Help in a crisis
Rent or mortgage arrears
If you are likely to go into rent, mortgage arrears or are already in rent or mortgage arrears, please contact: Citizens Advice Wandsworth a local charity offering advice on a wide range of issues to anyone who lives or works in the borough.
See also:
- Wandsworth Housing team
- Shelter
- South West London Law Centres (www.swllc.org) Provides free and independent legal advice on social welfare issues, including debt and benefits. This includes help with tribunal appeals. Telephone 0208 767 2777
- Council Tax reduction If you are in arrears call 020 8871 6000 or 0808 175 339
Crisis Grants
Discretionary support grants - Wandsworth Borough Council
Mental Health Crisis Support
Free phone 24 hours Samaritans Helpline on 116 123.
Domestic Abuse and Violence
Get help for domestic violence and abuse
Refugee Support
Refugee resettlement and support
Food
Food support available in the borough
NHS Prescription Support
Who can get free prescriptions
Save money with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)
Alcohol or drug addiction
If you need help with drug or alcohol addiction contact the UK Addiction Treatment Centre’s free and confidential telephone line on 0808 258 0352. If you are in crisis please ring 111 or 999.
Community Spaces
Socialise or just pop into a community space where a free drink is offered. Some community spaces are providing activities for residents of any age group. Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent or carer at all times. Libraries are also offering a free hot drink and have extended their opening hours.
Please see the following list of community spaces: Community Spaces Directory