In this section
Organisations ready to help
Government information for new arrivals
This government guide (link opens in new tab) provides lots of useful information.
Watford Food Bank
Watford Foodbank helps individuals and families in crisis by providing free emergency food as well as support until the appropriate agencies are in a position to assist. Tel 01923 804435
Mental Health Support
Call 01923 278136 and ask to speak to Katie. Or you can email the Watford Healthy Hub for support.
Flourish - Flourish is the Hertfordshire mental health and wellbeing support service for all refugees and asylum seekers aged 16+. Flourish can provide advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to those who are experiencing mental ill health, or need support with their mental wellbeing or daily challenges.
You can phone Flourish on 0203 727 3600 or email the team.
Sunflower Social Club
A place for people arriving from Ukraine to meet in a welcoming and supportive environment. Advice and help available, including a conversation class. Other activities / help include gardening club, music, mental wellbeing and a volunteer centre.
Since beginning in 2022, the club has brought together over 200 families.
- When: Every Wednesday 11am to 2pm (drop-in session).
- Location: St. Mary's Church, Church Street, Watford, WD18 0EG.
- Email the team
- Contact number: 07836 346 780.
- Run by The Formers Players Club
- Partners include: Rotary, Herts Police, West Herts College, Minds at War, Sun Sports Watford and 'Homes 4 Ukraine'.
Hospital and Community Navigation Service (HCNS) - Ukraine Support
The HCNS Ukraine Support service is a community navigation service specifically for Ukrainian guests and their hosts in Hertfordshire. The team includes Ukrainian and Russian speaking workers who can assist Ukrainian guests with a wide range of support including moving on from hosting arrangements, finding housing, getting into work, accessing education, visa queries and other concerns.
Family support
Home start - (link opens in new tab) is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times.
Money
If you have concerns about money you can get advice free from the Watford Citizens Advice Bureau Tel 0800 144 8848 or drop in to Watford Citizens Advice Bureau, St Mary’s Churchyard, High Street, Watford.
Further support available
More information about the support available for people arriving from the Ukraine arriving in Watford, can be found in our Sponsor Handbook (PDF - 1.47MB).
Further information on Ukraine support in Hertfordshire is available online.
