ACEs Support in Three Rivers

If you have experienced ACE’s, concerned about someone else, or concerned about the impact of current behaviour on children you know the services listed on this page are able to offer support for various needs.

If you have safeguarding concerns for any child please contact Hertfordshire Children’s Services on 0300 123 4043, in an emergency call 999.

Access to the Contextual Safeguarding Network, to better understand contextual safeguarding and what your agency can do to support this process. Resources and sign up are free.

Support for Children and Young People

• DSPL9 brings parents, education staff and local authority officers together to meet the needs of young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). For more information you can call on 0300 123 4040
• Herts Young Homeless Focusses on preventing homelessness and empowering young people. They supports 16-24 year olds to identify their housing options, support in education and family mediation. For more information you can call on 03333 202 384.
• YC Hertfordshire deliver youth work projects and programmes in addition to providing young people with one to one advice, guidance, education and work related learning. To find out what’s available in your local area call 0300 123 7538 or email yc.threerivers@hertfordshire.gov.uk
• Better Choices offers support to young people aged 12 – 17 who needs individually tailored support on emotional wellbeing, building resilience, understanding risk and how to keep themselves safe. To find out more call 01442 454 060 or email yc.threerivers@hertfordshire.gov.uk
• Childline is a private and confidential service for young people under 19 to speak to a counsellor about anything at any time, either on the phone, through email or online chat. For support call on 0800 1111
• Change Grow Live (CGL) is a holistic service for children, young people, families and adults to address problems relating to drug and alcohol use. CGL supports people to make and sustain the changes to reduce drug and/ or alcohol use safely. For more information you can call on 0800 652 3169 or email herts@cgl.org.uk
• Families First is a hub that provide information on services for children and families available in the local area. For more information you can call on 01438 844038.

Services for Adults

• Herts Mind Network provide a range of support for adults with mental ill health, from peer support to courses. For more information you can call on 020 3727 3600.
• Three Rivers Community Support Service (CSS) provides individually tailored holistic support to Three Rivers residents over 18 who are experiencing mental ill health or poor wellbeing. For more information you can call on 01923 727356 or email css@hertfordshiremind.org.
• Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide. They provide support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. For support 24 hours a day call on 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org
• Change Grow Live (CGL) is a holistic service for children, young people, families and adults to address problems relating to drug and alcohol use. CGL supports people to make and sustain the changes to reduce drug and/ or alcohol use safely. For more information you can call on 0800 652 3169 or email herts@cgl.org.uk
• The Living Room provides peer support group therapy to residents suffering with an addiction, in addition to specific projects focussed on relationships and eating disorders and support for family and carers. For more information you can call on 0300 365 0304 or email enquiries@thelivingroom.me.uk
• Turning point supports people suffering from addition, mental ill health and learning difficulties. They offer a range of services dependent on need to support people in managing their health.
• Domestic Abuse Service (DAS) is a support service available for over 18’s experiencing domestic abuse within Three Rivers. For more information you can call on 01923 727141 or email dac@hertfordshiremind.org
• Domestic Abuse Prevention Service (DAP) is a service for over 18’s in Three Rivers who want support to change behaviour that may be causing a partner, ex partner or family member distress or harm. For more information you can call on 01923 727141 or email dacp@hertfordshiremind.org
• Refuge (Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy) offer county-wide support to people experiencing all forms of domestic abuse, including those at highest risk of serious harm. For more information you can call on 0300 790 6772
• Safer Places is an independent charity that provides a range of services to adults and children affected by all forms of domestic abuse. Services include safe accommodation and outreach. For more information call on 0330 102 5811
• New Hope Trust is a charity that supports adults who are homeless, or vulnerably housed. They provide emergency accommodation as well as support and accommodation throughout the service. For more information call 01923 210 680.
• Herts Help offer adults with guidance on local services and where to turn to. You can call on 0300 123 4044 or email info@hertshelp.net
• Contextual Safeguarding: Access to the Contextual Safeguarding Network, to better understand contextual safeguarding and what your agency can do to support this process. Resources and sign up are free.
• NAPAC offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect. You can call on 0808 801 0331 or email support@napac.org.uk.