I have other problems that are affecting how I manage my money

Reasons

Other issues such as mental health, homelessness, addiction or gambling are hindering my finances.

Options

Who can help?

Age UK Bolton
Advice to over 50's on all benefits issues including form filling, challenges and appeals, housing options,community and social care and a range of other issues.

  The Square, 53-55 Victoria Square, Bolton BL1 1RZ
  Drop in Monday to Friday 9.30am - 1pm
  01204 382411 Monday to Friday 9am – 4.30pm

Registered social landlords provide many of the advice services described throughout this tool. Tenants of these providers may want to check first with their provider what support is on offer there.

Who can help?

Bolton at Home
We provide assistance to our tenants on a range of issues including debt, income maximisation, benefit applications/appeals and budgeting.

  98 Waters Meeting Road, Bolton BL1 8SW
  01204 328000

Onward Housing
Our dedicated money advice/financial inclusion team can provide free and confidential advice and help tenants to access emergency support.

  Renaissance Court, 2 Christie Way, West Didsbury, Manchester M21 7QY
  0300 555 0600

Clarion Housing
We can help Clarion residents access support with benefits, budgeting, utility bills and free debt advice.

  0300 500 8000 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday (10am - 5pm on Wednesdays)

Irwell Valley Homes
Money guidance can be provided, which is free and confidential. We can also help customers to access emergency support.

  Ainsdale Court, Ainsdale Road, Bolton BL3 3BP
  0300 561 1111

Mosscare St Vincent's Housing Group (MSV)
Our money management team can help tenants with rent arrears and give advice on gas, electricity, water and council tax arrears. We can also check tenants benefits including pension credits and signpost to free specialist debt advisors.

  125 Great Western Street, Manchester M14 4AA
  Open every Monday from 10am - 2pm
  0161 226 4211

Places for People
Our money advice team can support tenants with benefit claims, help with energy bills, maximise available income, manage a household budget and signpost to other support services to keep your finances in check.

  Manor Gardens, Hough Fold Way, Bolton BL2 3DR
  01772 666 446

Great Places Housing
Our money matters team can provide tenants with help/advice on budgeting, claiming welfare benefits, energy support, and generally getting finances in order.

  50 Pole Street, Bolton BL2 2DZ
  0300 123 1966 Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm
  moneymatters@greatplaces.org.uk to book your money MOT

Credit Unions are local not-for-profit firms offering savings accounts and low-cost loans subject to affordability. To find out which credit unions you are eligible to join, see find your credit union.

Who can help?

Endeavour
Provides a wide range of services and support to anyone affected by domestic violence or abuse.

  340 Chorley Old Road, Bolton BL1 4JU
  01204 394842

Who can help?

Achieve Recovery Services
Provides substance misuse treatment and recovery services to people affected by alcohol or drug misuse.

  01204 483090

Who can help?

Chapter One
Information to help understand the causes of gambling harm, and where to access the right help, including for those affected by other’s gambling.

Who can help?

Bolton Housing Options
Offers advice to people threatened with homelessness, or about to become homeless.

  Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton BL1 1RU
  01204 335900

Who can help?

Bolton talking therapies
Provides free, confidential talking therapies for those 16 plus on issues including depression, anxiety and stress.

  33 Victoria square, Bolton BL1 1RJ
  01204 483100

Free 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line for all ages
NHS service for anyone worried about their mental health or feeling as if they need support or help.

  0800 953 0285 (24 hour helpline)

Who can help?

Bolton Carers Support
Provides confidential information and support, including money and welfare advice, to unpaid carers over the age of 18.

  Thicketford Centre, Thicketford Road, Bolton BL2 2LW
  01204 363056 (lines open 24/7)

Who can help?

Ingeus
Ingeus employment services support unemployed people to get back into work. Provides support to make sure people have the skills, support, and behaviours to get jobs, gain independence and become productive employees.

  Suite 3, Ground Floor, St George's House, St George's Road, Bolton BL1 2EN
  3rd Floor, Knowsley House, Knowsley Street, Bolton BL1 2AH
  0207 265 3000