Help/Support/Information

Help from SFAFB

If you are in need of food, SFAFB can help. We exist to make sure no one in Staffordshire goes hungry.

We operate a little differently to most foodbanks, you do not need a referral to use our services, nor do you need vouchers. You don’t even need to worry about reaching us to pick up your food parcel, it will be delivered straight to your door. We strive to be a wholly simple and accessible service, bringing you comfort in times of struggle.

Our furniture bank, run through donations, can provide you with high-quality, safety-checked appliances and furniture. To cover the running of the organisation, these items are sold at a minimum cost, a tiny fraction of the original price. We also offer delivery with a minimal charge.

If you are in need of help please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re only here to support you, not to make life more difficult, this is why we run a strictly no-questions-asked approach.

Further Support

 

Please find details and links to other services who can provide help and support

Mental Health Support

North Staffordshire Urgent NHS Mental Health Helpline: Call 0800 0 328 728
(covers Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs Moorlands).

South Staffordshire Urgent NHS Mental Health Helpline: Call 0808 196 3002
(covers Stafford, Stone, Rugeley, Cannock, South Staffs, Lichfield, Burton, Uttoxeter, Tamworth).

Contact NHS 111 online services or call 111 if you are in need of non-life-threatening care.

Housing

Local housing options & homelessness support:
Website: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/community/Housing.aspx

For advice on your housing rights, homelessness, & general housing support, visit Shelter, the UK’s biggest housing charity.
Website: https://england.shelter.org.uk/

Domestic Abuse

Staffordshire Women’s Aid
Helpline: 0300 330 5959
Website: https://www.staffordshirewomensaid.org/get-help/

Men’s Advice Line
Helpline: 0808 801 0327
Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Please call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Addiction & Recovery

For support in recovery, taking your first steps, or just a chat, contact STARS for free, confidential support & advice.

Contact number: 01785 270 080

Website: https://www.staffstreatmentandrecovery.co.uk/

Your GP can also help with this & can be contacted during your usual surgery hours.

Supporting Young People

For a full list of children, young people, & family services in Staffordshire, please visit the Staffordshire Directory:

https://www.staffordshireconnects.info/kb5/staffordshire/directory/home.page

For services surrounding alcohol & addiction for those aged 20 & below, please contact t3 STARS.
Contact number: 01785 270 080
Email: t3stars.stafford@humankindcharity.org.uk

Childline
Helpline: 0800 1111
1-2-1 Chat: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/

YoungMinds
Textline: Text YM to 85258.
Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/