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Support For Your Community

Have a look at what support is available for your community, organisation or yourself!



Coventry Open Christmas - Do you need a hot meal or safe place to go at Christmas?

The following service open to everybody:

  • Emergency overnight sleeping for the homeless or anyone in need
  • Free hot meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner times
  • Emergency food parcels
  • A warm, non judgemental place for anyone who needs a safe place to go
  • Entertainment each night, including bingo during the day, prizes, and much more

Venue: Queens Road Baptist Church, Coventry CV1 3EG

Open: 24 hours a day, from December 24th 2:00pm through to December 29th closing at 10:00am

If you can donate items, or volunteer your time to help, please visit their website for more information




CRASAC have launched a new therapeutic services offer

New service and some changes to the eligibility criteria:

  • The waiting list for Therapeutic services for people aged 13+ has now re-opened.
  • All referrals will be contacted for an assessment within a month.
  • People wanting to access these services will be invited to a 'Welcome to CRASAC session', where the services on offer will be explained.
  • Clients will then be able to access a range of support including the Thrive Project (an 8 week closed group) and 1-1 counselling.
  • We will be expanding this offer throughout 2025 (subject to funding).

Points to note:

  • There remains a long wait for 1-1 counselling.
  • Due to demands/lack of capacity, referrals from outside of Coventry will not be accepted (you will be able to enter a postcode into the system which will let you know if you are within our area).
  • The ISVA service remains open and unaffected by these changes.
  • Referrals for the under 13's counselling remains open and unaffected by these changes

To make a referral, please visit CRASAC's website https://www.crasac.org.uk/need-help/make-a-referral/ or call 02476 277 772




Keep warm and well this winter

As the days get shorter and colder, make sure you take a moment to learn how you can become winter ready.

You can find information and advice, help and support on keeping warm and well in winter. You can also visit one of our places providing a warm welcome around the city.




Cost of Living

If you're struggling with the cost of food, bills and essentials, you could be eligible for a Household Support grant to help you. The fund supports households in the most need, particularly those who might not qualify for other types of support in the past, including cost of living payments.

Visit the Household Support Fund webpage on the Coventry City Council website to find out exactly what support is on offer.


All applications for support need to be made online. Alternatively, support completing an application can be provided by calling 08085 834333; or visiting the customer service centre at Broadgate House.


Act on Energy

'Act on Energy' provides free impartial advice on energy efficiency and grants and projects available in your area to help keep you warm this winter.

To find out more visit the Act on Energy Website




P3 drop-in sessions

P3 can provide help with: Housing/tenancy issues, independent living skills, money management/benefit advice, health and well-being or general advice and support.

Contact P3 on 08081 962660 or visit your local family hub to find out more.




Coventry Citizens Advice Bureau

Coventry Citizens Advice provide a range of free, confidential advice, including housing, benefits and debt.

You can contact them via their Advice Line: 0800 144 88 48


Central England Law Centre for specialist legal advice, including legal welfare benefits advice

Telephone number 02476 223 053 or you can complete the Online contact form

The telephone line is available Monday to Thursday 9am till 5pm and Friday 9am till 4.30pm.

Central England Law Centre have recently moved to Kirby House, Little Park Street, CV1 2JZ

Support For Your Community

Have a look at what support is available for your community, organisation or yourself!



Coventry Open Christmas - Do you need a hot meal or safe place to go at Christmas?

The following service open to everybody:

  • Emergency overnight sleeping for the homeless or anyone in need
  • Free hot meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner times
  • Emergency food parcels
  • A warm, non judgemental place for anyone who needs a safe place to go
  • Entertainment each night, including bingo during the day, prizes, and much more

Venue: Queens Road Baptist Church, Coventry CV1 3EG

Open: 24 hours a day, from December 24th 2:00pm through to December 29th closing at 10:00am

If you can donate items, or volunteer your time to help, please visit their website for more information




CRASAC have launched a new therapeutic services offer

New service and some changes to the eligibility criteria:

  • The waiting list for Therapeutic services for people aged 13+ has now re-opened.
  • All referrals will be contacted for an assessment within a month.
  • People wanting to access these services will be invited to a 'Welcome to CRASAC session', where the services on offer will be explained.
  • Clients will then be able to access a range of support including the Thrive Project (an 8 week closed group) and 1-1 counselling.
  • We will be expanding this offer throughout 2025 (subject to funding).

Points to note:

  • There remains a long wait for 1-1 counselling.
  • Due to demands/lack of capacity, referrals from outside of Coventry will not be accepted (you will be able to enter a postcode into the system which will let you know if you are within our area).
  • The ISVA service remains open and unaffected by these changes.
  • Referrals for the under 13's counselling remains open and unaffected by these changes

To make a referral, please visit CRASAC's website https://www.crasac.org.uk/need-help/make-a-referral/ or call 02476 277 772




Keep warm and well this winter

As the days get shorter and colder, make sure you take a moment to learn how you can become winter ready.

You can find information and advice, help and support on keeping warm and well in winter. You can also visit one of our places providing a warm welcome around the city.




Cost of Living

If you're struggling with the cost of food, bills and essentials, you could be eligible for a Household Support grant to help you. The fund supports households in the most need, particularly those who might not qualify for other types of support in the past, including cost of living payments.

Visit the Household Support Fund webpage on the Coventry City Council website to find out exactly what support is on offer.


All applications for support need to be made online. Alternatively, support completing an application can be provided by calling 08085 834333; or visiting the customer service centre at Broadgate House.


Act on Energy

'Act on Energy' provides free impartial advice on energy efficiency and grants and projects available in your area to help keep you warm this winter.

To find out more visit the Act on Energy Website




P3 drop-in sessions

P3 can provide help with: Housing/tenancy issues, independent living skills, money management/benefit advice, health and well-being or general advice and support.

Contact P3 on 08081 962660 or visit your local family hub to find out more.




Coventry Citizens Advice Bureau

Coventry Citizens Advice provide a range of free, confidential advice, including housing, benefits and debt.

You can contact them via their Advice Line: 0800 144 88 48


Central England Law Centre for specialist legal advice, including legal welfare benefits advice

Telephone number 02476 223 053 or you can complete the Online contact form

The telephone line is available Monday to Thursday 9am till 5pm and Friday 9am till 4.30pm.

Central England Law Centre have recently moved to Kirby House, Little Park Street, CV1 2JZ

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    November 2024 Community Support

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