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Accommodation for vulnerable men with support needs

Accommodation

ProviderTaunton Resettlement Project
Support

Registered care home catering for vulnerable men with varying needs including physical disabilities, mental health and care support needs, who have offended in the past or are at risk of offending, including MAPPA (Multi-agency public protection arrangements).

Must have Adult Social Care funding or S117 Mental Health funding.

Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Langley House Trust

AreaTaunton
Eligibility

Must have Adult Social Care funding or S117 Mental Health funding.

Provider typeFaith-based charity
Website

Langley House Trust resettlement project

Location1 Langford Lane, Pen Elm, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton TA2 6NU, UK
Remote access availableNo

Advice and support for Gambling

Advice and support

ProviderGamCare
Support

GamCare is part of the National Gambling Treatment Service, a network of organisations working together to provide confidential treatment and support for anyone experiencing gambling-related harms.

Wherever someone makes contact throughout this network these providers work alongside each other through referral pathways to deliver the most appropriate package of care for individuals experiencing difficulties with gambling, and for those who are impacted by someone else’s gambling.

Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

GamCare – Get support

AreaNationwide
Eligibility

Free to access across England Scotland and Wales.

Provider typeCharity
Phone number0808 8020 133
Website

GamCare website

Location
Remote access availableYes

Advice and support for Gambling

Advice and support

ProviderThe National Gambling Support Network
Support

The National Gambling Support Network, formerly known as the, ‘National Gambling Treatment Service’, is a group of organisations across Great Britain who provide free, confidential and personalised support for anyone who’s experiencing problems from gambling, as well as those affected by someone else’s gambling.

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

Free to access across England Scotland and Wales.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Be Gamble Aware

Remote access availableYes
LocationSaffron Hill, London EC1N 8QP, UK

Alcohol abuse and addiction

Alcohol and substance abuse

ProviderAlcoholics Anonymous
Support

AA is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to the Fellowship for help.

Millions of men and women have heard or read about the unique Fellowship called Alcoholics Anonymous since its founding in 1935. Of these, more than 2 million now call themselves members.

Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Alcoholics Anonymous – Get help now

AreaAcross Somerset - Nationwide
Eligibility

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Provider typeCharity
Phone number0800 9177 650
Email addresshelp@aamail.org
Website

Alcoholics Anonymous website

Location
Remote access availableYes

Any woman (17 or over) who wants to address their drug or alcohol dependence in a female-only and abstinent environment

Womens services

ProviderThe Nelson Trust
Support

Women who would find this service to be particularly relevant are: those with a history of childhood sexual abuse , domestic and sexual violence or of sex-working; women with a pattern of relapse linked to forming unhelpful relationships with men, perhaps in previous treatment episodes; or women with children who would like to make use of the Children’s Visiting Facility.

We provide women-only environments where women can recovery from addiction and move away from offending by accessing residential treatment or attending our community centres.

Many women use drug and alcohol to cope with a history of abuse and complex trauma. Our residential programme supports women to break free from destructive behaviours and thinking patterns linked to their past trauma, help women focus on their own recovery in a safe and trauma-informed environment.

AreaSedgemoor
Eligibility

Women only.

All clients are required to be drug and alcohol free on arrival, having already completed detox if necessary.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Nelson Trust referrals

Location14 King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3DG, UK
Remote access availableNo

Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation

Social Isolation

ProviderOn Your Bike: Earn a Bike (Bridgwater)
Support

Earn-a-bike course is a 3-hour group session, once a week for 4 weeks, where it as students they will be given a bicycle. They will learn how to strip it down, rebuild it from scratch, learning different parts and skills needed to restore the bike along the way.

On completion of the course, and full attendance has been achieved, they will be given that bike to take home as a mode of transport.

AreaSedgemoor
Provider typeCharity
Website

On your Bike website

LocationTrinity hall, St Saviour's Ave, Bridgwater TA6 3NZ, UK
Remote access availableNo

Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation

Social Isolation

ProviderBridgwater United Community Sports Trust
Support

Wellbeing Wanderers: “Weekly football sessions for men, all abilities (or lack of) welcome! Football can be a huge boost to your state of mind so this is perfect for any men that might have a lot on their mind.”

Wednesdays, 17:00 – 18:30, Robert Blake and Elmwood Leisure, Bridgwater

Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Wellbeing Wanderers information

AreaSedgemoor
Eligibility

For Men 16+. All abilities welcome.

£3 per session, first week free.

Provider typeCharity
Location
Remote access availableNo

Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation

Social Isolation

ProviderStepladder
Support

The Stepladder section of the Second Step website lists local groups and drop-in services.

Home > Our services > Community and Wellbeing > Open Mental Health > Stepladder

Access and referrals

Access location is dependant on referral. Please visit the following website.

Men’s Mental Health Activities

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

Groups may have vulnerable clients.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Stepladder information page

Remote access availableNo
Location9 Brunswick Square, Saint Paul's, Bristol BS2 8PE, UK

Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation

Social Isolation

ProviderMen in Sheds Taunton
Support

MIST (Men in Sheds Taunton) is a place where men can come together, build things, get involved in community projects, learn new skills or pass skills on to others, e.g. woodwork, furniture restoration, painting, DIY and metalwork etc. and socialise over a cuppa.

Annual membership is £25 per person, plus £3 per session. Currently meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 11am – 4pm

Access and referrals

Community Men in Sheds Taunton (CMIST)

AreaTaunton
Eligibility

All men are welcome whatever their age or background including men who are disabled, or experiencing mental health problems.

Annual membership is £25 per person, plus £3 per session.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Men in Sheds Taunton website

LocationUnit 1, Old Engineering Workshops, Station Approach North, Taunton Station, Taunton, TA1 1QP
Remote access availableNo

Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation

Social Isolation

ProviderNeroche Woodlanders
Support

A series of regular wellbeing and learning sessions, each session is made up of:

  • Talking together as a group around the campfire
  • A guided walk through the woods looking for plants, tracks and other things of interest
  • Looking after the campfire, boiling kettles and cooking lunch
  • Simple ecotherapy or nature mindfulness techniques
  • Practical activities in small groups. These vary depending on the interests of those in the group. They might include: conservation tasks to look after the woods, learning to make things from wood, weaving with willow, creating nature art.

Located at Young Wood on the Blackdown Hills. Minibus pick ups available.

Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Woodland Wellbeing

AreaTaunton
Eligibility

Groups may have vulnerable clients. Not suitable for those who are likely to be using drugs during the sessions.

Open to adults from across Taunton and wider Somerset. Works well for people who have experienced mental or emotional distress, who feel isolated, need time to reflect on life, and those trying to build skills to get moving in life again.

Pay what you can genuinely afford, anything from £0-£30 per session.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Neroche Woodlanders website

LocationYoung Wood, Staple Fitzpaine, Taunton TA3 5AZ
Remote access availableNo

Boredom, loneliness, low mood, lack of motivation, social isolation

Social Isolation

ProviderOn Your Bike: Earn a Bike (Taunton)
Support

Earn-a-bike course is a 3-hour group session, once a week for 4 weeks, where it as students they will be given a bicycle. They will learn how to strip it down, rebuild it from scratch, learning different parts and skills needed to restore the bike along the way.

On completion of the course, and full attendance has been achieved, they will be given that bike to take home as a mode of transport.

Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

On Your Bike

AreaTaunton
Eligibility

Applicants must complete an application form

Provider typeCharity
Website

On Your Bike website

LocationThe Coach House, Station Approach, Taunton, TA1 1QW
Remote access availableNo

County Lines exploitation

County Lines

ProviderROUTES
Support

Relationship based, trauma informed, one to one intervention to children, young people and young adults who are at risk of Serious Youth Violence (SYV) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE).

Access and referrals

Access location is dependant on referral.

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

ROUTES is not a preventative service and only supports those young people where there are significant concerns and risks linked to Serious Youth Violence and child criminal exploitation specifically through County Lines.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Barnardos – Route Somerset website

Location2 Marco Polo House, Cook Way, Taunton TA2 6BJ
Remote access availableNo

Domestic abuse within the family where there is a pregnancy or baby

Domestic abuse

ProviderFor Baby's Sake Connect
Support

Phone and video support for parents who:

  • Want to change the behaviours that cause hurt or fear in their relationship and family.
  • Want to co-parent their baby, even if they’re not a couple or don’t live together.
  • Experienced difficulties in their own childhood and want a better start for their baby.
Access and referrals

Remote, Phone and Video Support.

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

For parents who are expecting a baby (ideally before 28 weeks of pregnancy) and are over 17 years of age.

Provider typeCharity
Website

For Babys Sake Programme

Remote access availableYes
LocationMeadway Court, Stevenage SG1 2EF, UK

Drug addiction

Alcohol and substance abuse

ProviderNarcotics Anonymous
Support

Support groups for those with substance abuse problems who wish to change.

2 face-to-face group meetings run weekly in Taunton:

Thursday Recovery – 19:30 – 21:00, at Riverside Church, TA1 2EQ

Rise & Recover – 11:00 – 12.30, 73 North Street, TA1 1LW

Attendees don’t have to be clean to attend and don’t have to say anything at any Narcotics Anonymous meeting they choose to attend.

Online groups run throughout the week at different times of the day.

AreaTaunton
Eligibility

Free to those who have a problem with substance abuse and wish to change.

Provider typeMutual Aid Organisation
Email addresswtf@westcountry.ukna.org
LocationRiverside Church, The Exchange, Hamilton Rd, Taunton TA1 2EQ, UK
Remote access availableNo

Drug and alcohol addiction

Alcohol and substance abuse

ProviderSmart Recovery (Online)
Support

SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a programme that provides training and tools for people who want to change their problematic behaviour, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, internet and more.

Guided by trained facilitators, participants come to help themselves and help each other using a variety of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and motivational tools and techniques.

AreaNationwide
Eligibility

There is online training that provides an introduction to the SMART Recovery Programme.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Smart Recovery online meetings

Location
Remote access availableYes

Drug and alcohol addiction

Alcohol and substance abuse

ProviderSDAS, Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service
Support

Treatment and support for anyone who is experiencing difficulties with their substance use or is affected by someone else’s. Treatment includes individual recovery plans from a range of services, no matter what the situation is.

Support pathways vary in length and will be supported by Mutual Aid groups and Community Support.

Access and referrals

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Turning Point

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

Accepts self-referrals, family members, concerned others and professionals.

Provider typeCommissioned Service
Phone number0300 303 8788
Email addressSDAS@turning-point.co.uk
Website

SDAS website

Location
Remote access availableYes

Drug and alcohol addiction

Alcohol and substance abuse

ProviderSmart Recovery (Yeovil meetings)
Support

SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a programme that provides training and tools for people who want to change their problematic behaviour, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, food, shopping, internet and others.

Guided by trained facilitators, participants come to help themselves and help each other using a variety of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and motivational tools and techniques.

Yeovil has a weekly meeting held every Monday, 17:00 – 18:30 at The Gateway Community Church

AreaSouth Somerset
Eligibility

There is online training that provides an introduction to the SMART Recovery Programme.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Smart Recovery website

LocationYeovil Community Church, The GateWay, Addlewell Lane, Yeovil BA20 1QN, UK
Remote access availableNo

Family member with a drug or alcohol problem

Alcohol and substance abuse

ProviderSmart Recovery (Friends and Family Programme)
Support

The SMART Family and Friends Programme uses the key points of SMART Recovery and adapts these to suit the needs of family & friends of people with a drug and, or alcohol addiction.

The Family and Friends Programme programme explores ways participants can look after themselves better; even in difficult and stressful circumstances, and establish healthier relationships with their loved one.

Online Family & Friends meetings are held weekly:

Mondays at 7:30 pm and Thursdays at 7.00 pm.

AreaNationwide
Eligibility

Family and friends of people with a drug and, or alcohol addiction.

Provider typeCharity
Website

Smart Recovery Family and Friends

Remote access availableYes
LocationThird Floor, UK SMART Recovery, Arthur House, Chorlton Street, Manchester M1 3FH, UK

Finding support services for people under 25

Directory

ProviderSomerset's Local Offer
Support

Somerset’s Local Offer provides information on support services for children, young people and families, including those with special educational needs and disabilities in Somerset.

Access and referrals

Access location dependant on referral

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

Eligibility requirements will be dependant on the individual services.

Provider typeSomerset Council
Website

Somerset Council’s Local Offer

Remote access availableNo
LocationCounty Hall, Taunton, UK

Health care or GP support for those experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or in temporary accommodation.

Health care and nursing

ProviderNHS Homeless & Rough Sleepers Nursing Service for Somerset
Support

A team of 5 experienced nurses, and 2 experienced health workers that cover, Taunton, Sedgemoor, Mendip and South Somerset. The service provides nursing care for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or are in temporary accommodation in Somerset.

We can treat and assess the following issues:

  • Basic Health Checks
  • Wound care
  • Blood tests including Hep C / Hep B / HIV testing / Syphilis testing
  • Help with Medical Appointments
  • Advise and support with medication concerns
  • Sexual health promotion, contraception advice and STI checks
  • Dental health promotion
  • Swabs, removal of stitches / staples
  • Confidential advice and advocacy
Access and referrals

This is an Outreach Service

AreaAcross Somerset
Eligibility

For people who are experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping or in temporary accommodation in Somerset.

Provider typeNHS Service
Email addressHomelessNursing@somersetft.nhs.uk
Website

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust website

Remote access availableNo
LocationMusgrove Park Hospital, Parkfield Drive, Taunton, UK