Leeds Links : Support Groups

• Ripon House

  A probation and bail hostel providing 25 places for women only; information about their services, history, news, staffing, and contacts.

  www.riponhouse.org.uk/

• Consumer Credit Counselling Service

  Free debt advice for families and individuals. Information about the organisation, and how they work. Includes news, useful links, and contact details (phone, mail, and e-mail).

  www.cccs.co.uk/

• Leeds Irish Health and Homes

  A voluntary organisation developing appropriate services to support, and advocating on behalf of, the Irish community in Leeds. Information about activities, outreach, and staffing.

  www.lihh.co.uk/

• United Refugee Organization

  A non profit organisation fostering unity and promoting interaction between refugees from all backgrounds. Information about their drop-in centre and services, background information, and contact details.

  unitedrefugee.org/

• Leeds Citizens Advice Bureau

  Provides free advice, and guidance to members of the public on a variety of topics. Information about Leeds CAB, volunteer and job vacancies, news and contact details. Link to national online advice guide.

  www.leedscab.org.uk/

• Leeds Nightline

  A telephone support and information service run for students by trained student volunteers; information about their services, and volunteer opportunities.

  www.leeds.ac.uk/union/socs/nightline/

• HALT Domestic Violence

  Offers information, advice, advocacy and support to women who have experienced violence from a man they know; also support through the court system. Information about their services, campaigns, and training, with advice sections.

  www.halt.org.uk/

• Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (PAFRAS)

  Works with asylum seekers, refugees and local communities in Leeds and the surrounding areas; information about their services, projects, publications, statistics, volunteer opportunities, and contact details.

  www.pafras.org.uk/

• Keeping House

  An initiative to developing social enterprise organisations to provide domestic services for older and disabled people to maintain their independence in their own homes. Includes listings of providers, services, and contacts.

  www.keepinghouse.org.uk/

• Older Active People

  A Neighbourhood Network Scheme working with older people in the Headingley, Burley, Kirkstall, Little Woodhouse and Hyde Park areas of Leeds. Information on services offered.

  www.olderactivepeople.org.uk/

• Cardigan House

  An approved bail and probation hostel; information about their services, admissions, management structure, and contacts.

  www.cardiganhouse.org.uk/

• GIPSIL, Gipton Supported Independent Living

  Information on the project's services and support for young people and single parents on the Gipton Estate. Contact details.

  www.gipsil.org.uk/

• The Market Place

  Offers support, information and counselling for young people aged 13-25 in Leeds. Contact details and information for young people on the services offered, for prospective volunteers. Also includes an accessible section designed to meet W3C standards for useability.

  www.themarketplaceleeds.org.uk/

• Leeds Asylum Seekers' Support Network (LASSN)

  A charity aiming to make a positive contribution to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds; information about their befriending and tuition schemes, newsletter, volunteer vacancies, and contact.

  www.lassn.org.uk/