Harwich & - Help Available During Coronavirus (COVID 19) Crisis Harwich Helps is the official helpline to ask for support. The churches of the Harwich Peninsula, Harwich Town Council, Council, Harwich Connexions, Harwich Homestart and many other community groups are here for support.

Harwich Helps Support Hotline Numbers – Food supplies due to self- isolation/financial difficulties, someone to talk to or pastoral support, help and support for family related issues Require transport to shops or appointments (bus pass holders only), practical assistance, hot meals Mon, Wed & Sat or to ask any questions -

(Lines are open 9am to 5pm – 7 Days a week)

Contact numbers

07708 124661

07716 866927

Churches –

Churches Phone numbers

Church of – Rev. Margaret Shaw 01255 502033

Dovercourt Central – Mark Tubby 07446 817625

The Salvation Army – Lt. Shawn & Vic Moye 01255 502502

Kingsway Community Church – John Maxwell 01255 551722

Catholic Church 01255 503383 Support for Families/Teens –

Organisation Phone numbers

Harwich Homestart 01255 556230

Teen Talk 01255 556886

Transport for Bus Pass Holders –

Organisation Phone numbers

Harwich Connexions 01255 552010

Councils –

Organisation Phone numbers

Harwich Town Council 01255 507211

Tendring District Council 01255 686868

Community Groups for all residents –

Organisation Phone numbers

Dovercourt & Harwich Community Hub 01255 554115

For further helpful information and volunteer groups please visit – www.tendringdc.gov.uk/council/emergency-planning/coronavirus-covid-19-volunteer-groups/victim-support-

If you would like to donate in order to support others please visit – www.justgiving.com/fundraising/harwichhelps

Donations can also be sent by cheque payable to The Salvation Army, George Street, Harwich, Essex CO12 3ND (All money donated to support local people)

Information correct May 2020