These are the services that are available across Rhondda Cynon Taf at the moment. We try and keep these as up to date as possible, but all details were correct at the time of publication
Shelter Cymru Free national helpline for advice on any housing-related problem. 0845 075 5005 (24hr housing helpline) Support Services &Helplines
Dyn Project The Dyn Project provides accessible support to all men who experience domestic abuse in Wales regardless of age, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. 0808 801 0321
Pontypridd Safety Unit Proactive support of victims of Domestic Abuse non gender specific 01443 494190
Oasis Centre
Drop in and outreach service for people who expereince domestic abuse.
The Oasis Centre
Ty Ashgrove
Upper Church Street
Pontypridd
CF37 2UF
Tel 01443 494192
The Wales Domestic Abuse Line The Wales Domestic Abuse Helpline is the national free support and information service for people in Wales who are experiencing or who have experienced abuse at the hands of someone close to them. 0808 8010 800
Victim Support; Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. National Line0845 3030900 VictimSupport RCT01443 485202
Men’s Advice Line The Men’s Advice Line helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner. 0808 801 0327
Samaritans Samaritans provides support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair including those which could lead to suicide. 08457 90 90 90 (24 hour) MIND Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. Working to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. (Closest Branches) Merthyr and the Valleys MIND – 01685 359183 Rhymni Valley Mind – 01443 816945
Broken Rainbow Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence 0300 999 5428 Drug & Alcohol
Drugaid Cymru Provides help and support for people suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. Methyr Tydfil / Rhondda Cynon Taf 08700 600310
DAN 24/7 (All Wales Drugs and Alcohol Helpline) A bilingualtelephone helpline providing a single point of contact for anyone in Wales wanting further information and help relating to drugs and alcohol. The helpline will assist individuals, their families, carers, and support workers within the drug and alcohol field to access appropriate local and regional services. 0800 6 33 55 88 Alcoholics Anonymous 24 hour support for people with alcohol problems 0845 769 7555
National Drugs Helpline (Frank) 24 hour helpline for drug users, solvent users, their friends, families and carers. 0800 776600
Finance
Job Centre Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. Job information 0845 606023 Benefits 0800 0556688
Citizen’s Advice Bureau The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free information and advice. 08444 77 20 20 National Debt Line Helpline offering information and advice on debt. They also provide self help information packs and a range of fact sheets. 0808 8084000
Speak easy (free debt advice) The Speakeasy offers free legal advice in the areas of debt and welfare benefits by solicitors and caseworkers. This service is available to anyone living in the local community and beyond. (029) 2045 3111 Speakeasy Advice Centre – Porth Christian Centre, Pontypridd Road, Porth, CF39 9PF
Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Debt Advice Page Covers the following topics; Frequently asked questions about debt Help with debt Debt relief orders Mortgage arrears What happens when your mortgage lender takes you to court Your mortgage lender takes you to court – how to prepare for the court hearing Eviction for mortgage arrears Credit Financial healthcheck Debt test Credit and debt fact sheets
Police & Legal Services
Pontypridd Police domestic Abuse Unit Specialist police personnel on each division who are aware of the difficulties that you may be facing. They are available for you to speak to about how to stop domestic abuse, either for yourself or another. 01443 743742
South Wales Police Minorities Support Unit The South Wales Police Minorities Support Unit works closely with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities, providing support and advice. 0800 587 8973
Community Legal Service Direct(free legal help and advice) Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential service paid for by legal aid to help with legal problems. 0845 345 4 345
Parent Line Plus UK wide help line for anyone caring for children and young people 0808 800 2222 NSPCC Giving children the help, support and environment they need to stay safe from cruelty. National helpline 0808 800 5000 NSPCC Wales Cymru 02920 267000
Childline ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us to talk about any problem. 0800 1111 (freephone helpline)
Reunite A charity which specialises in international parental child abduction. Providing advice, information and support to parents, family members and guardians who have had a child abducted or who fear child abduction. 01162 556 234 (Advice line)
Health & counselling
NHS Direct NHS Direct delivers telephone and internet information and advice about health, illness and health services day and night direct to the public, enabling patients to make decisions about their healthcare and that of their families. 0845 4647
Relate Relate offers a wide range of services for couples, families and individuals. Provding support throughout all stages of people’s relationships. Rhondda – 07855 284030
