Harrow and Hillingdon Early Intervention Service is for people aged 14 to 35 experiencing their first episode of psychosis. Once referred, service users can remain with the team for three to five years. The aims of service include: Early detection, assessment and effective treatment of symptoms ...

An emergency duty social worker is on duty at all times out of hours to meet urgent needs that cannot wait until the next working day. When you call, an operator will pass details over to the duty social worker, who will return your call as soon as possible and always within an hour. The social work...

The Harrow African-Caribbean Association (HACAS) is a voluntary community organisation formed in 1991 to bring together the African-Caribbean people, who live in Harrow. Through our motto 'Unity is Strength' we aim to promote the well-being and interest of our members; provide them with a meeting pl...

WELCOME TO HARROW SAMARITANS - We are a friendly group of people of all ages and backgrounds. ARE YOU INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? You don't need qualifications or experience as training is provided, but you do need to be a good listener! We help around 20,000 people a year by talking to callers on...

The West London Rape Crisis Centre is run by WGN and is part of the national network of independent Rape Crisis organisations managed by Rape Crisis England & Wales. We provide specialist support services for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, whether this is recent or histori...

Harrow Talking Therapies is a free, confidential NHS service which provides psychological treatment for depression and anxiety disorders.   Talking Therapies and counselling services are suitable for people with problems which have arisen fairly recently.  Feelings of low mood, anxiety, particular f...

Harrow Outpatient Eating Disorder Service provides specialist outpatient care for adult patients (aged over 16 years) with a range of eating problems. Interventions for outpatients, usually delivered in the form of one session per week (reducing as the patient progresses), include: Cognitive beha...

Part of the Mind network, Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest is an independent mental health charity providing support for local people. In any given year, mental health problems will affect one in four people in the UK, responsible for the largest burden of disease in the country – affect...

Off Centre is a Hackney based counselling, therapy, advice and psycho-social service for young people aged between 11 and 25 years old. Our services are free, confidential and aimed at supporting Hackney’s young people to have greater control over their lives. We support people with all kinds of em...

Sparrows (or better known as:  Hackney Sparrows Wheelchair Basketball Club) is a self-help disability registered charity. We aim to promote and raise disability and equality awareness, encourage integration, and help disabled people with their individual needs to realise their potential. We use whe...

The National Centre for Circus Arts is a registered charity and one of Europe’s leading providers of circus education. Based in a magnificent Victorian power station adjacent to Hoxton Square, we involve thousands of people in the creation and performance of circus arts every year. Over half of the ...

Talk together Bromley is a free NHS evidence-based talking therapy service for people aged 18 years and over, who are anxious, stressed, have low mood or suffer from depression. We provide a range of treatment programmes including one-to-one therapy, counselling and group work. At least one in four ...

  Free support for children, young people and their families. Our main service is the mental health and emotional wellbeing service in Bromley. Which provides a single point of access for the emotional wellbeing of young people in Bromley. 'Our vision is one in which children can enjoy life growin...

We are a unique coalition of organisations and individuals, working together to achieve our vision to: stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. The ABA has three main areas of work: Supporting learning and sharing best practice...

Family Lives was formed over forty years ago by volunteers, with the aim of ensuring that all parents had somewhere to turn before they reached crisis point. We know that the right support at the right time makes all the difference. Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis suppor...

Bullying at school and the law - what your school and the police must do about bullying and how you should report it. Containing info on: The Law (concerning Bullying) Reporting Bullying Bullying outside school A definition of Bullying

Useful information about the advice, help and treatment available in the borough for drug and alcohol users and the families and carers of drug and alcohol users. Information on the support offered in Lewisham for drug and alcohol recovery. Resources for those worried about the alcohol or drug us...

Contraception is free for most people in the UK, and there are are about 15 types to choose from. Find out what's available and where you can get it. Contraceptive methods protect against pregnancy. If you use contraception correctly, you can have sex without worrying about getting pregnant or gett...

We know it can be difficult to talk about mental health and especially hard to talk to people or ask for help. We’ve put together some tools that will help you prepare for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss your mental health. Find information and advice about speaking to a GP about your m...

We believe in emotional health and wellbeing for all. We’re a Greenwich-based charity that promotes emotional health and wellbeing, and offers a range of therapeutic services. We support people of all ages and from all walks of life, irrespective of their ability to pay. Adult services include: ...

For people who experience a mental health problem, the shame and silence can be as bad as the symptoms themselves. Your attitude to mental health could change someone’s life. Many people experience a mental health problem, so if a mate says they're fine, they might not be. A second ‘how are you?...

Youth Access is the advice and counselling network. Working with our members, we promote the YIACS model as part of local services for young people everywhere. We believe that every young person has a right to access free, high quality advice and counselling. Working with our members, we promote the...

Faces In Focus provides low cost counselling and support services to young people aged 11-25 years old with common mental health challenges. We provide low-cost counselling and support services to young people aged 11-25 years old, growing and expanding our services across all of London. Unlike mo...

At UKAT we are regularly assessing people for entry to Alcohol Rehab with mental health conditions. With our skilled doctors and psychiatrists, we can help you get the right treatment for your condition. At UKAT we have multiple drug rehab facilities that also deal with dual diagnosis clients. Our P...

Real People. Real life experiences Thousands of people have shared their experiences on film to help you understand what it's like to have a health condition such as breast cancer or arthritis. Find out more through our search bar, or the list of health conditions on the A-Z menu. On healthtalk.org...

Men's Advice Line: 0808 8010327 We are a pioneering domestic abuse organisation developing safe, effective work with male victims, perpetrators, and young people who use violence. We’ve been pioneering work to support male victims of domestic abuse from running a national helpline for male victims,...

SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable,...

Parenting can be extremely rewarding but can also have its challenges. At times these challenges can be magnified and your skills as a parent tested. “the support given to the parents/carers of offenders is excellent. The partnership has the opportunity to learn from the experience of the work of t...

Royal College of Psychiatrists has a section containing information for young people, parents and carers, about young people's mental health. It is written by psychiatrists and young people working together. We hope you find it useful. We believe everyone needs to make informed decisions about t...

Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support is at the core of our work.  This means people affected by bipolar helping others. Our integrated service consists of: More than 85 peer support groups for people affected by ...