Useful links

Stay safe online
Always be careful when looking for advice online. Make sure you trust the organisation giving the information. Don't make decisions about important things such as money just because you have read something online. If you are unsure about any advice you read on any of these sites, you should talk to your keyworker.

Where possible we will give you advice about other organisations and agencies that may be able to help you. Some useful websites are included below.

Advice and support

Citizens Advice Bureau

Get free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on issues such as debt, benefits, employment, housing, discrimination and more.

Drinkaware.co.uk

Information and advice about alcohol.

FRANK

Information and advice about drugs for young people.

Lifetracks

Advice on education, training and employment for young people.

Mind

A national charity that gives information and advice about mental health issues.

Samaritans

Samaritans provide confidential emotional support 24 hours a day. You can call them on 08457 90 90 90.

Shelter

Shelter is a national housing and homelessness charity. Their website includes lots of good advice about getting help with housing issues.

SAdAS

Southern Addictions Advisory Service - a Guildford-based charity that helps with drug and alcohol problems.

TheSite.org

Advice for young people – from education and money matters to drink and drugs, sex and relationships and health.

Money matters

Benefits and Work

Advice on understanding the benefits system and dealing with the Department for Work and Pensions.

Consumer Credit Counselling Service

Consumer Credit Counselling Service offers professional, unbiased and free debt advice. Visit CCCS Debt Remedy for instant help and advice.

Money Saving Expert

Advice on how to save money and find the best deals on everything from banks and utilities to shopping and travel.

Surrey Reuse Network

Good quality second hand furniture at affordable prices.

Turn 2us

Advice on accessing grants and benefits.

Social and community

Do-it

Volunteering made easy. Search volunteering opportunities and apply online.

Meetup

Meet people in your area with similar interests.

Local councils

The website for your local council will have information about local services, including waste and recycling, housing and housing benefit, schools and colleges, training and volunteering.

Government websites

Directgov

This is the main UK government website, with information on everything from benefits and job seeking to health and education. Here are links to some useful sections: