Help groups
Whatever the issue or the problem, there's probably a group or organisation out there that can help. Here are just a few local ones with websites. Get in touch if you know of any more.
Age Concern Cymru
http://www.accymru.org.uk
Age Concern Cymru aims to give a voice to the older generation in Wales and ensure they lead a fair and fulfilled life. It has a helpful and easy to use site that covers everything you need to know about the organisation, as well as facts about older people living in Wales.
Care and Repair Cymru
http://www.careandrepair.org.uk
Care and Repair Cymru has agencies to help elderly and disabled people with home repair and maintenance. The service includes advice on housing options, monitoring of the quality of building work as well as support and assistance when arranging alternative accommodation.
Cymdeithas Tai Eryri
http://taieryri.co.uk
This charitable housing association provides homes for rent and also low-cost home ownership schemes. It aims for people to afford high quality homes as well as contributing towards the development of communities in North West Wales.
GISDA
http://www.gisda.org
GISDA is a local group aiming to help and support young, single and homeless people in the Gwynedd area. It offers suitable permanent accommodation which ranges from hostels to shared flats for people aged between 16 and 25 who are homeless.
Welsh Women's Aid
http://www.welshwomensaid.org/
This site explains what domestic abuse is and how you can give or receive help. There's plenty of advice and information, including links to groups in Gwynedd, Conwy and Anglesey, and a page for children who are affected.
Suggested by Llinos Alun.
Touchstones 12
http://www.touchstones12.org.uk/
Find out how this Bay charity is helping people rebuild their lives from rock bottom, helping sufferers from drug, alcohol and substance dependency. There are some heartening personal stories.
Suggested by Danie Strydom, Colwyn Bay.
SNAP Cymru
http://www.snapcymru.org/
Special Needs Advisory Project (SNAP Cymru) provides free help and support for families with children and young people who have special educational needs. The site has a useful Frequently Asked Questions section to help families gain a better understanding of their child's learning difficulties.
Agoriad
http://www.agoriad.org.uk/
Agoriad is a charitable company based in Bangor providing training and assistance for people with learning and mental health difficulties in Gwynedd and Anglesey.
Ty Gwydr/The Greenhouse
http://www.dbdbangor.org/
Greenhouse is a community centre in Bangor run by volunteers to promote, support and accommodate local community groups. Office space, conference rooms and computers are available at the centre for groups to use for classes and meetings.
Volunteering Wales
http://www.volunteering-wales.net
This site is extremely useful for would-be volunteers. If you need advice on how to get started, click on one of the helpful links on the left. If you know what you want, then select your local area and type of work you're interested in, and away you go.
Suggested by Alan Edwards from Conwy
Young Conwy
http://www.youngconwy.com
This site for young people in the county of Conwy is chock full of really helpful information. In the four main categories - Live, Work, Play, Downloads - you can find details on where you can find help with bullying, health problems, your rights as a young worker and lots, lots more. There's also space to tell the world about your band, things you get up to in Conwy, and forthcoming events.
Suggested by Lynne Jones
Dafydd Jones
http://www.dafyddjones.org
Information on bullying, eating disorders and size problems by a Welshman who suffered bullying while at school in Porthmadog. Includes personal stories and support sites.
Hafal
http://www.hafal.org/
This charity supports people with severe mental illness right across Wales. Click on the 'In your area' link at the top of the page to find local services.
Wales Air Ambulance
http://www.walesairambulance.com/
Funded entirely by charitable donations, this organisation operates the North Wales Air Ambulance from Caernarfon Airport, as well as two others. Explore the site to find out what they do and how to help.
Suggested by Anna Evans.
Meningitis Research Foundation
http://www.meningitis.org/
Information on meningitis and septicaemia for parents, students, health professionals and researchers, plus help for those who have already been affected by the diseases.
Digartref Ynys Môn
http://www.digartrefynysmon.co.uk
The Anglesey organisation helping young people get established in their own homes has a day centre in Holyhead and runs a range of programmes oulined on the site.
Conwy Voluntary Services Council
http://www.cvsc.co.uk/
This clearly-designed site is packed with information about the umbrella body which develops voluntary and community activity in Conwy county. If you're looking for help or ideas, start here.
Suggested by Jan Smith
Gwynedd SANDS (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity)
http://www.gwyneddsands.co.uk/
This user-friendly website gives information on all aspects of support offered by Gwynedd SANDS, based at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital Bangor. This includes details on support groups and services as well as the opportunity to share stories and photos.
Suggested by Llinos Eames Jones from Bontnewydd
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