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Healthy Start: Solihull MBC

Advice and support for families with children // Healthy start vouchers // health visiting // school nursing // Solihull Active

ParkRide Midland Mencap

Adapted bike access - families/children with special educational needs/disabilities

Help Harry Help Others Cancer Charity

Offers a range of emotional, practical and financial support for adults and children affected by cancer // Birmingham // Solihull

Positive Birthing and Beyond

Supporting families that are expecting a baby or have recently had a baby.

Place 2 Be National

Improving childrens mental health // National

Senior Care Support

Later life advice and support - carers, housing

Relate Birmingham / Solihull / Black Country

Counselling and wellbeing service that support better relationships and improve wellbeing for adults, couples, children, young people and families

BID Services Birmingham

Supporting people - deaf/ hard of hearing/ visually impaired/ dual sensory loss / deafblind/ Birmingham

Small World Yoga with Denise

Trauma informed Yoga sessions in groups or 1:1 Simple and safe Yoga movement, breath work, relaxation

St. Pauls Community Development Trust : Adults

Well-being activities for adults // Birmingham

Pure Project: Trident Reach

Supporting vulnerable Birmingham citizens experiencing barriers to employment.

Ordinary Magic

Mental health and wellbeing support to children and families across Solihull and beyond

Talking Heads Therapy

Therapeutic support across the West Midlands

Moseley and Kings Heath Shed

A Communal Space for over 50s to make, repair, recycle and socialise // Birmingham

Netball West Midlands

Netball West Midlands is at the centre of the region’s game, providing netball opportunities for all // Birmingham // Solihull

Therapy Centre Services

Accessible counselling and therapeutic support

Birmingham LGBT Community Groups

Directory for the LGBT Community in Birmingham. A wide range of social and peer support groups in Birmingham and the surrounding areas

Kids

Supporting children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs and their families // SEND // Disabled // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham Settlement - Little Settlers

Activities to support the wellbeing and development of children (0-5's) and their families, parents or carers // Sports // Nature // Leisure // Birmingham

MS Society: Birmingham Group

Contact and support opportunities for those with Multiple Sclerosis in Birmingham

Birmingham Community Leisure Trust

Listing of health and leisure services in Birmingham

Spring Housing Association

Housing provision for homeless and isolated citizens.

Citizens Advice Solihull Borough (CAB)

Aim to provide the advice people need - debt, benefits, support, housing, health, immigration, legal // Solihull

The Voice For Epilepsy

Raising awareness of epilepsy, building a community of shared experiences and giving individuals a voice to connect // Birmingham // Solihull

Stay Alive App (Android)

Support app for suicide prevention - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Together

Supporting young people with special needs or a rare disease and their families // National

Muslim Community Helpline

Confidential and non-judgemental listening and emotional support service // National

Gay Outdoor Club (GOC)

Walking Group for the Gay community..

Birmingham Childrens Partnership - Birmingham City Council

Support for families during COVID 19 / Coronavirus

Oscar Birmingham

Sickle Cell Anaemia relief and Thalassaemia support

The Active Wellbeing Society - Food Justice Network Directory

The Active Well Being Service hosted Foodbank Directory // Birmingham

Health Exchange CIC

Providers of health and wellbeing services.

Brasshouse: Interpreting and Translation Services

Translation and interpreting services in 110 languages

Safeline / Male Survivor Helpline

Male abuse, domestic abuse // National

Spitfire Services

Advice on money, benefits, housing and employment issues // Birmingham // Castle Vale

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Service Directory

A to Z listing to find a specific BCHC unit, department or service

The Lily Mae Foundation

Support for families that have lost a baby to stillbirth, neonatal death, miscarriage or TFMR

Clinical Psychology Direct

Independent Psychological Assessment and Therapeutic support

PURE Pathways to Employment

PURE (Placing Vulnerable Urban Residents into Employment) supports people over 18 who have complex needs to engage with education, training and employment opportunities // Birmingham

Corinium Care

24 Hour Live In Carer Support

NHS Blood and Transplant

NHS Blood and Transplant Service // National

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

Togetherall

Online mental health and wellbeing service offering self-help programmes

Parenting For Lifelong Health - Coronavirus

Parenting resources for lifelong health provides open-access online tips and activities for all ages in worldwide languages / Covid 19

Thrive Birmingham Carers Connect to Gardening

Free 12 week programme for carers at Thrive Birmingham. Specifically for carers to be able to take time out in nature and have space and support for their own health and wellbeing // Social Prescribing // Birmingham

Suited For Success

Supporting unemployed people with job interview skills and job interview clothes

Birmingham City Council: Schools and Learning

Birmingham Education Directory

Here2Help / Solihull Council support Directory

Solihull - Help with food, energy, financial advice or wellbeing // Solihull

Law Care Helpline

Helpline for the legal community // National

Autism West Midlands

Autism support services // helpline // supported living // residential support // Birmingham and Solihull

Perry Barr Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

Solihull Bereavement Counselling Service

Counselling for Adults and Children Living or Working in Solihull

Refuge Support and Helpline

National domestic abuse support charity // women and children // helpline

Adoption UK

National charity providing support, services and advice for adoption community and beyond / Foster / Helpline

Birmingham Voluntary Services Council (BVSC)

BVSC supports voluntary action by local people // Birmingham

The Jericho Foundation

Training, education and work experience.

Trident Group - Looking for a Home

Housing and Homeless Support Birmingham

Work Wellness Ltd

Occupational Health Services #wellbeing #training #education

NICE: Centre for Movement Disorder

Parent and child (0-3yr): physical disability // Birmingham

Catalyst 4 Change

African and Caribbean Mental Health Hub - Advice and guidance

Gamstop

Free online platform for enabling self exclusion from online gambling // national // addiction // gaming

Birmingham Pilates Studios

One on One Reformer Pilates for everybody.

NHS Contraception

Find out about different types of contraception, including where to get them and how well they work at preventing pregnancy

Crossroads Caring for Carers

Services that help to improve the health and wellbeing of carers and those they care for // Dementia Support // Respite // Helpline // Birmingham

Emotional Wellbeing Support Service St Germains Church

Offers free emotional support to anyone aged 18+ experiencing common mental health problems // Drop in // One to One // Birmingham

Stechford Cascades

Stechford Leisure Centre // Birmingham

MNDA (Motor Neurone Disease Association)

Nationally supporting carers of people with MND // National

Selly Oak Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

St. Martins Counselling and Psychotherapy

Counselling and Psychotherapy services. Online, telephone and in-person counselling available // Birmingham

Arts Therapies UK

Arts Therapies for individuals, groups and organisations. In person and online. Your income, location or situation will never be a barrier with us // Birmingham // Solihull // National

The West Midlands Stalking Support Service

Black Country Womens Aid - Advocacy to anyone affected by stalking // Birmingham // Solihull

Solihull Family Hubs App - Google Play

Offers support all families in the borough from pregnancy to 19 years (and up to 25 years for young people with additional needs) Google Play

Non Violentiam CIC

Provide supported housing for domestic abuse victims, mothers with babies (up to 3 YO) and vulnerable adults // women only // Birmingham

Doctors Of The World: Translated health information

Translated health information - asylum seekers / refugees

Acacia Support For Dads and Partners

Offers support to Dads around peri natal and post natal support challenges

VCFSE Mental Health Collective

The community for all Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise Mental Health and Wellbeing organisations in Birmingham and Solihull

Micro Rainbow

Support for the LGBTQI Asylum Seekers and Refugees // Safe Housing // Employment Support // Social Inclusion // National

Sport 4 Life UK

Sport, employability and life skills // Birmingham

Sex Activities and Risk - NHS

Find out about the risks of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) from different sexual activities // National // advice // sexual health

Birmingham Youth Service - Coronavirus

Birmingham and Solihull Youth Services

Quakers. Society of Friends

A faith group committed to work for equality and peace

Adoption UK (Directory)

List of regional adoption agencies through Adoption UK / Fostering / Carer / Adopting / Directory

HomeStart Birmingham

City-wide volunteer-led emotional and practical support for families in their own homes

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS): National

Providing support to people bereaved by suicide // National

West Midlands Fire Service - Safe and Well Service

Advise and education on safety at home with a particular focus on vulnerable residents.

Around Again Social Supermarket: Colbridge Trust

Social Supermarket supporting with food provision, budgeting advice, volunteering opportunities

Alpha Supported Housing

Housing homeless and vulnerable people

Birmingham City Council Useful Telephone Numbers

Birmingham City Councils Useful Telephone Numbers // Report issues, request council services and find information

Sustrans

Cycling, walking, communities

Bipolar UK

Provides support and advice for those who have been diagnosed or think they have bipolar -National

Centrala

Supporting Central and Eastern European migrants in Birmingham // migrant empowerment, improving integration and community cohesion // Ukraine // Art // Music // Employment

No Excuse For Abuse / West Midlands Police

West Midlands Support services // Domestic Violence and Abuse // #noexcuseforabuse

Childrens Storehouse - Jubilee Church

Provide free, good quality children’s clothes to families in need. Accept referrals from statutory organisations across the Birmingham and Solihull area // cost of living

Child Exploitation and Online Protection

Part of the National Crime Agency that looks to keep children and young people safe from sexual exploitation and abuse // national // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham Friends Of The Earth

Sustainability and positive environmental change // volunteer // support // green // community // campaigns // climate

CASBA Advocacy

Independent Advocacy for adults with a learning disability who are over 18 and live in South Birmingham

Penderels Trust

Independent Living Support and Direct Payments // Birmingham and National

free@last

Young People - learn new skills, have fun and improve their lives // Birmingham

Birmingham Carers Hub

Information hub for Birmingham carers

Belmont @ Home

Provider of home care support services across the West Midlands / Personalised care

Birmingham New Communities Network

Connecting communities to services // Birmingham

Better Pathways

Education, volunteering, employment mental health // Birmingham

Birmingham Childrens Centres: Forward Steps

Childrens Centre listings for Birmingham

Bournville Village Trust

Housing and care support // Birmingham

Lifeline Options CIC

Asylum and Immigration advice/representation/advocacy // West Midlands // Birmingham // Solihull

Cranstoun: Swanswell

Housing, homelessness floating support service

Building Community Advocacy

Advocacy and advice support in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council: Housing benefit support

Housing benefits and Council Tax, support and advice from Birmingham City Council

Saltley Wellbeing Centre

Leisure Centre // Saltley // Birmingham

Handsworth Wellbeing Centre

Leisure Centre // Handsworth Birmingham

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS) : Solihull

Provides support to people bereaved by suicide // SOBS

Samaritans Solihull

24/7 Helpline supporting people - listening service // Solihull

Pearl Dementia Support Network

Culturally sensitive support for the elderly and those living with dementia

Solihull College and University Centre

Education, learning, development, apprenticeship and employment opportunities

Dementia Connect Support Line

Support for people with dementia // National

Better Health - NHS Apps

NHS supported apps for a healthier lifestyle

Anvil House Support Provider

Floating support and supported Housing for vulnerable adults with mental health needs // Birmingham

Citizens Advice Witness Service

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides free and independent support for both prosecution and defence witnesses in every criminal court // National

SPACE - Mental Health Text Support Service

Text SPACE to 85258 - Free Mental Health Text Service For Birmingham and Solihull // Confidential support anytime // BSMHFT // SHOUT

Street Support West Midlands

Online directory of organisations and services preventing or relieving homelessness // Birmingham // Solihull

Grief Encounter

Supporting bereaved children and young people // 9am to 9pm Monday -Friday helpline // Web chat support // national // loss //

Crisis Skylight Birmingham

Housing Homeless Training Support Service...

Refugee Alliance Integration UK

Committed to working with and for communities in the UK. Provide support with education, employability skills, life skills and wellbeing // Birmingham // Solihull

Strut Safe

If you are walking alone, our volunteers will be a friendly voice to keep you company and help you feel safe until you are through the door // National

Gordon Moody - Gambling

National Charity providing help those most severely affected by gambling-related harm // Counselling // Retreat // Residential // Outreach

Healthwatch Birmingham

Independent Consumer Champion // Health and Care Services Birmingham

Spokz People CIC

Long-term mental health support for disabled people and enables disabled people to access effective mental health support // Birmingham and Solihull

The Springfield Project

Adult learning opportunities

Safeguarding Solihull

Safeguarding of children and adults provided by a partnership between Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board and Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership

Muslim Women's Network UK (MWNUK)

A specialist faith and culturally sensitive support line service // National

Alzheimers Society

Offering advice and support for people with Dementia // Birmingham and Solihull

Strike A Chord Birmingham - i60 CIC

Uplifting and fun-filled music-making activities for people over 50 in Birmingham

A Fathers Child Services CIC

Counselling and Mental Health Training and Support

Clouds End

Help made available for people affected by hoarding disorder / education / support / learning / Birmingham / Solihull

Contact: For Families with Disabled Children

Support for families with disabled children

Worth Unlimited

Safe spaces for young people such as youth clubs and after school activities enabling young people to have fun and connect with others // Birmingham

Birmingham Schools Directory

Directory of schools in Birmingham supplied by Birmingham City Council

Mytime Active Wellbeing Hub

A virtual space where individuals can access a range of services and support to improve health and wellbeing // physical activity // clubs // sport // Birmingham // Solihull

Kajans Womens Enterprise Ltd

Theatre, arts, health and social welfare Company...

Mental Health Motorbike

A free face to face and online mental health first aid support charity for the biker community throughout the UK // suicide prevention // training // wellbeing // Peer Support // Birmingham // Solihull // National

Villa Cross Soup Kitchen

Birmingham based - hot meal, clothing, advice and assistance to people in need.

Birmingham Community Matters

Birmingham focussed peer to peer learning network

WellQo Ltd

A mental health and wellbeing service - Therapeutic support, workshops, lifestyle, mental health

Murray Hall Community Trust

Provides support all ages to manage mental health and wellbeing // Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Hypnotherapy, Counselling // Birmingham

Cancer Research UK

National Cancer Charity - Advice, Information and support // symptoms // chat forum // Birmingham // Solihull //

Shaw Trust - Work to Recovery

Free, voluntary service, supporting individuals with mental health needs into paid work // IPS

Early Years Alliance

Birmingham Stay and Play Community Network Team

The Wellbourne Clinic

Residential drug, alcohol and addictions rehabilitation centre // Solihull // Birmingham

Our Place Support

Helping people make positive changes through Mentoring, Support and Personal Development // Advice // Benefits // Housing // Employment // BAME // Disability // Birmingham

Birmingham Mind

Mental health support service that promotes well-being and recovery // Birmingham and Solihull

Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership

Hosted by Gateway Family Services, MNVP enables people to provide feedback about local maternity and neonatal services // Birmingham // Solihull

Special Education Needs and Disability Birmingham Directory

Birmingham SEND services and support options

Homeless Link

Directory and information for homeless people and those at risk of being homeless

Solihull Safeguarding Adults Board

Working to ensure people are able to live their lives free from abuse or neglect // Solihull

Birmingham City Council Schools and Learning

Birmingham Education Directory

Castle Vale Community Housing

Community-Led Housing Association

Home Start Birmingham

City-wide volunteer-led emotional and practical support for families in their own homes // single parents // lone parents

Options For Life

West Midlands supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism

Man Kind Initiative

Men suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse

Carers Forward

Tailored home support service for children and adults with additional services for carers // Birmingham

Three Trees

North Solihull community centre

Sport Birmingham

Physical Activity Support Opportunities - Birmingham

Together St Pauls Trust

School, nursery and community hub in the heart of Balsall Heath// Birmingham

Birmingham City Council / Safeguarding

Who to contact if you are worried about a vulnerable adult or child in Birmingham // bullying // abuse // domestic violence // neglect

Migrant Help

Asylum seeker /refugee / migrant support helpline // UK wide // National

Bike Right

Cycling Training and bike maintenance skills

Young Minds

For Parents concerned with a young persons mental health // National

DORCAS UK

Support Services for Girls and Women at risk of Abuse, effected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) // Refugee // Asylum seeker // mental health // Birmingham // Solihull

CALM / Campaign Against Living Miserably

Provides support for people with suicidal thoughts or those concerned for others // National

Birmingham City Council - Cost of living support/advice

Cost of living support/advice - Birmingham

Birmingham Careers Service

Careers information, advice and guidance to young people

Papyrus

Offers support for young people with suicidal behaviour

BID Services Solihull

Supporting people - deaf/ hard of hearing/ visually impaired/ dual sensory loss / deafblind/ Solihull

Sutton Coldfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

Let Me Help You :Psychology Services

Individual Psychological Therapy

Broadening Choices for Older People (BCOP)

Support services for older people...

Grounded Cafe : St Pauls : Birmingham

Wellbeing cafe and hub, comfortable, accessible, inclusive space to go for coffee, therapeutic workshops, wellbeing activities and social events.

The Money Advice Service

Free and impartial money advice - National - Debt, benefits, support

University College Birmingham

UCB specialises in vocational courses in both the higher education and further education sectors // apprenticeships // training // learning

Bham Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre

Counselling Service

Refugee Council - National

The national refugee support charity // Support // Migrant // Asylum // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham Council of Faiths

Promotion of interfaith cohesion across faith denominations // Birmingham

Birmingham Law Society

Welfare Advice Links for the West Midlands.

Respect - Perpetrator Phoneline

Choose to stop: Respect provide help for domestic violence perpetrators // National

Rape and Sexual Violence Project - Advocacy Support

Adult advocacy support for sexual assault and abuse survivors, through criminal justice

Ladywood Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

My Solihull Map

Connects you to your local community, where you can find places to go, things to do, and to actively engage in the vibrant services your local community provides // Solihull

The National Counselling Society

Counselling support - online and direct

Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre

Tennis centre Billesley // Birmingham

Maytree

Offers respite for those having suicidal thoughts

Ask Men

Mens health and wellbeing website

Aston University

Aston University

Family Information Service: Solihull

Support for families, childcare, access support, family services directory

West Midlands Police

Find your local officer, get the latest crime statistics and advice, help with appeals for information and find out what police are doing to tackle crime in your area // Birmingham // Solihull

Hope Support

Supporting young people when a family member has a life limiting illness // National

Himaya Haven CIC

Supports Black, Asian and Ethnic minority families of loved ones in custody/prison

Alcoholics Anonymous - National

AA works by members coming together to share their experience, strength, and hope to support each other to stay sober and recover from alcoholism

Breakthrough T1D - formerly JDRF

Type 1 Diabetes Advice, Information and support // National

KIKIT

BME specialist drugs and alcohol support service

Side By Side

A supportive online community from Mind // National

Boot Women

Walking group for Women (primarily Lesbians)...

Birmingham City Council - Schools and Learning

Birmingham education directory

Birmingham Libraries

Library Services in Birmingham

The Movement Centre

Charity dedicated to supporting children and their families living with movement difficulties // Physiotherapy // National

Birmingham Childrens Partnership - Birmingham City Council

Support for families during COVID 19 / Coronavirus

NHS Birmingham and Solihull Vaccine advice

Vaccine advice // Flu //Covid 19 // Coronavirus Birmingham and Solihull

Yardley Wood Baptist Church

Christian Based - promotes community engagement

The Trussel Trust

Provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty

HelloSelf

Online therapeutic counselling service - private

MACC Care Homes

Personalised nursing, dementia, residential and respite care for your loved ones // Birmingham // Solihull

Sheluna Womens Craft Collective

Shelanu, is a collective of migrant and refugee women working with Craftspace, to develop craft skills, confidence and well-being // Birmingham // Solihull // social prescribing // arts

Birmingham Healthy Minds

Psychological Therapies // 16+ // Depression // Anxiety // PTSD // Phobias // Birmingham and Solihull

St Bartholomews Church

Christian community warm and friendly church...

Carers Trust

National carers support service

Suicide and Co

Supporting those bereaved by suicide // helpline // grief // loss // National

Citizens Advice

Housing advice page from Citizens Advice // Rent // Eviction // Safety // Tenancy // Complaints // Student // Council Tax // Immigration // National

Police

Call 999 in case of emergency. National Police Website

Change Grow Live (CGL)

Supporting anyone with drugs or alcohol problems. Birmingham

Unseen: Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline

Provides information advice and guidance to potential victims, the public, businesses, the NHS and Police // National // anti-slavery // exploitation // abuse

Abbeycare Rehabilitation Birmingham

31 bed alcohol/substance misuse detoxification and rehabilitation centre serving Birmingham

Birmingham Community Health Care

Adult learning disability support service NHS // Birmingham

Eating Disorder Service / BSMHFT

Specialist treatments and support to people with severe eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia / Birmingham and Solihull

Stay Alive App (Apple)

Support app for suicide prevention - Grassroots Suicide Prevention

The Bike Project

At The Bike Project, we take second-hand bikes, fix them up and donate them to refugees and asylum seekers in London and Birmingham

Birmingham Best Start For Life

Giving you help and advice during pregnancy and the first two years of your child's life // Birmingham City Council // Parenting // New born // Baby // Toddlers

Chinese Community Centre

Providing support for Chinese communities // Birmingham

Grounded Cafe : Selly Oak : Birmingham

Wellbeing cafe and hub, comfortable, accessible, inclusive space to go for coffee, therapeutic workshops, wellbeing activities and social events.

Every Mind Matters NHS

NHS site - Mental health and wellbeing advice, support and self help options // National

Combat Stress

For veterans and armed forces service personnel // National

Terence Higgins Trust: National

Support people living with HIV and amplify their voices, and help the people using our services to achieve good sexual health

Forces Online // National

Charity supporting Armed Forces Veterans and Families // Directory // Welfare // Debt // Hardship // Counselling

Side By Side MIND

A supportive online community from Mind // National

St. Basils

Preventing youth homelessness by providing support and accommodation // Birmingham

iCare Birmingham Meals

Community meals for the elderly...

Girlguiding Birmingham

Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women // Birmingham

Spurgeons: Young Carers

Support young carers - mentoring, educational support, activities and trips away.

Saving Lives

Information on HIV and testing

The Sweet Project

Providing support to children, families and adults - safeguarding support // Birmingham

Right Start Rehabilitation

Right Start Rehabilitation's programming is 12 step based and works on a phase-down system for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction in adults // Birmingham // Solihull

Acacia Family Support

A range of free services for those experiencing pre and postnatal depression and anxiety // Birmingham

National Eczema Society

Provides support to those living with eczema and their carers // National

RSVP (Rape and Sexual Violence Project)

Rape and sexual violence counselling and support // Range of compassionate support services across our communities // Birmingham

Active Birmingham

Find activities local to you across Birmingham to be more active

National Autistic Society

Advice, guidance and Information about autism // social activities// National

Northfield Community Partnership

Homeless and Accommodation Advice // Birmingham

Aspie

A social self-help and motivation group for adults with Aspergers Syndrome // National

Inclusion The West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic

NHS service Supporting people affected by problem gambling in the West Midlands // Birmingham // Solihull // NHS

NHS Sexual Health Services

Find sexual health services near you, including sexual health clinics, contraception and abortion services, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests and treatment

Care Home Selection

Free support for self funding people looking for a care arrangement // care homes // supported living // care providers // National // CQC registered

Acorns Childrens Hospice

Specialist childrens hospice located in Birmingham and The Black Country // families // carers

Future Health and Social Care Association CIC

Supported Living Care for people in mental health crisis offered in one of our three crisis homes across Birmingham

POhWER Advocacy

Provides services in community, mental health and mental capacity advocacy // National

Bright Sky Android

App - Support and information for anyone in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone. Abuse / domestic violence

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline

One stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging // National

Heal Hub: Road to Recovery

Free online mental health support for people aged 14-25 years

NHS - Sexual Health

NHS info and advice on sex and sexual health

Nurture Hub Therapy Service CIC

A strictly not-for-profit organisation providing up to 12 weeks of low-cost online counselling to parent/carers of children with SEND // Birmingham // Solihull

West Midlands Fire Service / NON Emergency

Fire Service NON-Emergency // contact the West Midlands Fire Service

Stroke Association

Providing support to those who have suffered from a stroke

Womens Consortium

Provides therapeutic support and training for women

Cruse Bereavement Support National - Coronavirus advice

Coronavirus, bereavement and grief advice // National

Surviving Economic Abuse

UK charity who raises awareness and supports victims of economic abuse // women and children- National

Mentis Midlands C.I.C

Providing housing and support for vulnerable adults suffering with mental health // Birmingham

Mentor Link

Mentor support for children and young people

Pattigift Therapy

Pattigift Therapy is a community-focused provider of African-centred therapy and accredited courses. Birmingham // Solihull

UK Detox and Referrals LTD

UK Detox and Referrals LTD

St. Annes Hostel

Providing a bed, food and support for homeless men - 25 years old plus

Asian Family Counselling Service

Individual, couple and relationship counselling...

Children Heard and Seen

Supporting children and young people impacted by parental imprisonment

WE:ARE

Domestic abuse awareness and recovery support // Women // Birmingham

Birmingham Open Spaces Forum

Directory of Birmingham groups and clubs who have an interest in open spaces

Anchor Hanover Housing

Housing and care for elderly people.

Fitweigh Classes

Exercise class with optional weigh in

Custodian Group Ltd

Supported Accommodation to vulnerable adults who are homeless/at risk of being homeless

NHS 111 service

Advice for using the NHS 111 service National

The Trussell Trust

Provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty

Breast Cancer Now

National charity providing support and advice about Breast Cancer // Birmingham // Solihull // National

Wellbeing At The Bar

Provide barristers and chambers personnel with the information skills they need in order to stay well. Legal / solicitors / barristers // National

Solihull Care

Quality care to older people in Solihull, Birmingham and the...

Ackers Adventure

Outdoor activity charity, helping all ages and abilities, from the first steps to full blown adventure

West Midlands OCD

OCD support group in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council - Environmental

Birmingham City Council Environmental support services

Claremont Living

Accommodation support solutions for vulnerable community groups inc ex-offenders and those experiencing domestic violence / abuse

Carrs Lane Church

Christian worship - serving the city centre...

Prevention and Communities Grant Programme Prospectus

Services and programmes from the Prevention and Communities Grant Programme Prospectus 2023 -2026 // Birmingham City Council // VCFSE // Third Sector

Birmingham Heartlands HIV Service

Specialised unit dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of people with HIV

Carers UK

Carers Support, Parenting, Counselling

Start For Life Offer Solihull

Support available for children and parents from pregnancy to starting school // Pregnancy // Development // Babies // Safety // New Baby // SEND

Health For Kids Solihull

Health advice to help your children grow and flourish in Solihull // Primary School Age // School Nurses // Healthy Bodies // Healthy Minds

The Meridian Centre

Low cost affordable Counselling and Psychotherapy for Adults, Children and Young people // Birmingham // Solihull

The Real Junk Food Project Birmingham

Rescuing tonnes of waste food and serving about 200 meals every week

Bright Sky - Hestia

Downloadable app and easy to use website supporting those experiencing abuse or concerned about others

Wyndley Leisure Centre

Leisure Centre Wyndley Birmingham

Moseley Shoals

Birmingham Social Gay Swim and Water Polo Group...

Citizen Coaching CIC

Anger management, counselling, support.

Eastside Projects

An artist-run multiverse based in a free public gallery in Digbeth // Birmingham // Events // Community projects

Birmingham Community Healthcare MS Specialist Clinic

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust assessment and advice to increase independence / quality of life for adults with Multiple Sclerosis

Mates in Mind

Provides mental health support for those working in the construction industry

AmbaCare Solutions CIC

Deliver programmes to improve peoples physical, emotional and mental health and Dementia care support //Birmingham and Solihull

Happy Mamas Solihull

Peer support for new mums who have babies and young children // Solihull

Gamblers Anonymous

Support for people affected by gambling addiction // National

Connect To Support - Birmingham

Birmingham City Council hosted Community Directory

National Centre for Domestic Violence

A free, fast emergency injunction service to those at risk of all forms of domestic abuse regardless of their financial situation, ethnicity, gender or sexuality // National

KEEN

Online free, inclusive activities for disabled and non-disabled people. / Virtual // National

Man Kind

For all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence // National

All Saints Youth Project

Counselling service and drop-in centre - Young People...

New Baby Network CIC

Offering wellbeing support, infant feeding & peer support across Birmingham & the Black Country

Sikh Helpline

The Sikh Helpline is a free, professional, and confidential telephone emotional and wellbeing service and email inquiry service.

Sleep Cycle

App supports people with their sleep and provides a better understanding of what helps

Listening Books

National Audiobook lending service, for people with difficulties reading/holding books, due to learning or mental health difficulty, illness, or disability // Birmingham // Solihull

Solihull Integrated Addictions Service (SIAS)

Drug, alcohol, gambling problems support in Solihull

Karis Neighbour Scheme

Listening support, Community Advice and spiritual care in a primary care setting // South and West Birmingham

The Conservation Volunteers (TCV)

TCV in the midlands. Conservation activities to involve individuals and community groups. // Environment // Food Growing // Birmingham // Solihull

Small Heath Wellbeing Centre

Leisure Centre - Small Heath Birmingham

Care First

Aims to give adults 16+ with learning disabilities/difficulties greater life fulfilment Birmingham and Solihull

Vet Life

Supporting the veterinary community // National

SIFA Fireside

Drop in, housing advice, employment, homelessness support

Stirchley Community Church

Christian church ? Part of the Elim Group of churches

The Grow Project: Aquarius

Young person led service for young people affected by drug or alcohol use. Grow own food // healthy meals // social // personal growth // Birmingham

PACT - Prison Advice Help Line

Prisoners Families Helpline // National

Alliance Living Housing Association

Housing // support - vulnerable adults , learning difficulties , homelessness , abuse victims , mental health needs , addiction , recovery // Solihull // Birmingham

NICE - Centre for Movement Disorder

Parent and child (0-3yr): physical disability // Birmingham

NHS Supported Wellbeing Apps

NHS endorsed Wellbeing Apps // National

Oasis Church

Christian church in Edgbaston Birmingham / All ages welcome

Dolphin Womens Centre

Training, Employment, Support, Advice for women // Birmingham

Allies Network

Provides culturally sensitive support, advice and advocacy services

Best Beginnings

We work to inform and empower parents who want to maximise their children's long-term development

New Bridge

Treatment for Eating Disorders in Birmingham

Legacy West Midlands

Charity that has its roots in celebrating the heritage of post-war migrant communities in Birmingham // Heritage // wellbeing// Arts

Birmingham Adult Education Service (BAES)

Birmingham Adult Education Service

Solihull Lifestyle Service - Gateway Family Services

Support to make positive health changes // Solihull

Rape Crisis Helpline

A free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16 and over who has been affected by rape, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual harassment or any other form of sexual violence

Omega

Ending Isolation/Ending Loneliness. Registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness. They offer Chatterbox, a free telephone befriending service and Letterbox, a free penpal befriending service // National

Birmingham City Council - Domestic abuse

Advice and support to Stop Domestic abuse, including domestic violence and coercive control // Birmingham

Pegasus Supported Housing

Housing and support provision

Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team

High quality services to older people with mental health needs

Harmonise Hypnotherapy

Helping people get their lives back in balance by offering a Solution Focused Hypnotherapy service

New Leaf Recovery Project

Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Birmingham Childrens Trust (CASS)

Childrens Advice and Support Service provides a contact for professionals and public who want support or raise concerns about a child // safeguarding // Birmingham

Marie Stopes UK

Advice on sex, relationships, pregnancy, contraception

Servol Community Services

Supports individuals experiencing acute mental health problems & provide services to those living independently in the community.

Loving Me

Support for Trans and Non-Binary Victims of domestic abuse or sexual violence // Helpline // Live Online Chat // National

Crimestoppers in Confidence

Crime reporting portal

National Debt Line

Online support with debt and helpline

Hatfield Homes Housing

Provides supported living accommodation for homeless.

Carrs Lane Counselling Centre Ltd

Counselling support Birmingham...

Umbrella - Abuse and Violence

Rape, assault and sexual abuse - Advice and listing of local support services and supportive information // FGM // Domestic Abuse // Birmingham

Skate Buddies UK CIC

Supporting young people and adults with the repair, maintenance and improvement of their mental health, well-being and fitness through skating // Birmingham // Solihull // Communities // Exercise

Nishkam Centre

A Sikh faith-led organisation working for the benefit of all communities

Cappella Chaplaincy

Listening and guidance service, group-work, staff training and Mindfulness for staff who need to talk with someone in confidence to improve their overall mental, spiritual wellbeing // Birmingham // Solihull

Home Group Mental Health Carers

Care and support services to help you live more independently // Birmingham // Solihull

British Red Cross First Aid training

British Red Cross First Aid training and learning opportunities // National

Primal Sound UK

Drumming and Soundbaths// Wellbeing and Teambuilding //Communities // Birmingham // Solihull

River of Care

Carer support for the elderly // Birmingham and Solihull

National Debtline

Provides a helpline for those dealing with debt // National

The National Gambling HelpLine

Support for gamblers and anyone affected by problem gambling - National help-line

Mother for Life

Pre and postnatal wellbeing groups for mums

JR STERLINGCARE LTD

A dedicated Healthcare provider in Birmingham that specialise in supplying nurses and carers.

Brandwood Community Centre

Community Centre - Social Activities and more...

Moseley Counselling

Counselling and psychotherapy for families, couples and individuals

West Midlands Combined Authority - Thrive Into Work

Thrive into Work offers one-to-one job finding support to people with health challenges.

CHAPS

National Mens Health Charity

The Cotteridge Church

Church with Day Centre and Community Support...

Anawim

Provides support services to women and their children // Abuse // Welfare Advice // Birmingham

Solihull Community Advice Hubs

Provides high quality information, advice and support to all residents (aged 18+) of Solihull

Birmingham City Council - Safeguarding

Who to contact if you//re worried about a vulnerable adult or child in Birmingham

CAP (Immigrant Counselling and Psychotherapy)

Counselling and Psychotherapy Birmingham...

Arts All Over The Place

Provides social creative expression to improve Mental Health. Aims to break down barriers, reduce stigma, and create opportunities fostering a community that values and celebrates artistic diversity// Birmingham

Polish Centre Birmingham

Brings together a number of social organisations, youth, religious and military // Birmingham

Solihull Council Suicide Prevention Support Services

Support services you can signpost people to for help and support if they are struggling with suicidal thoughts in Solihull

The Project Birmingham

Advice on debt, support if homeless or at risk of becoming homeless - South Birmingham

Hall Green Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

Maternity Engagement Action CIC (MEA)

Empowering Black women and Black mixed heritage women of African descent throughout their pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey // Birmingham // Solihull

Recovery College For All

Offers learning sessions designed and facilitated by individuals with experience of living with mental health difficulties alongside healthcare professionals. BSMHFT // over the age of 18 // Birmingham // Solihull

SOS Education Organisation

Birmingham based charity providing education and employment opportunities through training and support programmes to disadvantaged BAME communities and new migrant communities // welfare

Stories of Hope and Home

For people who have lived experience of the UK asylum system to have spaces for their stories and experiences to be shared and heard // Birmingham // Solihull

Welcome Change CIC

Community Centre, Cafe, Community Garden, Volunteering // promotes mental health and wellbeing across communities //Solihull // Birmingham

The Red Project

Practical advice, specialist information and emotional support for sex workers, of all genders, affected by sexual violence // Birmingham // Solihull

Solihull Family Hubs App - Apple

Offers support all families in the borough from pregnancy to 19 years (and up to 25 years for young people with additional needs) // Apple App

Access Child Psychology

Helping children and families to understand and overcome mental health challenges

Specialist Bipolar Service / BSMHFT

Supports individuals with episodes of high mood and/or fluctuations between high and low mood, irrespective of diagnosis / Birmingham and Solihull

Nehemiah Housing Association

Housing Support.

M.A.D. Birmingham Sport Birmingham

Make A Difference (M.A.D) Birmingham project is a Sport Birmingham open access youth development programme

FindFoodBanksBrum

Online listing service for food banks and other related wellbeing/community services - Birmingham and Solihull

Arthritis Action

UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis // National

Pat Benson Boxing Academy

A community based boxing organisation supporting mental health and wellbeing

Solihull Occupational Therapy

For 0-18s with functional difficulties in everyday activities, registered with a Solihull GP.

Anawim Helpline

Confidential helpline for Women only // Office Hours // violence // abuse // mental health // finances // housing

Rathbone Birmingham

Support for people with learning difficulties

Sporting Your Futures

A community-interest organisation navigating change in communities through sport and Education // Birmingham // West Midlands

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide : Birmingham

Provides support to people bereaved by suicide // SOBS

Solihull Active

A web portal to physical activity opportunities in Solihull

Roshni Forced Marriage/Honour Based Abuse

24 Hour West Midlands helpline - forced marriage / honour based abuse // Birmingham

Birmingham LGBT

Our vision is a vibrant, diverse lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community in Birmingham

Kaleidoscope Plus Group

Residential / supported accommodation, counselling, a 24 hour text line service, suicide bereavement support, training // Birmingham and Solihull

Solihull Well Being Clinic

Independent provider of psychology, counselling, CBT, holistic and alternative health services

Mens Health Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists provide therapy for uniquely male condition

Adullam Homes

Housing support and advice

SurvivorsUK

Support for men who have experienced rape or sexual abuse...

Specialist Mental Health Services / BSMHFT

Offering a wide range of specialist mental health services to services users across Birmingham, Solihull and beyond.

Support For Families: Forward Steps Birmingham

Information and support directory for families // SEND // Bereavement // Breastfeeding // domestic violence // education

The Yardley Great Trust Group

Older people housing support in South East Birmingham

Midlands Arts Centre

Upcoming music groups and events for young people // Birmingham

East Birmingham Community Forum

Education and training

Carers UK Helpline

Advice and support for Carers // National

Lench's Trust

Provides superior sheltered accommodation throughout Birmingham for up to 200 of the older generation who are in need

Midlands Out Badminton group

Gay and Lesbian Badminton Group // Birmingham and Solihull

The Bournville Health Hub

Clinic in Bournville offering therapy treatments // CBT // Acupuncture // Holistic // Physiotherapy // Clinical Psychology // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham Young People Services

Birmingham City Council Young People Services

Shard End Wellbeing Centre

Leisure Centre Shard End..

Restore

Birmingham churches supporting refugees through befriending and group social activities

Warm Welcome Spaces Birmingham

List of Warm Welcome Spaces in Birmingham provided by Birmingham City Council / Cost of Living

Runaway Helpline / National

Confidential support for 11-17 year olds who have run-away or thinking about it. FREE call and text

Thrive Into Work: West Midlands Combined Authority

Thrive into Work offers one-to-one job finding support to people with health challenges.

PAC UK Birth Parent Service

Family Action - Supporting birth families whose children have a plan of adoption

Action For Refugees

A network of local community groups who are committed to supporting refugees and asylum seekers // Bearwood // Kings Heath // Birmingham

Care Project West Midlands - Refugee Action

The CARE Project West Midlands provides destitute people who are seeking asylum with the expert advice and casework they need to access support // Birmingham // Solihull

Support Through Court / Birmingham

A charity supporting people who face civil and family court alone, providing practical and emotional support

Livingstone House

Residential drug and rehabilitation programme for men aged 18-64

University of the Third Age (U3A)

U3A is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun // National

Cerebral Palsy Midlands

Adult social care day service provider for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities // CP // Helpline // Birmingham // Solihull

Aquarius Gambling Team

Providing addictions support gamblers and affected others -Birmingham

Forward Thinking Birmingham

Young people's mental health services 0 - 25 years

Birmingham Faith Community Map

The BCF Footsteps Birmingham Faith Community map contains information about Birminghams 800+ places of worship and faith-based organisations

Erdington Leisure Centre

Leisure Centre Erdington // Birmingham

Open Spaces Directory // Birmingham

All parks, playgrounds and open spaces in Birmingham / outdoors

NHS backed Wellbeing Apps

NHS endorsed Well-being Apps

Refugee Council - Children and Young People

Advice and Support for Asylum & Refugee Children - works across England with separated children who are seeking asylum // national // advice line // help line

Violet Project

Supporting communities around self-harm & suicide. We also deliver mental health training.

Church of God of Prophecy UK

Pentecostal Christian non-denomination

Panahghar

Provides safe emergency supported refugee accommodation for BME victims of abuse, multilingual support, advice, advocacy, Helpline // Birmingham // Solihull

Family Hubs Solihull

A place where children, young people and families can go when in need of help and support. Family Hubs make sure that there is support and help for you across Solihull. Based in Chelmsley Wood, Smiths Wood, Kingshurst and Elmdon

Child Bereavement UK

Supports children, young people, parents and families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies // helpline // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Medigold Health

Occupational Health and Well-being

Positively UK

Support and advice for people with HIV

Birmingham Mobile Library Service

Birmingham Mobile Library Service as hosted through Birmingham City Council // reading // education // books // free

St Martins Centre In The Bullring

Christian - Birmingham Church in the city centre

Kingstanding Wellbeing Centre

Leisure Centre // Kingstanding // Birmingham

Concept Housing Association

Housing and supported living // Birmingham and Solihull // National

Birmingham Crisis Centre

24 hour helpline offers confidential advice and support to female victims of domestic abuse

Urban Heard

On a mission to work with young people to build confidence through training and empowering projects // skills // education // soft skills // employment // Solihull // Birmingham

Green Square Accord

Housing Support // Birmingham and Solihull

The Delicate Mind

The Delicate Mind / نازک ذہن is an award-winning mental health C.I.C that serves racialised communities // Birmingham // Solihull

SilverCloud Toolkit (Android)

Tools and apps for mental health and behavioural support

OUTpatients - The UKs LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity

We work closely with LGBTIQ+ and cancer charities to create a holistic approach to improving our communitys care // Peer Support // Online Support // Face to Face // National

Advocacy Matters

Provides adults at risk with an independent advocate to ensure individuals are heard and their rights, concerns and needs are acted upon // Birmingham

Gas Street Church

Church of England // Christian // Birmingham

Beat Eating Disorders in Young People

Provides national support and advise to those with eating disorders

Aspiration Training

Training and Employment support for 16+

Age Concern Birmingham

Helpline, advice and support to enrich the lives of older people// Day Care // Befriending // Volunteering // Dementia Care

ACAS Helpline

The ACAS helpline is for anyone who needs employment law or workplace advice, including employers, employees and workers // National

Birmingham Churches Together

Christian Based - Find a church/events/Christian Links...

Help for Households / UK Government

Government Cost of Living Crisis Advice and Tips // National

St Chads Sanctuary

Place of welcome for asylum seekers and refugees. We provide clothing, food, toiletries and wider support // Birmingham

Beyond The Horizon

Supporting children and young people struggling with loss, bereavement, divorce, separation // Play Therapy // Art Therapy // Birmingham

Menopause Knowledge CIC

Menopause initiative all about empowerment of people having the knowledge and confidence to thrive in their peri and post menopause // Solihull // Birmingham

Royal Voluntary Service

Independence in later life in the local community...

VoiceAbility - NHS Independent Complaints Advocacy Service

Independent charity - provider of advocacy and involvement services // complaints // National

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust

Addictions Service // Birmingham and Solihull

Turning Point DrugLine

Turning Point Birmingham Drugline

All Saints Centre

Services and activities for vulnerable older people and acti...

Trident Reach

Care and support services provided by Trident Reach // Birmingham

Highbury Orchard Community CIC

Connecting people and land by caring for both

Birmingham Care Directory

Directory of care services in Birmingham supplied by Birmingham City Council

The Cancer Support Centre

We can help anyone who has received a diagnosis and also their support network, and we are here whenever you need help // Cancer // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham City Council / General

Birmingham City Council website

Aston Pavilion

Leisure Centre // Aston // Birmingham

Meriden Adventure Playground Association (MAPA)

MAPA offers play and youth services to children, young people and families // Solihull

Umbrella

Birmingham and Solihull sexual health support

TFWM Discounts and Free Travel Pass

Transport For West Midlands offer lots of discounts and passes. Disabled // Older People // Later Life // Students // Care Leavers // Birmingham // Solihull // Swift

Muslim Womens Network UK (MWNUK)

Promoting the needs of diverse Muslim women // Birmingham and Solihull

Bright Sky - Apple

App - Support and information for anyone in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone. Abuse / domestic violence

West Midlands Police Contact Us

Different ways to contact West Midlands Police // online // phone // text // BSL // non-emergency // emergency // hearing or speech impairment // anonymous // CrimeStoppers

Veterans Gateway

Information and support for veterans and their families // National

Restore

Welcomes and supports refugees and asylum seekers by building relationships and equipping for integration, motivating for action and working for change // Birmingham // Solihull

The Live In Care Hub

A not-for-profit organisation helping older people and their families find live-in care providers

Solihull Memory Singers - Armonico Consort

Singing has been proven to help people living with dementia to unlock memories and re-establish cognitive pathways. Build new friendships and boost confidence, helping people to feel more positive and supported // Solihull

Second City Housing

Shared and supported accommodation to rent for adults on receipt of benefits

The Extra Care Charitable Trust

Housing and support for people in later life...

Seven Up Charity

School play and youth opportunities to children and young people with additional needs // Kings Heath // Birmingham

Solihull Community Housing

Accommodation support

Birmingham and Solihull Womens Aid (BSWA)

Supporting women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse // BSWAID // Birmingham and Solihull

FareShare Midlands - Food redistribution

FareShare Midlands is the largest charitable surplus food redistributor in the Midlands

Birmingham Safeguarding Children Partnership

Safeguarding children from abuse // Birmingham

Bridges Support Services - Murray Hall

Supports people living with cancer and other life limiting diseases across Birmingham and who are registered with a GP in Birmingham

ManKind Initiative

Service that supports men experiencing domestic violence or domestic abuse // Helpline // National

Red Earth Collective

Black-led organisation that works with artists and communities with lived experience of mental health issues // Birmingham // Solihull

Narthex Sparkhill

Our services help many people within Birmingham to be supported and empowered to move forward in their journey towards wholeness and restoration.

Resources For Autism (RfA)

Provides practical services for autistic children, young people and adults // National

Family Planning Association

Family planning advice and support

Tell MAMA

Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks - Independent and confidential support service for those who face anti-Muslim hatred and prejudice in the UK // Helpline // discrimination // Race // Hate Crime // National

Birmingham City Uni Disability Support

Disability support at Birmingham City University

Men Who Talk

Supporting Men To Achieve Good Mental Health Through the Medium of Chat // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Solihull Parent Carer Voice

Parents/Carers working together to raise awareness / improve outcomes for children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND 0-25).

Solihull Action Through Advocacy

Provides advocacy mainly for people with learning disabilities and / or autism // Solihull

Adoption Central England

Providing support for new and existing adopters, birth families, and step parents and young people or adults who have been adopted // Solihull

National Ugly Mugs

Support to sex workers who have been victims of crime, linking with information and resources in communities and within the the legal system // National

Roshni Birmingham

Therapeutic Counselling available to victims of domestic abuse within Birmingham

Helplines Partnership

Directory of approved Helplines both local and National // Birmingham // Solihull

Helping Hands - Birmingham

Care and Nursing at home - Birmingham

Health and Wellbeing at Legacy West Midlands

A variety of innovative and engaging wellbeing sessions ranging from classes on food and nutrition through to fitness workshops.

Colebridge Trust

Helping people to overcome the barriers that are preventing them from living happy, healthy lives // Solihull

KIKIT: Pathways to Recovery

Muslim Recovery Network 12 Steps - BAME Specialist Drug and Alcohol Support Service // Birmingham

Forward Carers CIC

Support options for unpaid carers // Birmingham

The Adavu Project

Providing long term support to adult survivors of modern slavery making the transition into a life in the local community // Birmingham

Birmingham City Council - General

Birmingham City Council website

Princes Trust

Provides help for those aged 11 to 30 with finding a job and getting into education // National

Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Hospital for children Birmingham

Beat - Eating Disorders in Adults

Provides a national help-line for those with eating disorders

Taraki Wellbeing

Work with Punjabi communities to shape positive futures in mental health by mobilising four key avenues of change being awareness, education, application, and research // Birmingham // Solihull // National

Rights of Women Advice Lines

Provides free/confidential legal advice to women to help you understand the law and your legal rights // Immigration // Asylum // Harassment // National

Birmingham Buddhist Centre

Providing a source of peace and harmony for all

MHA Communities South and West Birmingham

Services, support and activities for people 55+ enabling them to live independent positive lives

Birmingham City Council - Sports and leisure

Activity listings through Birmingham City Council

The Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health and Wellbeing Hubs

Supports adults aged 18 plus, under secondary mental health services, on GP SMI list or having long term/severe mental health problems // Recovery // Activities // 18+

Birmingham Solihull Health App

Online access to help you manage your healthcare in Birmingham and Solihull - Android and Apple

Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

Bethphage

Specialist support provider for adults (18+) with learning disabilities /disability // Birmingham and Solihull

Communities Engage and Thrive CIC

Improving the health and wellbeing for all our communities // nutrition // lifestyle // mental health // Birmingham and Solihull

App Library: Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Independently reviewed health and well-being apps to support your health and wellbeing

Video: We are all in this together

Video on staying safe during lockdown easing COVID 19 / Coronavirus

The Big Issue

Dismantling poverty through creating opportunity

Focus Housing Ltd

Provision of Social Housing to Adults with Substance Misuse, Alcohol Issues and Homelessness

Cranstoun Housing First

Supports entrenched rough sleepers in Birmingham to source, secure, settle into, and sustain their own accommodation

Rubery Schools Community Swop Shop

Providing free preloved school uniform to Birmingham and beyond // donations // cost of living

NHS England Safeguarding

Pocket guide to adult safeguarding - Domestic violence / FGM / Modern slavery / mental health

Quit With Bella Stop Smoking App

Quitting smoking is rewarding but tough, so it’s best to have a fully trained stop smoking coach by your side // Birmingham City Council and Solihull MBC supported // quit

Solihull Council Mental Health Support Services

Listing of mental health support services in Solihull by the local council

Arts In The Yard

Community organisation brought about by Yardley Arts Forum // community events // wellbeing sessions // yoga // walking // exercise // Birmingham

Refugee Support - British Red Cross

If you are a refugee or asylum seeker in the UK, or if you know someone who is, our teams may be able to support you // refugees // people seeking asylum // Migrant // National

Respect: Mens Advice Line

A confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic abuse // Legal Information // information hub // National

Bring It On Brum

Family activities in Birmingham during the school holidays

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Finder

Peer support service for problem drinkers - Find AA meetings in your area // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham City Mission

Helping the needy - Christian based

Hub of Hope National Mental Health Directory

National online Mental Health Directory

Box Fresh Living Limited

A low level supported accommodation provider within Birmingham with properties available in Erdington, Handsworth and Quinton

Doctors In Distress

Promoting and protecting the mental health of health professionals and preventing suicide // National

Kays Counselling

A helping hand when you need it most

Government - Coronavirus / Covid 19

Government Coronavirus advice // National

Central England Law Centre

We provide free specialist legal advice to those most in need // Birmingham // Solihull // Employment // Health // Social Care // Immigration // Asylum // Welfare Benefits // Housing // Family

Yenaa Housing

Provide supported accommodation to individuals receiving benefits or are at risk of homelessness.

The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS)

Improving health and wellbeing through physical and social activity // Inequalities // Education // Communities // Birmingham

Quench Arts

Deliver music and wellbeing programmes for adults and young people with a focus on mental health // Birmingham

deafPLUS

Charity that works to improve the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK by offering deaf friendly advice where needed / National

Money Helper: National

Advice and support options on finances // financial difficulties // cost of living crisis // pensions // retirement // National

Our Roots CIC

Counselling and Psychological wellbeing service // Birmingham and Solihull

Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra

The Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra musicians from across ...

Enter Key Training

Education to enhance their employability

ICAP

Supporting the Irish Community // counselling and psychotherapy // Helpline // Birmingham and Solihull

At A Loss - Bereavement support directory

National Directory of Bereavement Support Services

Deaf Mental Health Services / BSMHFT

Mental health service to deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind people aged 18 years and above // Birmingham and Solihull MH Foundation Trust

Salus Fatigue Foundation

Charity offering support & education for people with fatigue related conditions.

The Learning and Development Service - TLDS

Adult Social Care Learning and Development

Creative Support

Offers mental health support and supported living accommodation

St Michaels Anglican Methodist Church

We are part of Hall Green Anglican Group of Churches and Churches Together in Hall Green. Birmingham

People Progress

Supporting people - Behaviour management, health and wellbeing, personal development and relationships

Erdington Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

Methodist Homes (MHA) // Birmingham

Services, support and activities for people 55+ enabling them to live independent positive lives

Sankofa Healing Creative Arts CIC

Cultural creative arts opportunities for people with African, Caribbean heritage // Birmingham

GAIN Birmingham - Guidance Advice Information Network

Service dedicated to adults aged 25+ with no dependant children living in the Birmingham Local Authority Area, providing access to personalised support to improve overall health and wellbeing

Enable Housing

Housing provision

Community Wardens Support: University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham Community Support

Solihull My Life / Directory

Solihull service directory health and wellbeing // housing // sports clubs // tutors

New Heights NEST Project

Specialist Domestic Abuse Counselling Services // Kingstanding // Birmingham

Lighthouse Club - Construction Industry Helpline

Provides a helpline for those in the construction industry // National

Non Emergency NHS Number

Provides advice on a medical concern // National

Bright Sky - Android

App - Support and information for anyone in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone. Abuse / domestic violence

YMCA Birmingham

Support young people in our communities // Birmingham and Solihull

Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull Talking Therapies

Talking Therapies - Free NHS service dedicated to helping people with anxiety, stress, depression // Solihull

Family Support Centre Shirley

Listening and support service for mental health // Bereavement // Loss // Relationships // Counselling // Stress // Anxiety

Midland Mencap

Provides housing, care and support services and community based activities and opportunities to adults, children, young people and family carers across Birmingham

Fox Hollies Leisure Centre

Leisure Centre Acocks Green Birmingham

Asana Lodge

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation service. CQC registered.

Families Need Fathers

Supporting positive outcomes for families and Fathers

South Asian Therapists - West Midlands

South Asian mental health professional therapist directory // Counselling // Birmingham // Solihull

Rehab Recovery

Addiction advice and support // Birmingham and Solihull

The Childrens Society

Support for young people // National

No Panic

Specialises in self-help recovery for those with anxiety // National

Birmingham City Council - Your Housing Options

Advice provided by Birmingham City Council // Private Rented Accommodation // House Shares // Lodging // Council Homes // Social Housing // Birmingham

Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)

Free/confidential service run by young Muslims // National

Rapha Listening Service - Bethel Health and Healing Network

Birmingham based listening service supporting people who need to talk to someone // Birmingham

The CCC Football Club

The CCC Football Club provide a safe environment for players of all abilities, to learn, develop and enjoy playing football as a community sport // Solihull

Talk to Frank

A to Z list of substances explains appearance and use, effect // National

Services for Education

Education support across the life-stages

Read Easy

National organisation which provides a volunteer-led reading coaching programme for adults // Birmingham // Solihull // Literacy // Local Groups

Reengage // National

Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people when their social circles are diminishing // isolation // loneliness // lonely

Hall Green Communities

Local support for Hall Green Communities managed by Accord Group

Unlock Psychology Ltd

A private clinical psychology-led service that provides autism and ADHD assessments, therapy and training // Birmingham // Solihull // LGBTQ+ // Gender // Mens Groups

Young Epilepsy

Charity providing information, advice, and practical help for young people with epilepsy, carers and professionals // National

Start For Life: NHS

NHS advise and support for Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting // National

NHS : Advice for single parents

NHS website providing advice and support links for lone parents // single parents

Chris Keogh Housing

Supported Living for people in recovery

Headway Birmingham and Solihull

Support for people affected by brain injury // Birmingham

With You

UK based drug, alcohol and mental health charity

Birmingham City Council: Cost of living support/advice

Cost of living support/advice - Birmingham

Gingerbread

National organisation providing help and support for single parents. Lone parents. Helpline.

MS Society Solihull and District

Contact and support opportunities for those with Multiple Sclerosis in Solihull and district

Inside-Out Physical Health Therapies

Rejuvenating and revitalizing treatments including Physiotherapy // Acupuncture // Shockwave Therapy // Oxygen Therapy // Infrared Sauna // Cryotherapy // Fat Slimming // Body Sculpting // Pure Alkaline Water // Birmingham // Solihull

Hiba Foundation

Registered charity focused on helping women suffering from domestic abuse, homelessness and hardship who are socially and economically disadvantaged // Birmingham // Solihull

Youth Centres - Birmingham

Directory of Youth Centres in Birmingham

Solihull Libraries

Library Services in Solihull

Birmingham Asian Resource Centre

Immigration, refugee and asylum seeker support // Birmingham

Learning Disability England

Advice, information, support provided by Learning Disability England // National

Prostate Cancer UK

Aim - To stop men dying from prostate cancer

Independent Child Trafficking Guardianship Service - Barnados

Providing advice and guidance to frontline professionals and foster carers to effectively safeguard and support children who have been trafficked // National

Open Door Youth Counselling

Young persons counselling

SIAS - Solihull Integrated Addiction services

Support with drugs, alcohol and gambling addiction

12th Health

Osteopathic Treatment for MSK conditions such as low back pain, knee pain etc.

Lozells Methodist Church

A church in the community for the community

Shine Youth

Providing mental health and bereavement support to young people and families across Solihull.

Mental Health Self Help Guides BSMHFT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust self help guide website page

St Giles Hospice Phoenix Bereavement Service

St Giles Hospice's under 18 service for young people facing loss or living with bereavement / death /loss /grief

Rose Cottage Care Farm

Rose Cottage Care Farm is a care facility for adults with additional needs in Hockley Heath. Activities include horticulture and animal therapy, baking, cooking, and arts and craft // Birmingham

Suicide and Co // Sidekick App

Navigating suicide related grief can be a lonely and isolating journey, this app can keep you company – Only available on IOS / Apple // National

New Heights Warren Farm Community project

Supporting all individuals within the Warren Farm, Kingstanding area

Beeches Pool and Fitness Centre

Great Barr Leisure Centre Birmingham

Home Group

Housing and supported living // Birmingham and Solihull // National

Journey LGBT + Asylum Group

Support group for LGBT+ asylum seekers and refugees in Birmingham and the West Midlands // Solihull // Information // signposting // support // asylum

Parkinsons Society // National

Information and support on Parkinsons disease

Cameron Grant Memorial Trust

Supporting mental health in young people // Signposting // Awareness raising // Birmingham and Solihull

MindAbility Hypnotherapy

Solution focused hypnotherapy services working with adults and children with a wider range of conditions.

First Bournville Scout Group

We are the Scout Group at the heart of Bournville, Birmingham..

Life Charity

Support, advice and accommodation for pregnant women and young mothers // National

Fircroft College

Fircroft College Birmingham adult education opportunities

Solihull Borough Council: Cost of living support

Useful council site for supporting Solihull residents with the cost of living // Solihull

UPRAWR

Provides free counselling 18 to 35 year olds // Group Therapy // Individual support // Birmingham // Solihull

HIV Testing Umbrella

STI home test kick including an HIV test

Thrive into work: West Midlands Neurodiversity Service

Offers employment support to people with neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism or ADHD. Birmingham // Solihull

Herbert Protocol West Midlands Police

Protecting people who suffer from dementia or Alzheimers and are vulnerable / at risk of going missing - Safeguarding // Birmingham // Solihull

Cruse Bereavement Support / National Coronavirus advice

Coronavirus, bereavement and grief advice // National

Construction Industry Helpline App (Apple)

App - Construction Industry support

Options For Care

Men's mental health, housing, support and recovery services // Birmingham

Childline

24/7 helpline for young people who need to talk // National

Newman University

Newman University

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust - Your Wild Life

Outdoor activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing

Entraide (Mutual Aid)

Supports refugees and migrants with advice on accessing services, befriending and children clubs // Solihull

Birmingham Womens Hospital

Birmingham Womens Hospital

Grounded Cafe : Hall Green : Birmingham

Wellbeing cafe and hub, comfortable, accessible, inclusive space to go for coffee, therapeutic workshops, wellbeing activities and social events.

Right At Home Solihull

Provides homecare, companionship and support to allow loved ones to live independently in their own home // Solihull

The Arden Wellness Hub

A purpose built studio for all activities related to your physical & mental wellbeing // Solihull

Spring to Life

Therapeutic Service Provider // Birmingham

Martineau Gardens

Mission is to inspire people about the natural environment. Provides volunteering opportunities in the garden and are a venue for educational activities // horticulture // gardening // prescribing // green // Birmingham

Helping Hands - Solihull

Care and Nursing at home - Solihull

Birmingham City Council Directory

Browse by category BCC list of services

Parks in Solihull Directory

A to Z of parks in Solihull / open spaces / outdoors / playgrounds

FareShare Midlands SkillShare I-Can

Employability programs provide training, hands-on experience, and access to job opportunities in warehousing and logistics

Jubilee Church Solihull

Jubilee Church is about building a community of people who know who they are, who know what they’ve got and who know what they are called to do // Christian

Institute of Ageing and Health - West Midlands

Promote the better health and well-being of older people // Birmingham // Solihull

Yardley Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

Rights Of Women : National

Provides free confidential legal advice/information to women on the law in England and Wales with a specific focus on Violence Against Women and Girls

Birmingham Settlement

Tackling inequality, connecting and empowering people through action, activities, and shared learning to build and sustain wellbeing for all.

Gilgal Bham

Support and refuge for women and their children leaving an abusive environment // Birmingham

Northfield Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

Family Action Solihull Send

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and advice - children and young people // Solihull

Thrive Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Programmes

Offers therapeutic gardening programmes to people with a defined health, social or educational need // Gardening // Green // open // Birmingham

Migrant Advice Portal

Online hub to access support and to better connect asylum, refugee and migrant services across Birmingham and the West Midlands / Solihull

Age Uk Birmingham

Services for older people // Wellbeing Support // Dementia Care // Physical Activity // Information // Advice // Befriending // Falls Prevention

Cuppa Squad

Charity that aims to make living with long-term health conditions, such as diabetes, easier to understand, more manageable, and much less daunting // Birmingham

Disability Resource Centre

Helping people to be job ready and assisting them into training and employment // Birmingham and Solihull

Gaysians

South Asian LGBT+ people alliance/directory

NHS - Ask for a test - Coronavirus

NHS Advice and support on Coronavirus // Covid 19 // National

Birmingham City Council - Preparation For Adulthood

Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) supports 14-30 year olds with their journey into adulthood.

Stop Smoking Support - Birmingham Directory

Directory of Stop Smoking Services in Birmingham

Mental Health Foundation A to Z Listing

A to Z listing of mental health conditions // National

Envolve Wellness Ltd

Exercise provider for people with long term health conditions and additional needs.

Cocaine Anonymous

Peer support group to help recovery from addiction

Birmingham Settlement - Ageing Well

Programme of activities and services for adults over 50 // Fitness // Friends // Art // Tai Chi // Pilates // Walking

Practitioner Health Programme

A free, confidential NHS service for doctors and dentists with mental illness and addiction problems, working or looking to return to clinical practice.

Cranstoun - Birmingham Housing Solutions

Available to victim-survivors of domestic abuse, with or without children, needing to access support, advice and accommodation with the aim of preventing or relieving homelessness // Birmingham

National Deaf Childrens Society

Education support for deaf children / National

Focus Birmingham

Providing a range support services for people with visual impairment and sight loss // Support Line // Birmingham

Meriden House

Housing-related support service in Birmingham for people with enduring mental health issues or learning disabilities // Birmingham

Bethel Health and Healing Network: Rapha Listening Service

Rapha Listening Service - Supporting people through face-to-face listening across Birmingham.

URBRUM

Social media platform for communities // Birmingham

Citizens Advice Birmingham (CAB)

Aim to provide the advice people need - debt, benefits, support, housing, health, immigration, legal // Birmingham

In Our Place

Brought to you by the Solihull Approach // Emotional health education and support for parents / Carers // online // courses // parenting // wellbeing

OCD Action

Helpline for those affected by OCD // National

Super Sen CIC

Information, support and advocacy for neurodivergent individuals, their families and those that support and work with them // ADHD // Autism // Autistic // Dyspraxia // Solihull // Birmingham

Body Mind Spirit Partnership

Community Activities for older people

Christies Care Solihull

Providing living care at own home // Solihull

Al Anon Family Groups

Supporting people affected by someone else//s drinking - National

Roshni - Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse Helpline support - BAME women // Birmingham

Hodge Hill Neighbourhood Network Scheme (NNS)

Supports adult citizens in the community to live healthy, independent lives. The Neighbourhood Network Scheme helps connect people to individuals, groups, organisations, activities, services and places in their neighbourhoods // Birmingham

GamCare

National Gambling Harm prevention support service // Helpline // Forums // Recovery // Advice // Charity

Women Acting In Todays Society (WAITS)

Women only mental health and abuse prevention support service // refuge // domestic violence // counselling // Birmingham

All Age Autism Service Directory

Service directory of Autism support options in Birmingham and Solihull

Aquarius: Adult Gambling Support

Support for people 16 years plus struggling with or affected by gambling problems

Forward For Life

Suicide Prevention Training support, well-being support, Co-Developer of The Waiting Room // Birmingham and Solihull

Adfam

Supports people affected by someone else’s drinking, drug use or gambling // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Paladin Service // National

Assists high risk victims of stalking throughout England and Wales // advocacy // Harassment// National

MECC Trust

Advice, debt, housing, employment support - Balsall Heath // Birmingham

Mens Prosperity Club

This Birmingham Mental Health Support Group offers a free mental health support space dedicated to men seeking peer support, personal growth and community connection // Birmingham

Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership

Listening, Learning and Improving Outcomes for Children and Young People // Solihull

FLOWS // Finding Legal Options For Women Survivors

FLOWS, which stands for Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors, is a legal support service, designed to help protect women against domestic abuse // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Construction Industry Helpline (Android)

Support App - Construction Industry

A Way Forward Foundation

Housing Services and support // Birmingham

Think Active : Solihull

Charity actively delivering all inclusive sport and physical activity opportunities to transform lives and to keep people living well // Solihull

Code Your Future

Tech based vocational training to refugees and other disadvantaged people - Aged 18+ // Birmingham // Solihull

Clifton Housing Project // Birmingham

Supportive housing is aimed at people suffering from complex mental health and drug addictions which makes it difficult for them to handle in an unstable setting such as homelessness.

AdviceUK

Advice services database - independent social welfare law advice

Street Link

If concerned about someone sleeping rough - alerts sent to local outreach team

Jewish Helpline

Help-line providing support to the Jewish communities // National

Change Birmingham Brief Therapy

Offers short term counselling to individuals, who choose support, in a solution focused way. We support individuals who need help with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, relationships, suicidal thoughts, and abuse // 14+

Birmingham Ethnic Education and Advisory Service (BEEAS)

Education, training and employment services/pre-entry English classes / Birmingham

The Muath Trust

Promoting community cohesion and supporting Birmingham’s diverse communities through capacity-building programmes // Healthy Lifestyle // Education // Faith // Nursery // Counselling // Birmingham

Oasis Mental Health Support (formerly Solihull Mind)

Provides advice, information and support to people with mental health problems // Solihull

Birmingham Settlement - Money Advice

Welfare advice - Finance management Support Service // debt // benefits // Money // Cost of Living // Birmingham

Birmingham Swifts

A free LGBT running group open to all // Birmingham and Solihull

Get Families Talking

Bringing families and communities together through powerful parental and community engagement services

Independent Advocacy

Empowering people to live fulfilling lives through advocacy, appointee service, community hub // Solihull // Birmingham

Aquarius Young Peoples Service

For young people affected by substance misuse in Birmingham

Bright Sky Apple

App - Support and information for anyone in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone. Abuse / domestic violence

Beacon Evangelical Church

Christian inner city church

Macmillan Cancer Support

Support for people living with cancer // Counselling // Listening Ear // Signposting // Information // Wellbeing // National

The Meriden Family Programme

NHS organisation supporting families // Birmingham

QUEST- Pastoral Support for LGBT Catholics

Pastoral support for LGBT Catholic members // National

Saheli Hub

FREE indoor and outdoor activities (women only)

Winstons Wish

Charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief // National // Bereavement // Loss

Gateway Family Services

Social Prescribing Services

Mens Health Forum

Helping men and boys live healthy, longer and fulfilling lives

West Midlands Police - Local Police Stations

Find your nearest police station or contact point // Birmingham // Solihull

Approachable Parenting

Provides parent education courses, coaching and peer mentoring mainly to Muslim families

Brushstrokes Community Project

Supporting and empowering asylum seekers, refugees and migrants across Sandwell and West Birmingham

MS Society

National Society providing specialist advice and support around Multiple Sclerosis // Helpline // Care //Support

Baby Buddy app (Apple and Android)

Interactive pregnancy and parenting guide // National

Places Of Welcome

A network of safe places where people can connect, belong and contribute // Birmingham // Solihull // National

Step Change Debt Charity

National debt advice and support charity - Help with Cost Of Living Crisis

NSPCC

National charity working to prevent abuse to children // National // Birmingham // Solihull // Helpline

Sustain (UK) Limited

Supported accommodation to vulnerable adults who are homeless/have mental health issues

Positive Peers Birmingham

Voluntary Peer Mentors supporting people living with HIV that receive care and treatment as outpatients at UHB in Birmingham // Aids // Volunteers

Birmingham Safeguarding Adults

Protecting vulnerable adults from abuse

Turn2Us // National

Financial advice // benefits // Grants // Cost of Living // Local Advice // Information

Victim Support

People affected by crime or traumatic events

Brum Energy

Free home energy advice to Birmingham residents hosted through BVSC

Family lives - Bullying UK

Provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families // National

Rape Crisis England and Wales

Charity working to end child sexual abuse, rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment and all other forms of sexual violence // National

MotherShip

Community Arts organisation providing creative sessions for newly arrived mothers and their children // Birmingham

Birmingham Forward Steps

Delivering early years health and wellbeing for children aged 0-5

Counselling Directory

National directory of Counsellors and advice on support options

MANvFAT

Support for men losing weight and exercise

Edwards Trust

A family bereavement charity offering support including counselling, wellbeing and play therapy / grief / loss

Power Of Change Therapy CIC

Provide counselling and psychotherapy with trained and experienced professionals in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment

Police Uk Careers and Volunteering

Careers and Volunteering in policing

Solihull Council Local Offer // Mental Health

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services for children and young people in Solihull // Counselling

Aspire Mentoring CIC

Mentoring, Family Support, Peer Support

Epilepsy Action

A charity providing information, advice and support for people with epilepsy // helpline // online resources // National

National Association of People Abused in Childhood

Support for adults abused in childhood // Helpline // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham Childrens Trust

Making a positive difference for children, young people and families in Birmingham // Adoption // Fostering // Carers

Birmingham Childrens Partnership Birmingham City Council

Support for families during COVID 19 / Coronavirus

Ways for Wellbeing UK CIC

Support for low level mental health // stress // anxiety // depression //social isolation // weight // pain management // health tips // Birmingham // Solihull

Electrical Industries Charity

Offers support services to those who serve and have served within the electrical and energy industries // Helpline // National

Community Mental Health Teams - BSMHFT

Provides assessment, specialist support, treatment and care planning for service users (aged 25+ in Birmingham and 16+ in Solihull) with functional mental health problems such as depression and psychotic mental illness.

Thrivin' Together CIC

An online only woman-led, lived experience organisation offering choice, voice and change for women impacted by gambling // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Witton Lodge Community Association

Local community housing and support based in Perry Common.

Common Unity

Social enterprise providing suicide prevention training, mental health and well being community support programmes, The Waiting Room Co-Developer // Birmingham and Solihull

Carers Trust Solihull

Caring for carers of all ages // Solihull

Forward Thinking Birmingham: Pause

A drop in centre that offers support in mental health and well-being // 0 to 25 years Birmingham and Solihull

Law Leisure and Learning

Creating jobs and providing education and training

The ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Charity

National neurodiversity charity offering support to those who live with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, DCD, Dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s Syndrome // National

Birmingham Settlement - Training and Learning

Range of training programmes for local people and front-line workers // Health // Wellbeing // Disability // Mental Health // Alcohol // Drugs // Debt // Benefits

A Church Near You

Church of England postcode search directory for local churches

Birmingham and Solihull ICB

NHS Local Population Health Decision Makers // Solihull //Birmingham

NHS Coronavirus Advice (National)

Get NHS advice about COVID-19, including symptoms, testing, vaccination and staying at home // National

Galop

National LGBT+ domestic violence helpline

First Steps ED

For children and their families, young people, and adults affected by eating difficulties and disorders // Counselling // Support for Carers // National

Caremark - Home Care In Solihull

Home care services enables you to remain in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. Regular health and social care visits and services to suit your personal needs // Independent Living // Domiciliary // Home // Solihull

Ocean Recovery

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation service - substance / addiction

The Good Men Project

Information website on men and wellbeing

Creative Wellbeing 4 U

Counselling and Psychotherapy service. Anxiety // Stress // Anger Management // Eating disorders // gender identity // Birmingham // Solihull

SilverCloud Toolkit (Apple)

Tools and apps for mental health and behavioural support

Crossroads Housing and Support CIC

Supported accommodation for adults facing homelessness // Birmingham

Independent Travel Training

Free, individual travel training for young people aged 15 to 29 who are not in employment/training // Solihull

West Midlands Fire Service / Emergency

Fire Department EMERGENCY

The Trans Tearoom

The Trans Tearoom Birmingham is a trans-led community space for gender diverse, non-binary and trans people across the West Midlands. Birmingham // Solihull

Anxiety UK

Offer an extensive range of support services designed to help control anxiety rather than letting it control you. Stress // therapy // National // Helpline

Womens Craft Collective / Birmingham

A collective of migrant and refugee women working with Craftspace (a craft development organisation), to develop craft skills, confidence and well-being

Cruse Bereavement Support Birmingham

Offers support for those bereaved by suicide, including an in-person support group. // Birmingham // Solihull // loss // grief

Barnardos

National charity supporting young people, carers and parents // abuse // fostering // adoption // safeguarding

Phoenix Training Services

Training and Education for work or preparing for work.

Psychology Today - Solihull Counselling

Counselling support directory for Solihull residents

Elayos

Doula services for perinatal women // Birmingham and Solihull

Roundhouse Birmingham

Roundhouse Birmingham offer a range of experiences on Birminghams canals and footpaths // exercise // social // events // Birmingham

Shaw Trust

Supporting access into employment opportunities for all // IPS

National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)

Provides advocacy for children in care and young people in need

Dementia UK

Support and information for families facing dementia // National

Release Potential

Offering a wide range of solutions to help maximise performance. Our courses deliver more than just curriculum, inspiring learners to reach their full potential. // Birmingham // Solihull

RoomMatch

Supported accommodation search engine

Samaritans Birmingham

24/7 helpline that provides confidential emotional support

Route 2 WellBeing Directory

Directory of local voluntary and community health and care services // Birmingham

Breathe Education

Mental Health support resources for teachers, early years staff and young people

Birmingham Irish Association

Welfare and cultural services to the Irish community

Bosnia and Herzegovina UK Network // National

BH UK Network provides practical and psychological support to Bosnians and other communities who have experienced war and genocide // Refugee // Asylum

Nechells Wellbeing Centre

Leisure Centre // Nechells // Birmingham

Stamma: The Birmingham Stammering Support Group

Community group aiming to make Birmingham and surrounding areas a better place for people who stammer.

Home Instead Senior Care

Independent UK home provider

The Czech and Slovak Club UK CIC

Promoting the welfare, arts, and culture of the Czech, Slovak and other Central & Eastern European communities living in the UK. Education // Children // Adults // Nursery // Learning // Birmingham

Christians Against Poverty

Debt support

Misfits Music

Provides community music projects for all ages in Birmingham with the aim of bringing people together to improve wellbeing.

People For People

Supporting the wellbeing of communities and newly arrived communities across Birmingham // Solihull and wider // migrant // asylum seeker // welfare

Rehab 4 Addiction

Rehab 4 Addiction offers helps and support for people seeking drug and alcohol rehabilitation

The Mix

Young people support sex and relationships // National

St Germains Church

St Germains Church is part of the Church of England based on City Road in Birmingham

Hope Projects

Provides support and advice for homeless asylum seekers, housing support // Birmingham

Health for under 5s Solihull

Solihull Health Visitor Website for healthy, happy early years // Pregnancy // Baby // Toddler // Pre-School // Parents // Carers

BSMHFT Mental Health Service Directory

Directory of Mental Health Services supplied by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust

Medaille Trust: Moving on Project

Supporting female survivors of Modern Slavery, Exploitation and Trafficking in the community.

Bethel Health and Healing Network - Rapha Listening Service

Rapha Listening Service - Supporting people through face-to-face listening across Birmingham.

Hope in Action

Hope in Action offers drug and alcohol support to adults with children through mentoring, coaching and a therapeutic approach. We work across Birmingham.

Scholars School System

Creating learning environments where every student can achieve their full potential // Birmingham // Solihull // National

Solihull Local Offer (SEND) - Solihull MBC

Services and support for children and young people with disabilities or special educational needs // SEND //

Birmingham and Solihull GP Directory

Directory of GP Services in Birmingham and Solihull

Rethink Mental Illness

Advice and information service for people struggling with their mental health and carers // Helpline // National

GINA

Private, specialist, trauma-informed support for individuals subjected to sexual violence and abuse // women 18 and over // Birmingham // Solihull

Birmingham City Council - Independent Living

Independent living advice // Help In Your Own Home // Equipment Loan // Occupational Therapy // Disabilities // Birmingham

Rapha Listening Service : Bethel Health and Healing Network

Birmingham based listening service supporting people who need to talk to someone // Birmingham

MyBnk - The Money House

Helps young people in, or about to move into, independent housing manage their money and maintain their tenancy. Finance / Education // National // Birmingham // Solihull

Stirchley Baths

Community Centre, education, activities...

University Hospitals Birmingham Charity

The official charity of University Hospitals Birmingham

Refugee and Migrant Centre

Providing support and advice to asylum seekers, refugees and migrants // National

Birmingham City Council: Preparation For Adulthood

Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) supports 14-30 year olds with their journey into adulthood.

St Giles Hospice

Bereavement support for adults via Bereavement Help Points, delivered online and in the community / death / loss / grief

PACT - Prison Advice

We provide practical and emotional support to families and children of prisoners

Ripple Suicide Prevention

Browser extension that discretely intercepts harmful searches, maintains user privacy and signposts to free, 24/7 mental health support // National

Healthwatch Solihull

Giving you a voice on local health and social care in Solihull

Birmingham Bulls RFC

Gay and Inclusive rugby team for Birmingham

Birmingham City Council Preparation For Adulthood

Preparation for Adulthood (PFA) supports 14-30 year olds with their journey into adulthood.

Birmingham City Council Household Support Fund

The Household Support Fund is a fixed amount of money available to the local authority to support households in most need // Cost of Living Crisis // Birmingham

Family Lives

Provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families // National

Ukrainian Migrant Support Hub

A gateway for Ukrainian migrants and those who support them to access information, events and services - part of Migrant Advice Portal for Birmingham / Solihull

Kooth

Free, anonymous online counselling for 11-25 year olds - Birmingham and Solihull

Fircone Birmingham

Birmingham later life education

Horizon - Sexual Assault Referral Centre

Free, confidential healthcare and support to adults (18 years and older) and young people aged 16 and 17 (if clinically appropriate) who have experienced sexual assault // Birmingham // Solihull

Refugee Council

Refugee / Asylum Seeker Support - National

Pitch 2 Progress

Using sports to engage young people/adults from inner city Birmingham through training, workshops, centre based youth club activities and mentoring.

SANE

Provides emotional support and guidance // National

Ascending Minds Psychology

Psychology Service in Birmingham.

Independent Age

Charity support for independent ageing // National

Birmingham SEND Local Offer

Help, advice and information about services available for a child or young person (birth to 25 years) with a Special Educational Need or Disability // Birmingham

Nechells POD

Information, guidance and activities for adult and family learning and parent support // Birmingham

Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre

Kings Heath Leisure Centre // Birmingham

Papyrus HOPELINE UK

Provides confidential suicide prevention advice for young people // National

Parental Education Growth Support (PEGS)

Supporting Parents and Professionals with child to parent abuse // Peer support // one to one support // National

iSE

Providing start-up and development opportunities for social enterprises, community organisations and not-for-profits // Birmingham and Solihull

Bethel Health and Healing Network: Doula Service

Support to vulnerable and isolated pregnant Birmingham women during pregnancy, at childbirth and after their babies birth.

Stoptober App (Apple)

App for supporting you to quit smoking - Apple

Family Hubs : Birmingham

Brings together a range of organisations and professionals to offer early help services, advice, guidance, and support // Birmingham

Backup Buddy

Accessible mental health and wellbeing support app for the police and ambulance services // National

Solar

Provides Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Services to Children, Young People and Families in Solihull // 0 - 18 years

Fruit and Nut Village

Birmingham based charity, growing orchards and perennial food spaces, and working with local communities to develop a range of edible landscapes // Birmingham // gardening // social prescribing

Living Well Consortium UK

Counselling, Drama therapy, Talking, CBT, Anxiety, Depression Support // Birmingham and Solihull // 16+

Phoenix Bereavement Service

St Giles Hospice's under 18 service for young people facing loss or living with bereavement / death /loss /grief

Freedom From Torture

Provides therapy and support for victims of torture // Birmingham

Fairway Homecare Ltd

Supporting independent living in own home - Home support / Independence

Out With Prostate Cancer

Group offers mutual support, shared experience and practical information to those who face the many challenges that come with a diagnosis of prostate cancer // gay // bisexual // non-binary // National

Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Community Healthcare NHS services // Birmingham

Grief Support - Sue Ryder

If you are grieving after a bereavement, supporting someone else or helping a child or young person coping with grief, you are not alone // National

Gamban

Provides support to quit online gambling // Apps // Blocking // National

Stoptober App (Android)

App that supports users to quit smoking - Android

Drugwise

Advice and expertise on drugs

Older Adults Services // BSMHFT

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust services for Older Adults // Birmingham // Solihull

British Red Cross Directory Support Services

British red Cross - Listing of National Support Organisation - Finances // Food Banks // Bills // Debt // Abuse// Rape // Bereavement // Children // Young People //

Birmingham Mind - Helpline

For those seeking advice and information for people experiencing mental health difficulties and not a mental health crisis. If in crisis call 111

Solihull Acupuncture and Wellbeing

Acupuncture, Cupping and Counselling Service / Mental health / Wellbeing

The Silver Line

Free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, all year round // National

Age UK Solihull

Services for Older People // Signposting // Information // Advice // Physical Activity // Wellbeing Support // Befriending

Foster For Solihull

Part of Children’s Services at Solihull Council, supporting children and young people in foster care across the local area

Sexwise

Sexual health advice - Public Health

Birmingham City Council - Family support

Support for Families

Missing People

Support missing people and their families to explore their options

Shelter

Housing Advice, Support Service, Drop in service

Psychology Today Counselling Support

Online directory of Counselling services - Birmingham

Marie Curie West Midlands

End of Life Support // Bereavement // Support Line // Hospice Care // Home Care // Companion Services // Online chat // Solihull // Birmingham

The Pump

Education, skills training, careers information, health advice // Birmingham

Birmingham City Council Sports and leisure

Activity listings through Birmingham City Council

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