Useful Organisations during Covid-19 Pandemic

Accessibility Powys

Dispensing medication and shopping/general support

Telephone: 07498 833 913

Brecon MIND

Mental health issues

Telephone: 01874 611529

Websites: www.breconmind.org.uk / www.mind.org.uk

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Gareth Pegg (Crickhowell and Brecon)

Telephone: 07487 240412

C.A.L.L. – Mental Health Helpline for Wales

Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales.

Telephone: 0800 132737 or text help to 81066

Website: www.callhelpline.org.uk

Powys Samaritans

Available to listen, no judgement, no pressure, and help you work through what’s on your mind.

Telephone: 116 123 free from any phone

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

PAVO – Community Connector Service

Handles referrals or requests from organisations or individuals seeking to obtain support from local community and voluntary organisations for people who may be in need of services.

Powys People Direct on: 01597 827666

Community Health and Well-Being Coordination Service: 01597 828649

Website: www.pavo.org.uk/help-for-people/community-connectors.html

Email: community.connectors@pavo.org.uk

PAVO – COVID-19-Powys Health and Care Volunteers

PAVO is co-ordinating formal health and care volunteering opportunities

Telephone: 01597 822191

Email: volunteering@pavo.org.uk

Community Emergency Response Hub (Brecon)

Community Connectors (to request help)

Telephone: 01597 828649

Accessibility Powys

Accessibility Powys (to donate time or items)

Telephone: 07498 833883

Brecon Foodbank

Helping local people with emergency food previsions.

Telephone: 01874 611723

Website: www.brecon.foodbank.org.uk

Email: info@brecon.foodbank.org.uk

Abergavenny Foodbank

Helping local people with emergency food previsions.

Telephone: 07340 795328

Website: www.abergavenny.foodbank.org.uk

Email: info@abergavenny.foodbank.org.uk

Ammanford Foodbank

Helping local people with emergency food provisions.

Telephone: 07804 189830

Website: www.ammanford.foodbank.org.uk

Email: info@ammanford.foodbank.org.uk

Carers Wales

Important information to know about what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after.

Telephone: 0292 0811370

Website: www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/health/looking-after-your-health/coronavirus-covid-19

Email: info@carersuk.org