Teignbridge Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
Citizens Advice can help with money issues and offer advice around benefits, finances (including debt), fuel bills, housing and a range of other issues. They can be contacted on 0808 278 7997 or by filling in this online enquiry form: form.jotform.com/70543696250963.
You can also get advice from their drop-in sessions in Newton Abbot
Citizens Advice: 36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RX
Monday 9:30am to 12:30pm, Tuesday 9:30am to 3:00pm, Wednesday 9:30am to 3:00pm.
Step Change
Step Change is a charity that offers a range advice and support around finances and debt. Visit www.stepchange.org or call 0800 138 1111 for more information.
Housing support services
The Teignbridge District Council website has a range of information relating to housing, support, including applying for social housing via Devon Home Choice. Visit Housing - Teignbridge District Council or call 01626 361101 for more information.
Housing Solutions Team (homelessness): Teignbridge District Council
If you are at risk of homeless, you can request support by calling the Housing Solutions Team on 01626 215347 (working hours) and 0330 678 2382 (out of hours) or email housing@teignbridge.gov.uk. You can also apply for support using this link https://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/housing/homelessness/homeless-application/how-do-i-make-a-homeless-application/
Shelter
A national charity providing advice around homeless and housing. Their service offers an emergency helpline, webchat service and extensive range of online housing advice. Visit Get help from Shelter - Shelter England for more information.
Bovey Tracey Community Fridge and Larder
Offers food for free 24/7 that would have otherwise gone to waste. The community fridge is located outside the Methodist Church Hall (opposite the Riverside GP surgery), Fore Street Bovey Tracey TQ13 9AD. You can follow this Facebook page as it is updated when the fridge is restocked https://www.facebook.com/groups/boveycommunityfridge.