Help in a crisis
Rent or mortgage arrears
If you are likely to go into rent or mortgage arrears or are already in rent or mortgage arrears, please contact: Citizen’s Advice Richmond, a local charity offering advice on a wide range of issues to anyone who lives or works in the borough of Richmond
See also
- Your housing options
- If you are homeless
- Shelter
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South West London Law Centres - swllc.org: provide free and independent legal advice on social welfare issues, including debt and benefits. This includes help with tribunal appeal. Telephone 0208 767 2777
- Council Tax Reduction. If you are in arrears call 020 8891 1411
Mental Health Crisis Support
Free phone 24 hours Samaritans Helpline on 116 123.
Domestic Abuse and Violence
Refugee Support
A group of local people volunteering in support of refugees in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Food
NHS Prescription Support
Alcohol or drug addiction
If you need help with drug or alcohol addiction, contact the UK Addiction Treatment Centre’s free and confidential telephone line on 0808 258 0352. If you are in crisis, please ring 111 or 999.
Community spaces
Some community spaces are providing activities for residents of any age group and where a free drink is offered.
Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times.
Libraries are also offering a free hot drink and have extended their opening hours.
Help for Pets
Support from government
Up to: Richmond Cost of Living Hub
Updated: 03 October 2024
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