HVOSS (Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Service)

Supports, promotes and develops local voluntary action and services. Offers information on a wide range of local voluntary organisations, community and self-help groups. Provides Volunteer Centre services, community development information and advice and operates a community transport scheme in Hereford and North Herefordshire.

Jobcentre Plus - Ross on Wye

Combined jobsearch and benefits service for people of working age. Personal advisers assist with jobsearch activities and benefits claims. Access to Jobpoint terminals for information on job vacancies. Part of the Department for Work and Pensions' Jobcentre Plus network.

Calan DVS South Powys

Advice, support and assistance for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Referrals to refuges and other emergency accommodation. Advice on related legal issues, eg injunctions. 24 hour on call helpline service. Floating support in their own homes for women and their families who have experienced domestic abuse. Information centres in Brecon and Ystradgynlais. Outreach service.

West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre

A free, confidential and non-judgmental support service for individuals who have experienced any form of rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives. Services include face to face counselling, telephone helpline, Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy services, The Branch Project (Child Sexual Exploitation support services) and Children and Young People’s services. Also provide support to partners, family members and friends of survivors. Accredited training, consultancy, clinical supervision and talks for other agencies, professionals and the public provided by training branch - Purple Leaf - via www.purpleleaf.org.uk.

HM Probation Service - Hereford Probation Office

Provides Probation Support Services

Hereford Justice Centre

This Courts/Tribunals service handles cases around: Crime, Single justice procedure, Benefits

Herefordshire Mind

Range of services for people with mental health needs, including day opportunities and training courses in Hereford. Also provide residential care, intensive supported housing for individuals within the community and a Community Support Team offering one-to-one support across Herefordshire. There is also a Safe Haven service for people in emotional distress, who need urgent support with their mental health. Also, a team of link workers to provide one to one support for mental health needs.

Community First

Advice, support and information for community groups and voluntary organisations in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Marches Family Network

Advice, information and support for families of children with disabilities, special needs or chronic illness. Inclusive activity sessions, Saturdays, evenings and during school holidays, for children with disabilities and their siblings. Home visiting and family support. Workshops for parents on various topics.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Talking Therapies

Part of the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, this service is free, easy to access (self-referral is possible) and offers help and support to people (16+) experiencing mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety or stress. The service aims to improve individual’s mental wellbeing through a range of interventions such as short courses, online therapies, and guided self- help.