
Sometimes referral is indicated and sometimes it is a matter that may best be addressed in another manner.
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The Counseling Center staff is available to assist with decisions about how to be most helpful. In cases when you are not sure whether or not to refer, please call the Counseling Center and ask to speak to a counselor regarding your concerns. You can also check what other help you can get with the cost of living.A Guide for Faculty, Staff, and Students on Making a Referral to the Counseling Center If you're over 18, you can use the Turn2us benefits calculator to check which benefits you can get. Even if they can't refer you they'll give you advice on debt or problems with benefits if you need it. They'll refer you if they agree it's the best way to help you. The adviser will ask you some questions about why you still need to use the food bank. Some food banks have a limit on the number of times you can visit - but it's still worth asking if you really need the food. If you're in this situation, talk to an adviser. You'll need to get another referral before you can use the food bank again. If the food bank is run by a church or other religious group, they'll still help you if you're not religious or from a different religion.

They might give you help from their ‘household support fund’ or ‘welfare assistance scheme’. When you contact your local council, ask if they can also help you with other essential costs like clothes and petrol. You can find your local council's contact details on GOV.UK. Your local council might be able to tell you how to get a referral to a food bank. You can ask for a referral from another organisation - for example your GP, housing association or social worker. The adviser can give you advice about budgeting and any debts you have. They can also check if you should be getting any benefits you're not currently claiming and tell you about other local help you could get.


The adviser will ask you some questions to check you’re eligible for the food bank. If you’re eligible, they’ll give you a voucher for your nearest food bank. They'll usually make an appointment for you to discuss your situation with an adviser first. You can ask Citizens Advice to refer you to a food bank. Contact your local food bank to see if you need a referral. You might be able to use some food banks without a referral - for example, if it’s run by a church. You can get a referral for yourself and any family members you live with - including your partner.

You’ll usually need to get a referral to a food bank before you can use it. This includes all food banks run by the Trussell Trust. Food banks are community organisations that can help if you can’t afford the food you need.
