Community & General Support
Building a strong community connection is vital for well-being. This page provides access to resources that offer community-based support and general advice, helping individuals connect with their local area, navigate public services, or find support in a range of different areas. Whether it’s looking for advice, spiritual support, or simply a place to get involved, these contacts are here to help foster positive community engagement.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
Here are some resources to support individuals in building strong community ties and receiving general advice:
Community Support: Services that help individuals connect with local support networks and community groups. These may include neighbourhood support groups, community centres, and programs promoting local volunteerism and engagement.
Advice Centre: General advice services that provide guidance on a wide range of issues that don’t fall into specific categories. These could be general helplines offering advice on legal matters, housing, welfare, or navigating public services.
Public Services Information: Information and advice about public services, such as government schemes, benefits, health services, or local authority programs. This section provides essential resources for accessing vital public support.
Miscellaneous Support: Services that don't fit into the specific categories above but may still be valuable. These could include emergency services, crisis intervention, or unique local programs designed to support individuals in specific circumstances.
Sports Information: Resources and advice related to sports, physical activity, and recreational opportunities. These services promote physical health and well-being through engagement in active pursuits, including sports clubs, fitness classes, and outdoor activities.
Pastoral & Spiritual Support: Religious or spiritual guidance and support for individuals seeking faith-based counselling or comfort. This includes local places of worship, spiritual care teams, and faith-based charities offering pastoral care in times of need.
ADFAM
Advice and information to support the families of people addicted to drugs or alcohol.
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020 3817 9410
Active Cornwall
Local sporting information for Cornwall.
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Adult Prevention Services
Available for those with health and wellbeing needs, helps self-manage and develop skills
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0300 1234 131
Age UK Cornwall
Transport, advocacy, befriending, and homecare for older people.
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01872 266388
Alcoholics Anonymous
Advice, information, and support for people with alcohol dependency.
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0800 917 7650
Aspire
Practical support for individuals living with spinal cord injury.
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020 8954 5759
Autism Helpline
Information, advice, and support for those with autism and their families.
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0808 800 4104
Bereavement Support Splash Project
Offers help and support to those who have experienced the loss of a baby.
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Cornwall's website dedicated to delivering Suicide First Aid training.
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Admiral Nurse Service
Support for dementia patients who are in-patients at The Royal Cornwall Hospital.
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01872 250000
Adult Social Care, Health and Wellbeing Access Service
Provides support for health and social care in Cornwall
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0300 1234 131
Al-Anon
Support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the person is still drinking or not.
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0800 0086 811
Alzheimer's Society
Provides information, support, and guidance for those affected by Alzheimer's.
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0300 222 1122
Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI)
Provides advice and counselling for those suffering from post-natal depression.
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020 7386 0868
Beat
Provides helplines for adults and young people offering support for eating disorders.
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0808 801 0677
Bosence Farm Community
Temporary supported housing for people recovering from drug/alcohol dependence.
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01736 850006