https://www.transunite.co.uk/
UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs)
Charity and membership organisation supporting international students. Offers a Mon-Fri advice telephone line and further information and advice pages on their website.
https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/
University Counselling & Mental Health Service
The University's health and wellbeing services comprise of Welfare, Disabilities, Counselling, Mental Health, Harassment and Hate, the Spirituality and Faith Centre and the Medical Centre.
https://www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/
024 7765 8029
Warwickshire Pride
Charity that organizes LGBQIA+ services and events, including donations-based counselling, cost-of-living support, an annual Warwickshire Pride Festival, various groups and activities, and a list of further resources on their website.
https://warwickshirepride.co.uk/
Women's Aid
Working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Provides support on housing, child contact, legal rights, and safe spaces to talk to other women.
https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/
YGAM
Free training, sessions, and resources aimed at safeguarding young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms. Support resources available.
https://www.ygam.org/
Your SU Advice Service
Your SU Advice Service. SU-run free and confidential advice service for help with any issues
https://www.yoursu.org/advice/
Your SU Communities
Student-run communities within Your Students’ Union that provide safe spaces for specific groups of students to come together and share experiences, take part in activities, make friends, and create positive change. Communities include disabled students, global majority students, international students, LGBTQIA+ students, and women students.
https://www.yoursu.org/community/

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