Community Resource Centre

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	The Community Resource Centre at 38 Church Road, Burgess Hill is, as its name implies a resource for use by the people of Burgess Hill. It houses a number of organisations dedicated to helping people in a variety of ways, ranging from advice to help with day-to-day living. The Centre has been provided by Burgess Hill Town Council in its former offices. Read on and find out about the services available: CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU HELP AT HOME PLUS (MID SUSSEX) MID SUSSEX (SOUTH) COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICES VOLUNTEER INFORMATION POINT
	*Citizens Advice Bureau* Telephone : 01444 458377 (for advice) 01444 454575 (for administration) National Website : http://www.nacab.org.uk/
	The CAB offers free, confidential advice on any subject, ranging from debt to housing, immigration to law. It also recommends improvements to local and national policy, based on the experience of clients' problems. CAB is an independent body and gives impartial advice. Ninety percent of the personnel involved nationally are volunteers and more are needed. Last year Burgess Hill's Bureau handled over nine thousand issues, many relating to benefits, housing, employment and debt. The Bureau also undertakes a County Court Representation Scheme.
	The Bureau's opening hours are : Monday - 9.30am - 12.30pm Tuesdays - 9.30am - 12.30pm Wednesday - 9.30am - 12.30pm Thursdays - 9.30am - 12.30pm Fridays - Closed
	*Help at Home Plus (Mid Sussex)* Telephone : 01444 254819 Email : help@homeplus@btinternet.com
	The group offers a community service to assist the elderly and other clients with their household chores and shopping. The main aim is to enable older people and other members of the community to continue living independently at home, by helping with tasks that are essential for everyday living. The service is available from Monday to Friday between 9.00am - 4.00pm for a minimum of 1 hour and maximum of 2/3 hours a week
	*Mid Sussex South Council for Voluntary Service* Telephone : 01444 258102 Email : midsussexsouth@cvsms.solis.co.uk Local Website: www.midsussexsouthcvs.ik.com National Website : http://www.nacvs.org.uk/
	Mid Sussex (South) Council for Voluntary Service, more popularly known as the CVS, acts as an umbrella organisation to Community Groups and voluntary organisations. It provides a wide range of information and support to community and voluntary groups in the Burgess Hill area, bringing them together for mutual support to identify local needs and develop ideas for action. Services provided include funding information, training events and a regular newsletter packed with useful information. A meeting room, with kitchen facility, can be hired at very reasonable rates by local community groups and voluntary organisations. The room seats up to 50 people, has wheelchair access and a hearing loop system. A TV and video, overhead projector and flip chart are available on request.
	*Volunteer Information Point* Telephone : 01444 870711 Email :vip_cvsms@copperstream.co.uk Local Website: www.midsussexsouthcvs.ik.com National Website : http://www.nacvs.org.uk/
	This is located adjacent to the CVS office. Opening Hours: Monday - Closed Tuesday - 9.00 am - 1.00pm Wednesday - 9.00 am - 1.00pm Thursday - 9.00 am - 1.00pm Friday - Closed Contact Jenny Garrard, the Volunteer Information Point Manager, on the contact details listed above.