Find information about groups, activities and things to do at connecttorfaen.org.uk
Free information on services and activities for children, young people and families at: Website: torfaenfis.org.uk
Freephone: 0800 0196330 E-mail: fis@torfaen.gov.uk
Are you feeling isolated, low in mood, lonely, lacking in confidence? Do you want to be able to get out and enjoy life and the things you used to do or want to try something new? The Torfaen Community Connectors Team can help. Contact them for more information on 01495 742397.
Adult Social Care
Are you looking for impartial advice about suitable assistive technology solutions that enable older people, and disabled people of all ages, to live independently and maintain their chosen lifestyle? AskSARA helps you find useful information about products that make daily living easier.
Would you like to speak to someone about an individual over 18 maintaining independence or accessing support to meet their needs? For information, advice and assistance you can speak to a member of the North Torfaen Wellbeing Team. Contact them via the intercom next to Torfaen Customer Services desk or call 01495 762200. You can also find a range of information leaflets on Torfaen Council's website
Housing & Homelessness
You may need help finding or sustaining your tenancy due to mental health, domestic violence, support for independent living or financial concerns. You can access a one step referral into all homelessness and housing-related support via the Housing Support Gateway. You will be asked some questions about your circumstances and directed to the most appropriate support.
Contact the Housing Support Gateway in the following ways.
01495766949
https://www.torfaenhomes.co.uk/
Or come along to a housing support drop in at Blaenavon Resource Centre
Do you live in privately rented housing or are you a private sector landlord? Do you think the sector could work better for both tenants and landlords? You can have an opportunity to shape discussions as part of the Tai Pawb Champions Network. Find out more here or for more information:
anna@taipawb.org | 07788 901919 facebook.com/champnetworkgwent
Or drop into Blaenavon Resource Centre on one of the following dates:
Tuesday 26th September 10am-12pm
Tuesday November 14th 10-12
Tuesday 16th January 2024 10-12