Mark Hewitson Foundation in Action

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We know that applying for a grant is just one part of the story. Whether you're facing a crisis, looking for mental health support, or trying to understand your rights, we’ve gathered some helpful links and contacts. You’re not alone.

If you’re in danger or need urgent help, please use the services below:
 

- Samaritans – 24/7 support if you’re struggling to cope
 📞 Call 116 123 (free)
 🌐 samaritans.org
 

- Shout – 24/7 mental health support by text
 📱 Text SHOUT to 85258
 🌐 giveusashout.org
 

- National Domestic Abuse Helpline
 📞 Call 0808 2000 247 (free, 24 hours)
 🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk
 

- NHS 111 – For medical advice when it’s not an emergency
 📞 Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk

- Mind – Mental health info, local services, helpline
 🌐 mind.org.uk
 

- Rethink Mental Illness – Advice and peer support
 🌐 rethink.org
 

- The Mix – Mental health support for under-25s
 🌐 themix.org.uk
 

- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Support for men
 📞 0800 58 58 58
 🌐 thecalmzone.net

- Turn2Us – Check what benefits or grants you could get
 🌐 turn2us.org.uk
 

- Citizens Advice – Help with debt, benefits, housing & more
 🌐 citizensadvice.org.uk
 

- StepChange – Free debt advice and budgeting support
 🌐 stepchange.org
 

- EntitledTo – Simple benefit calculator
 🌐 entitledto.co.uk

- Shelter – Housing rights, homelessness advice
 📞 0808 800 4444
 🌐 shelter.org.uk
 

- LawWorks – Free legal help for individuals and charities
 🌐 lawworks.org.uk
 

- Rights of Women – Legal support for women
 🌐 rightsofwomen.org.uk
 

- Support Through Court – For people going to court alone
 🌐 supportthroughcourt.org
 

- ACAS – Advice on employment rights, disputes and workplace issues
 🌐 acas.org.uk
 

- Pregnant Then Screwed – Support and legal help for mothers facing discrimination
 🌐 pregnantthenscrewed.com

- Coventry Food Bank (if local to you)
 🌐 coventry.foodbank.org.uk
 

- The Trussell Trust – Find your nearest food bank
 🌐 trusselltrust.org