Support and Specialist Services
National
AFFECT
A national organisation, offering support and befriending for the families of those accused of serious offences.
PO Box 274, Bognor Regis PO22 6WY
Tel: 01329 832254
www.affect.org.uk
INQUEST
Provides support for the families of those who die in custody.
89-93 Fonthill Road
London N4 3JH
Tel: 0207 263 1111
www.inquest.org.uk
Prison Chat UK
For families with a loved one in prison.
www.prisonchatuk.com
Action For Prisoners Families
The national voice of organisations supporting families of prisoners.
(Helpline) Tel: 0808 808 2003
www.prisonersfamilies.org.uk
Prisoners’ Advice Service
Free advice & information to prisoners (and their families) regarding rights and the application of the Prison Rules.
P O Box 46199
London EC1M 4XA
Tel: 020 7253 3323
www.prisonersadvice.org.uk
Ormiston Children and Families Trust
Publications and support for children and families.
Home Start
For support for parents.
Tel: 0800 668 63 68
www.home-start.org.uk
AdviceNow
For advice on a range of issues.
Counselling
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
GASPED
For information about drugs.
Suite 5, The Basement
Oxford Place Centre
Leeds
LS1 3AX
Resource Centre: 0113 245 0100
24 Hour Helpline: 0845 146 0002
Yorkshire and Humberside
Jigsaw Visitors’ Centre
c/o HMP Leeds, 2 Gloucester Terrace, Armley, Leeds, LS12 2TJ
Tel: 0113 203 2771
Support for prisoners’ families, prisoners, prison staff and the local community. Services include information advice and support, Citizens Advice Bureau, Counselling, massage, pilates and much more.
Leeds Citizens Advice Bureau
24 hr information line
Tel: 0844 4774788
www.leedscab.org.uk
Buses in Leeds
Wales
FFOPS – South Wales (Families & Friends of Prisoners Service)
Support service with drop in centre across the road from Swansea Court.
Mansell House
101 Mansell Street
Swansea
SA1 5UE
Local Helpline 01792 458 645
Scotland
Families outside
Information on support services and visiting prisons in Scotland.
13 Great King Street
Edinburgh
EH3 6QW
Information line 0500 83 93 83
www.familiesoutside.org.uk
HOPE - Scotland
Support for families of prisoners in Scotland.
18 Stevenson Street
Glasgow
G40 2ST
Tel: 0141 5520229
www.hopescotland.com
Project HAPPY
Supporting children affected by imprisonment in Scotland.
Suite 6, Kinning Park Business Centre
544 Scotland Street West
Kinning Park
Glasgow
G41 1BZ
Tel: 0141 429 2922
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