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Programs to contact

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NHS British Red Cross Somerset - Care in the Home and Transport

Nonprofit

Home care support and transport help in Taunton, Somerset from British Red Cross via NHS directory; find service details.

Open provider page +1-915-342-9788
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Somerset Drug & Alcohol Service (SDAS) - Taunton Hub

Nonprofit

Taunton hub offering drug and alcohol recovery services: counseling, treatment, and ongoing support.

Open provider page +1-915-342-9788
3

Thrive - Village Agents and Talking Cafes

Nonprofit

Community wellbeing program with village agents and talking cafes across Somerset for social support.

Open provider page +1-910-562-6984
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Open Mental Health Somerset

Nonprofit

Adults in Somerset with mental health challenges can get help, signpost, and local support.

Open provider page
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Mind in Somerset - Taunton Wellbeing Hub and Mindline

Nonprofit

Mind in Somerset: mental health support hub and crisis line for residents in Taunton and surrounding areas.

Open provider page +1-935-474-8750
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Mind in Somerset - Get Support

Nonprofit

Mind in Somerset Get Support: online resources and local mental health support across Somerset.

Open provider page +1-935-474-8750
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Somerset Council - Housing Support

Local Government Program

Somerset Council Housing Support: find housing guidance, options, and eligibility info.

Open provider page +1-800-939-6814
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Somerset Council Housing Options (West) - Taunton

Local Government Program

Somerset Council Housing Options (West) in Taunton: housing advice and assistance for local residents.

Open provider page
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Community Mental Health Services, Taunton

Federal Government Program

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust community mental health services in Taunton: clinics, immunizations, and signposting.

Open provider page +1-333-333-3333

Recommended next steps

  • For urgent health danger, call 999; for urgent NHS advice when not life-threatening, call 111.
  • If homeless tonight or at risk of homelessness, contact Somerset Council Housing Support first.
  • For after-hours homelessness help, ask Somerset Council about its out-of-hours emergency number.
  • Call Open Mental Health or Mindline for 24/7 emotional or mental-health support.
  • Use Mind in Somerset's Taunton hub for crisis safe space, peer support, and local wellbeing groups.
  • Contact Thrive Village Agents for joined-up help with food, fuel, transport, health, and loneliness.
  • Ask British Red Cross Somerset about transport or escort help for hospital and medical appointments.
  • If alcohol or drugs are affecting you or family, call SDAS for free confidential Somerset support.
  • For benefits, rent arrears, debt, or utility worries, ask Open Mental Health or Thrive for money support referrals.
  • Keep your postcode, NHS number if known, housing status, income details, and current medications ready when calling.

Need categories

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Mental Health Services

  • Counseling and Crisis
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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability