Organisations that can help
Arun and Chichester Citizens Advice - for benefits, debt, energy, housing, employment and other advice. Here are the organisation’s tips on getting support with the cost of living crisis - Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice - Where can I get support with the cost of living crisis?
Free advice line: 0808 278 7969 (Mon to Fri, 10am-4.30pm). For energy advice, call 01243 974 063 (Mon to Fri, 10am-4pm). Help to Claim benefits team: 0800 144 8 444 (Mon to Fri, 8am-6pm). Help with debt: 0800 240 4420 (Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm).
Citizens Advice in West Sussex, North, South and East - for benefits, debt, energy, housing, employment and other advice
Free advice line: 0808 278 7969 (Mon to Fri, 9am-4.30pm)
West Sussex Energy Advice Service – 01273 974063 (Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm) - see Arun & Chichester Citizens Advice - Energy 2022 (arunchichestercab.org.uk)
Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove - information and advice specifically for over-50s, including a benefits and money advice service.
Free and confidential advice line: 0800 019 1310. Money advice service: call 0800 019 1310.
One Stop Junction - for unemployment, financial and budgeting and digital support. Enquiries to enquiries.onestop@adur-worthing.gov.uk
Step Change - for free debt advice (national). Tel: 0800 138 1111 (Mon to Fri, 8am-8pm; Sat, 8am-4pm)
Community House Worthing - for free food, mental health and physical health activities and help filling in forms. See Facebook page for activities – The Community House, Worthing | Facebook
Littlehampton Community Fridge - St James' Church, Littlehampton. See Facebook page for updates.
Worthing Food Bank - Redeemer Church, Worthing. Call 07918 759664 or email hello@worthingfoodbank.co.uk
Resources
National Mind – money and mental health: tips for everyday living