Lifeskills & Wellbeing Directory

see links below for information and access to helpful services

Substance Use

Haringey

The Grove Drug Treatment Service - Haringey Drug Service provides drug treatment for adults in Haringey

haringeydrugservice@blenheimcdp.org.uk

020 8702 6220

HAGA Alcohol Service - Haringey Alcohol Service provides alcohol recovery services for adults in Haringey.

hello@haga.co.uk

020 8800 6999

Haringey Recovery Service - Haringey Recovery Service provides recovery services for adults in Haringey.

haringeyrecovery@mungosbroadway.org.uk

020 8801 3999

Insightful Families - INSIGHTFUL FAMILIES takes a holistic approach to working with everyone impacted by alcohol.

http://www.insightplatformharingey.co.uk/

020 8493 8525

Islington

Better Lives - Better Lives is an integrated drug and alcohol service delivered by Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with WDP and Humankind.

https://www.candi.nhs.uk/our-services/better-lives-islingtons-drug-and-alcohol-service

020 3317 6099

London Wide

Enable - Enfield - We provide specialist treatment across two sites to anyone over the age of 18 living in Enfield who is worried about their alcohol or drug use.

beh-tr.enable@nhs.net

020 8379 6010

Turning Point - We provide services ranging from one to one key working, to group work, prescribing and access to in-patient options. Our team will support you to build a treatment plan based on your circumstances.

https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/

0330 303 8080

LGBTQ+

Mind in Haringey - The Haringey Wellbeing Network run a LGBTQI+ peer support group every Monday 10am-11am at Mind in Haringey: Station House, 73c Stapleton Hall Road, N4 3QF.

haringeywellbeingnetwork@mih.org.uk

Wise Thoughts - Provides online meetups (during lockdown) via zoom for support and connecting with others. Also offers 1-2-1 advice, help and support and online yoga

https://wisethoughts.org/

Islington Mind (Outcome) - Client-led LGBTQI+ service ran by a LGBTQI+ team for 15 years. During COVID-19 services are delivered remotely including online social groups

sigal.avni@islingtonmind.org.uk

020 7272 5038 (open Tue and Wed: 10am-4pm)

ELOP – East London’s LGBTQ Centre - Community-led mental health & wellbeing charity offering a range of advice, information, counselling and support services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans* (LGB&T) communities

http://www.elop.org

info@elop.org

020 8509 3898

London Friend - Provides counselling and support service for LGBT+ communities. Runs a range of support groups and social activities for example for lesbians/bisexual women, for black, asian and BME women, a non-scene men’s group.

http://www.londonfriend.org.uk

office@londonfriend.org.uk

: 020 7837 3337

Opening Doors London - Provides information and support services to and with older (50+) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people across London.

http://www.openingdoorslondon.org.uk

info@openingdoorslondon.org.uk

020 7239 0400

Galop - London’s LGBT anti-violence and abuse charity. They give advice and support to people who have experienced biphobia, homophobia, transphobia, sexual violence or domestic abuse. They also support lesbian, gay, bi, Trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system.

https://galop.org.uk/

LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428 Conversion Therapy Helpline 0800 130 3335 LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline 020 7704 2040

Albert Kennedy Trust - Organisation focused on the housing needs of LGBTQI young people.

http://www.akt.org.uk/

020 7831 6562

Switchboard - A confidential LGBTQI+ helpline that helps offers listening, advice, understanding and signposting.

https://switchboard.lgbt/ – Online chat available on the website Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt (72 hours response time)

0300 330 0630 (open 10am to 10pm every day

Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gays (FFLAG) - FFLAG is a national organisation dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons. They offer support through a central telephone helpline, email and website.

http://www.fflag.org.uk

info@fflag.org.uk

0854 652 0311 (9am–9pm)

Depend - An organisation offering free, confidential and non-judgmental advice, information and support to all family members, partners, spouses and friends of transsexual people

http://www.depend.org.uk

info@depend.org.uk

Families Together London - A London-based support group for the parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people.

http://www.familiestogetherlondon.com

hatta@familiestogetherlondon.com

020 8874 4214 or 07986 087 975

Gendered Intelligence - Gendered Intelligence runs arts programmes, creative workshops, mentoring, youth group sessions and camping trips for trans youth (under 25) across the UK. London-based meetings are in Camden.

http://www.genderedintelligence.co.uk/

Mermaids - Support and information for children and teenagers who are trying to cope with gender identity issues and for their families and carers.

http://www.mermaidsuk.org.uk

info@mermaidsuk.org.uk

0844 334 0550

56T - 56T offers a range of sexual health and wellbeing services for the trans and non-binary community, in a dedicated space. These services include sexual health screenings, hormone-monitoring blood tests, and PREP. The clinic runs from 16:30-19:00 every Wednesday evening.

http://www.dean.st/trans-non-binary

020 3315 5656

GIRES - Aims to inform the wider public of issues surrounding gender identity and transsexualism. It is also a resource for gender dysphoric people and their families, medical and other professionals who provide their care.

http://www.gires.org.uk

info@gires.org.uk

01372 801554

The Gender Trust - Aims to inform the wider public of issues surrounding gender identity and transsexualism. It is also a resource for gender dysphoric people and their families, medical and other professionals who provide their care.

http://www.gendertrust.org.uk

info@gendertrust.org.uk

01527 894 838

FTM London - Offers advice and support to ‘female-to-male’ transsexual and transgender people, and to families and professionals. Practical information and meetings for members

http://www.ftmlondon.org.uk

f2mlondon@hotmail.com

07506 894 173

Spectra - Provides health and wellbeing services for trans* and non-binary people, from across London. Drop in groups, counselling, social sexual health services

http://spectra-london.org.uk/trans-gender-services

info@spectra-london.org.uk

: 0800 587 8302

TransPlus - TransPlus is a pilot gender dysphoria service started in July 2020, at 56 Dean Street. TransPlus is the UK’s first integrated NHS Gender Dysphoria, Sexual Health and HIV service. Services provided include assessment and diagnosis of gender dysphoria, hormone therapy, speech and language therapy, referrals for gender-affirming surgeries, and psychosexual therapy.

http://www.wearetransplus.co.uk/

chelwest.transplusinfo@nhs.net

020 3315 9576

Antidote - The UK’s only LGBT run and targeted drug and alcohol support service which works in partnership with NHS and other services. See website for services and locations.

http://londonfriend.org.uk/get-support/drugsandalcohol

antidote@londonfriend.org.uk

020 7833 1674 (Mon–Fri, 10am–6pm)

OneBodyOneFaith (formerly Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement) - Christians challenging homophobia and providing support for LGBT Christians. Activities in various locations.

http://www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk/

01636 673 072

Safra Project - The Safra Project is working on issues relating to lesbian, bisexual and/or transgender women who identify as Muslim religiously and/or culturally (Muslim LBT women).

http://www.facebook.com/safra-project-116664066494

Jewish Lesbian and Gay Group - Primarily a social rather than religious group and most of their religious events tend to follow Progressive/Reform traditions although they do have Orthodox members.

http://www.jglg.org.uk

info@jglg.org.uk

07504 924742

Imaan - Imaan supports LGBT Muslim people, their families and friends, to address issues of sexual orientation within Islam. It provides a safe space and support network to address issues of common concern. Runs an on-line network and monthly meetings in central London.

http://www.imaan.org.uk

imaanlgbtq@gmail.com

020 3393 5188

Persian LGBT Advisory Services - A national asylum and refugee organisation which provides support and assistance to Persian speakers such as Afghan, Tajikistan and Iranian Asylum seekers in the UK.

http://www.persianlgbt.org.uk

mshirali@persianlgbt.org.uk

0844 772 1985

UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group - Helpline and support meetings offering information and advice for lesbians and gay men on claiming asylum and other immigration issues.

http://www.uklgig.org.uk

admin@uklgig.org.uk

020 7922 7811 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm)

Stonewall Housing - A specialist LGBT housing advice, referrals service and support provider. Providing housing support for LGBT people in their own homes, supported housing for young LGBT people, free confidential housing advice for LGBT people of all ages.

http://www.stonewallhousing.org

info@stonewallhousing.org

020 7359 5767

The Outside Project - The Outside Project is an LGBTIQ+ Community Shelter, Centre and Domestic Abuse Refuge in response to those within the LGBTIQ+ community who feel endangered, who are homeless, ‘hidden’ homeless and feel that they are on the outside of services due to historical and present prejudice in society and in their homes.

http://www.lgbtoutside.org/

Pink Law (Legal Advice Centre) - A free legal advice center for the LGBT community provided by volunteers from Queen Mary’s, University of London.

lac@qmul.ac.uk

020 7882 3931

Cultural, Communities & Religious

Bernie Grants Art Centre - Art and cultural venue

https://www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk/

Faith Regan Foundation - Multi-faith charity working to reduce social exclusion

https://thefrf.org/

Haringey Irish Centre - Irish community centre

https://www.facebook.com/HICCCN17

020 8885 3490

Assunnah Islamic Centre - Muslim community mosque and centre

http://www.assunnah.co.uk/

020 8808 7951

Barka uk-Reconnection Project - Social reintegration and reconnection project for excluded Eastern European migrants

http://www.barkauk.org/about/

0744 042 9760

Ethiopian Christian Fellowship Church - Ethiopian Evangelical Christian Church

http://www.ecfcuk.org/index.php

020 7278 0010

Bridge Renewal Trust - Haringey community based charity

https://www.bridgerenewaltrust.org.uk/

020 8442 7640

Lordship Hub - Haringey Local community centre

https://lordshiphub.org.uk/

0208 885 5684

Selby Centre - Employability, courses, gardening

https://www.selbytrust.co.uk/

Haringey Community Gold - Community youth space, mental health, employability, leadership skills

https://www.youthspace.haringey.gov.uk/services-young-people/haringey-community-gold

Physical Health

Sexual Health and Relationships

Clifden Centre - Sexual Health Clinic - Telephone Assessments

https://www.shl.uk/clinic/clifden-centre

020 8510 5555

SHL Sexual Health London - Free sexual health postal kit availables and sexual health information

https://www.shl.uk/

Positive East - HIV support and prevention

https://www.positiveeast.org.uk/

+44 020 7791 2855

Terrance Higgins Trust - HIV and sexual health organisation

https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services

0808 802 1221

Physical Health

Local GP - Find and register with your local GP

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp

NHS Better Health / One You - Free healthcare advice for making healthy lifestyle changes

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/

Embrace UK - Support to disadvantaged groups including migrants and refugees with education, protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress.

http://www.embraceuk.org/index.php

0208 801 9224

UASC Health - Health needs assessments for unaccompanied asylum seeking children

https://www.uaschealth.org/

Well Street Dentist - Hackney based, accepts patients from outside boroughs

https://www.nhs.uk/services/dentist/well-street-dental-clinic/V002676

020 8533 0626

NHS Dentist - Find a dentist taking on new registrations near you

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist

Immigration

Right to Remain - Toolkit for asylum applications and interviews

https://righttoremain.org.uk/toolkit/

Coram's Childrens Legal Centre - Children and migrant childrens right charity, legal advice

https://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/

Haringey Migrant Centre - Immigration, housing and welfare advice

https://haringeymsc.org/

020 4566 7412 Phone lines open 10am Thurs

Akwaaba - Sunday migrant community centre in Hackney

https://akwaaba.org.uk/

Praxis - Charity for migrants and refugees in crisis, immigration advice

https://www.praxis.org.uk/

020 7729 7985

Hope for the Young - Mentoring for young refugees

https://hopefortheyoung.org.uk/

074481 55126

Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants - Legal Advice for migrants and refugees

https://www.jcwi.org.uk/

You Vs You - Advice and guidance, employability, mental health, personal development

http://www.youvsyoultd.co.uk/

074936 49726

Refugee Education - Information about access to education for young refugees

https://www.reuk.org/home

Breaking Barriers - Employment for refugees

https://breaking-barriers.co.uk/

020 4541 0155

Hackney Migrant Centre - Free Immigration advisory service

https://hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk/

07961 014182 phones open on Monday only 10-12.30 to book appt

Register of immigration advisors -

Find an immigration adviser - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Financial

Debt advice

Step Change - Debt management plans including Debt relief orders

http://www.stepchange.org/

Turn to Us - Debt and benefits advice, free help line, grant finder for utility bills

www.turn2us.org.uk

0808 802 2000

Citizens Advice Bureu - See legal section

National Debt Advice Line - Expert telephone and online advice for debt management

http://www.debtadviceline.uk/

Toynbee Hall - Legal advice and debt advice. Based in Commercial Street, E1

https://www.toynbeehall.org.uk/free-advice/

020 7392 2953

Benefits

GOV.UK - benefit calculations - Government site which provides links to 'Turn to Us' and 'Entitled to'

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Money saving expert - Founded by Martin Lewis. Expert online opinion on switching utilites, credit cards, tax issues, benefits and budgeting

https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/

Grants & Funds

Benevolent Society of St Patrick grant - Hardship funds for individuals from the Irish community. Managed by the London Irish Centre

https://londonirishcentre.org/our-services/hardship-grants/

0207 916 2222

National Zakat Foundation - Large grants for housing, financial hardship, education and employment

https://nzf.org.uk/apply-for-zakat/

Cosaraf - Religious based charity for hardship funds. Criteria varies

https://www.cosaraf.org/what-we-do/hardship-grants/

Other

Credit Union - Low costs loans and support for saving whilst managing existing debts

http://www.creditunion.co.uk/

020 3773 1751

Dosh Financial Advocacy - Supporting people with a learning disability to be more independent

https://www.dosh.org/

0300 303 1288

Money House - For Young people due to move into Social Housing. Participants gain practical financial and digital skills to pay their rent, bills and living costs

https://www.housingevolutions.eu/project/the-money-house-youth-homelessness-prevention-programme/

Food cycle - Food bank to support with hardship

http://www.foodcycle.org.uk/

Fare share - Food bank to support with hardship

https://fareshare.org.uk/getting-food/

Food bank - Food bank directory

https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/

Children & Family

Family Action - Family support services

https://www.family-action.org.uk/

familyline@family-action.org.uk

0808 802 6666 Text: 07537 404 282

Children’s society - Local children's charity

https://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/

0300 303 7000

City of London family information service - Information for local authority and non statutory family services

https://www.fis.cityoflondon.gov.uk/directory

City of London SEND Local Offer - Information for learning disabilities and impairments for education and development at school

https://www.fis.cityoflondon.gov.uk/send-local-offer

City of London Parenting Resources - partnering information London directory

https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/services/children-and-families

NSPCC Our services - national charity for children

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/our-services/

help@nspcc.org.uk

0808 800 5000

NSPCC Support for parents - Information and support for parents

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/

help@nspcc.org.uk

0808 800 5000

NSPCC Separation and Divorce - Information and support for families during separation

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/separation-and-divorce/

help@nspcc.org.uk

0808 800 5000

Education Care Plan ( EHCP) - Education plan process for children families and schools

https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/extra-SEN-help

Barnardo’s helping families - Family support services

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/helping-families

supporterrelations@barnardos.org.uk.

0800 008 7005

GOV.UK Sure Start Children's Centre - Local children centres

https://www.gov.uk/find-sure-start-childrens-centre

GOV.UK Find free early education and childcare - Nursery bursaries

https://www.gov.uk/find-free-early-education

GOV.UK Financial help if you have children - Welfare benefit information

https://www.gov.uk/browse/childcare-parenting/financial-help-children

Childs Law Advice Families - children's services

https://childlawadvice.org.uk/

0300 330 5480

Net mums - parent directory and social network

https://www.netmums.com/

Net mums - Young fathers

YOUNG FATHERS - Young Parents Advice (frg.org.uk)

Young People

Catch22 - designed and delivered services in people and communities.

https://www.catch-22.org.uk/

020 7336 4800

Discovery Young Hackeny - Young peoples service

https://www.younghackney.org/

youth hubs - youth paricipation

https://www.younghackney.org/organisations/youth-clubs/

Haringey Youth, Community and Participation Team - Council

https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-and-families/services-young-people

020 8489 1410

Haringey Youth Space - Young peoples service

https://www.youthspace.haringey.gov.uk/

youthspace@haringey.gov.uk

Bruce Grove Youth Space - youth club

https://www.youthspace.haringey.gov.uk/node/104

access to sport - sports

https://accesstosports.org.uk/

info@accesstosports.org.uk

Young socialist - young people against capitalist system

https://youngsocialists.org.uk/

Commuity centres

Hackney community - get involved

https://hackney.gov.uk/get-involved

Haringey community - get involved

https://www.haringey.gov.uk/community/connected-communities

Employment

London Wide

Ingeus - Support to get back to work

http://www.ingeus.com/uk/what-we-do

0207 265 3000

Reed in Partnership - Employment, skills and training advice and job opportunities

http://www.reedinpartnership.co.uk/services/

Beam - Fundraising platform to provide funding for people to get new jobs and homes

www. beam.org/about

0203 819 3509

Hackney

Hackney Works - Sector-specific training, Apprenticeships and local job opportunities

http://www.opportunities.hackney.gov.uk/support/

naina.kent@hackney.gov.uk

07775 018102 / 020 8820 7172

Haringey

Haringey Works - Sector-specific training, Apprenticeships and local job opportunities

http://www.haringey.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/haringey-works

Other

Breaking Barriers - Support to build knowledge, confidence and experience they need to secure stable employment

http://www.breaking-barriers.co.uk/

020 4541 0155

Renaisi - Employment support and training for refugees- check area criteria first

www.renaisi.com/rise/

South London Office: 020 3418 0420/ North London Office 020 3146 3030

Suited and Booted - Free clothing and interview preparations. Based in the City of London, E2

http://www.suitedbootedcentre.org.uk/

07808 531 654

Mental Health

London wide

IAPT - Find an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) in London

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-a-psychological-therapies-service/

Kooth (young people) - Quick access for support. Commissioned by the NHS, Local Authorities, charities and businesses to provide anonymous and personalised mental health support for Children and Young People

https://www.koothplc.com/our-products/young-people

0203 984 9337

Rethink - Service provider in certain boroughs. Telephone advocacy available

https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/advice-and-information-service/

0808 801 0525

Mind services

Mind in Haringey - Part of the Haringey Wellbeing Network. Counselling, advocacy and sign posting. Supporting Black lives project enables fast track counselling for BAME community

https://www.mindinharingey.org.uk/our-services/

0208 340 2474

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest - Counselling, advocay and other services

https://www.mindchwf.org.uk/our-services/

0208 985 4239.

IRIE Mind - New Hackney mental health initiative , run by and for the African-Caribbean community in Hackney

https://iriemind.org/

07554-451296 or 07515-575664

Islington Mind - Counselling, advocay and other services

https://www.islingtonmind.org.uk/

020 3301 9850

Haringey

Let’s Talk IAPT - Taking therapy for over 16's in Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. Self referals accepted

http://www.lets-talk-iapt.nhs.uk/make-a-referral/

Council Directory - Links for statutory services, primarily for people with more severe mental health

https://www.haringey.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/mental-health-and-wellbeing/haringey-adult-mental-health-services

Young People's services

YoungMinds - Advice and information for young people. Also provides staff training.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/find-help/

NHS Children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) - Childrens mental health assessment service

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-services/Child%20and%20adolescent%20mental%20health%20services%20(CAMHS)/LocationSearch/2157

Housing

General housing advice

Shelter - Emergency helpline 365 days a year re: housing issue, evictions or homelessness

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/homelessness

Crisis Skylight (Old Street) - One to one support, advice and courses for homeless people or people who have recently been homeless

https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/london/

0300 636 1967

Crisis Croydon - One to one support, advice and courses for homeless people or people who have recently been homeless. Help homeless people find and keep a rented home.

https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/croydon/

0203 848 1700

Women's refuges: Women's Aid - Directory of DV services including finding a safe haven or refuge

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/domestic-abuse-directory/

Council

Hackney housing Options - Homeless and overcrowded applications, Housing registeration, support to access private rented market

https://hackney.gov.uk/housing-options

020 8356 2300 (after 6pm)

Tower Hamlets Housing Options - Housing options finder to point you to the right department

https://forms.towerhamlets.gov.uk/service/Housing_options_finder

020 8356 2929

Croydon Council Housing Support - Self help tool for homeless applications. Council housing applications from this page

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/housing/housing-support/homelessness/coronavirus-housing-needs-and-homelessness

020 8726 6000 

Islington Housing Advice - Homeless self referral form

https://www.islington.gov.uk/housing/finding-a-home/homelessness

0207 527 2000

Haringey Council Housing & homeless applications - Housing options self referral form

https://www.haringey.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice/homelessness/contact-housing-advice

020 8489 1000

Floating support

SHP Multidisciplinary Floating Support Service - Support to sustain yout tenancy and access local services. Now based at Holloway rd. Online details out of date.

0204 509 8469

Hestia Floating Support Croydon (DV and Mental health services) - Support to sustain yout tenancy and access local services

https://www.hestia.org/croydon

020 3879 3630 or 07823 34670

Engage Haringey' Riverside Care & Support (Floating Support) - Support to sustain yout tenancy and access local services

https://www.riverside.org.uk/in-your-neighbourhood/haringey/care-and-support/engage-haringey/

0800 953 4045

Other Support Sevices

Victim Support - Support for victims violence, harassment or domestic violence

https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

Banking - Banking for homeless

https://www.hsbc.co.uk/togetherwethrive/no-fixed-address/