Help and support in Wrexham

Food

Wrexham Foodbank is part of the Trussell network. It works with referral vouchers, which you can get from agencies such as Citizens Advice, children's centres and health visitors. Each voucher is exchanged for at least three days of food. Call 07538 547971 for help.

Check the foodbank's locations page before you go, as times can change.

Money, benefits and legal advice

• Citizens Advice Wrexham35 Grosvenor Road, LL11 1BT. 01978 800548, Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm. No drop-in, so get in touch first.
• Advicelink CymruFree advice line 0800 702 2020, Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm

Housing and homelessness

• Wrexham Council Housing Options01978 292947. Under 18? Call 01978 292039.
• Shelter CymruUrgent helpline 08000 495 495, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm

Carers

NEWCIS (North East Wales Carers Information Service) supports unpaid carers across Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire. Call 01352 752525 or email [email protected].

Volunteering and community groups

AVOW (Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham) helps people find volunteering and supports local charities and groups. Tŷ AVOW, 21 Egerton Street, LL11 1ND. Call 01978 312556 or email [email protected].

Someone to talk to

• Samaritans116 123, free, day or night. Welsh language line 0808 164 0123.
• NHS mental health supportCall 111 and press 2, any time

Warm spaces

Last winter Wrexham Council published a list of free warm and welcoming spaces, including libraries and community centres. We'll add this winter's list once the council publishes it. Keep an eye on council news.