Coventry has a variety of agencies which may be a be to help you. Below is a list of agencies which focus on accommodation, finanacial and health needs.
You will also find other agencies on the Social and Spiritual Help pages.
Housing and Transport
Bablake General Charities
Give grants for people in need. 02476 222 769
Chace Guildhouse
Hostel for 18's and over. 02476 302 694
City Council Housing Department.
Housing advice, includes homeless. 02476 834 024
Coventry Cyrenians
Housing for single homeless people. Email or phone 02476 228 099
Emmaus Community
Household goods recycling. Email or phone 02476 651 094
Focus Housing Group
Supported and general housing for anyone. Email or phone 02476 229 396
Homeleigh
Accommodation for homeless in Nuneaton and Bedworth. 02476 640 855
Link Up Hostel
Direct access hostel with floating support. 02476 385 501
New Boot
Hostel for men 16-25 .Self catering. 0121 772 3098
The Foyer
Accommodation for 16-25 year olds. Email or phone 02476 251 001
Turnaround Project - CCM
Furniture and white goods recycling. Receive donations and distribute them to needy individuals. Email or phone 02476 661 400
Valley House Association
supported accomodation for 16+, counselling, practical and emotional support. Email or phone 02476 266 290
YMCA
Accommodation\Hostel. Email or phone 02476 597 009
Richmond Fellowship
Supported accommodation for people aged 18-65yrs who have emotional & mental health needs. Email or phone 02476 67 67 63
Community Transport
Furniture recycling, help with house removals. Email or phone Email or phone 02476 691 433
Housing Benefit
Help and advice about housing benefit. 02476 833 333
Coventry Peace House
Night Shelter for destitute asylum seekers. Email or phone 02476 663 031
Middleborough House
Bail hostel for ex-offenders and homeless from 18+. 02476 226 734
Healthcare
Anchor Centre
Centre for general healthcare. Email or phone 02476 844 088
Coventry MIND
Drop-in Centre with activities and facilities. Email or phone 02476 552 847
Health Development Unit, Coventry City Council
Health Development, smoking cessation. Email or phone 02476 832 681
Psychological Therapies Team
Psychological therapy for anyone. 02476 844 061
Addictions
CADDY (Crime, Alcohol, Drugs, Disaffection and Youth)
Free therapy for substance abusers. Email or phone 02476 607 870
Community Drugs Team
Services for illegal drugs users. Email or phone 02476 553 845
Drug & Alcohol Support Project
Free, confidential advice and information on drugs and alcohol. 07970 846 807 or 07870 276 724
Drugs Service
Freefone confidential drugs helpline. 0800 77 66 00
Gamblers Anonymous
Helpline and meetings for people with gambling problems. Email or phone 0121 233 1335
Murray Lodge Drug Rehabilitation Centre
Rehab, take 15 men, counselling, stay 9-12 Months. 02476 501 585
Financial and Employment
Coventry Benefits Advice Line
Queries and problems with welfare benefits. 02476 832 000
Job Centre Plus - Social Security Offices
Crisis loans, National Insurance number, jobs. 02476 23 22 00
Learn and Earn Shop
Training in various subjects for 20+. 02476 831 714
Local Jobs
Jobs Bus timetables, Local Jobs. 02476 815 747
Remploy Interwork
Employment and training for the disabled. 0845 845 2211
Springboard To LifeProduction and training programme working with the long term unemployed. Email or phone 02476 225 207
The Workshop Employment and Training Centre.
provide unemployed people with opportunities for self- employment, job searching opportunities as well with acquisition of skills. Email or phone 02476 583 860
Holbrooks Community Care Association
Advice and info on Healthcare, Housing, Financial, Community problems. Email or phone 7663 8681
For more agencies, check out the Social and Spiritual pages.
Practical
PRACTICAL HELP