WHAT DO I DO IF I CAN'T GET OUT TO PICK UP SHOPPING?
We have a small team at St Kea that might be able to help with picking up shopping. If it helps we can put you in touch. You should fill in the contact form to make a request for help, either for yourself or someone you know.
For food crisis, i.e. you simply cannot afford to buy food or access food you should contact the Foodbank team on 07721 711669.
I KNOW SOMEONE WHO MAY NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO
We have a large team of people who are willing to pick up the phone and have a chat with people who are self-isolating at the moment. We have a team of trained pastoral ministers from the church who are supported by many volunteers. Fill in the contact form to make a request for help, either for yourself or someone you know.
Depending on your situation you may want to use one of these other services:
The Samaritans – 116 123
You can contact The Samaritans who are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year by phone as well as by email, text and post. Telephone: Free of charge from landline or mobile: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Nightlink – 0808 800 0306
Nightlink is an emotional support helpline and text service for anyone in Cornwall who is experiencing emotional distress. All calls are confidential. Nightlink is available 7 days a week from 5pm – midnight
*SANE – 0845 767 8000
SANE offers support to anyone coping with mental illness, including concerned relatives or friends.
The SANE helpline is available 7 days a week from 6pm – 11pm.
I HAVE AN UNEXPECTED FINANCIAL CONCERN OR CRISIS, WHAT DO I DO?
We work with ACTS 435 who support people who are facing unexpected costs that might place them in a financial crisis situation. We may be able to help with small financial concerns, such as failed electrical appliances, clothing costs, heating and lighting costs, unexpected transport requirements.
For more information go to the ACTS 435 page for further assistance.
I HAVE LOST MY JOB BECAUSE OF CORONAVIRUS
Following announcements in the Budget, the Department for Work and Pensions is making temporary arrangements to support those impacted by coronavirus.
The Government's recent budget announcement gave out information for employees and self-employed people whose jobs are impacted significantly by the Coronavirus outbreak. You can find more information about this on the GOV.uk website.