Harwich & Dovercourt - 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, Tendring District 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 England – 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-essex
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