Aged 13 – 18+ years old
Help and support for young people aged 13 - 18+ years old
Action for Children - Sidekick for support
07888 868 059
Arts for Life Project
The Arts for Life Project provides therapeutic, creative arts support for children and young people aged between 6 and 25 years old. Based on the Hillingdon and Harrow border, the charity supports those with special needs, including ADHD, autism (ASD), anxiety, and depression through one-to-one, group, and skills-based programs.
Key details regarding the age of support:
- Doodle Den
- Together Thrive
- Creative Crew
- Skills For Life
- Create and Chat
- Various workshops
We encourage integration, communication and education for mental wellbeing, covering a wide spectrum of ability for all young people. The project provides services and support programmes that have been proven to create happier, healthier individuals, both mentally and physically.
Our range of activities focus on integrating those with mental health and learning difficulties into the wider community. We support families within Harrow and Hillingdon Boroughs and close surrounding counties. Referrals are accepted from Parents/Carers and any Children/Young People Professionals by email, phone and the referral form.
Locations:
- Arts for Life Project, Forge House, Forge Lane (off Hallowell Road), Northwood, HA6 1DP
- The Doodle Den, St Mathews Church Community Hall Annexe, Hallowell Road, Northwood, HA6 1DW
Organisation: Arts for Life Project
Service Type: Activities for Children with Additional Needs
Website: www.artsforlifeproject.org
Telephone: 020 8064 0822
AIMS mentoring programme
The AIMS mentoring support programme is an early help service that delivers a range of mentoring based personal development activities for children and young people aged between 11 and 19 (up to 25 with SEN), including those who require additional support to overcome challenges to their personal, academic, and social progression.
The programme’s service delivery objectives are to:
- Provide referred children and young people meeting the programme criteria with a weekly meeting with a trained adult mentor over a time frame based on their identified needs, 12 weeks is our standard offer, but this can be amended based on assessment of need;
- Support children and young people to address challenges to their personal, academic, and social progression by co-creating a personal action plan of activities;
- Engage children and young people in targeted activities to address key life and social issues, including supporting physical and emotional health & wellbeing, supporting engagement with employment, education or training, building confidence and self-esteem, addressing challenging behavior and encouraging positive behaviors, supporting the development of independent living skills;
- Provide children and young people with information about, and support their engagement with, positive activities in their local community; and,
- Provide children and young people with opportunities to meet with other young people and develop key social skills through participation in weekly drop-in sessions.
Please note that this programme is accessed by referral only, click here for more information about our Targeted Programmes: Targeted programmes for children and young people – Hillingdon Council
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer
Telephone: 01895 277222
Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk
Being Me programme
Being Me is a programme for children aged 8 to 17-years-old who have witnessed domestic abuse. Through the programme children will explore self-esteem, healthy relationships and personal safety.
Please note that this programme is accessed by referral only, click here for more information about our Targeted Programmes: Targeted programmes for children and young people – Hillingdon Council
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer
Telephone: 01895 277222
Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk
Best For You mental health support for young people
Best For You exists to make it easier for young people and their families to access mental health support that’s right for them. It includes information about mental health, digital tools for people across the UK, and innovative mental health services for young people in North West London.
Lots of different services and organisations in Hillingdon offer support for young people. This page contains information about all of the different ways to get support.
Organisation:
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Service Type:
Health and Wellbeing
Website:
CAAS Support Services for ADHD
The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) provides support services for ADHD and autism, focusing on children, young people (aged 8–25), and adults (18+). They offer, parental support for ages 0–25, social/creative groups for ages 11–24, and individual, tailored support for young people, covering early years to post-25.
Key Age Groups and Services:
- Children & Young People (Ages 8–25): One-to-one, social/creative groups (including a girls’ group), and courses (e.g., WhyTry).
- Parents & Carers: Support for those with children aged 0–25, including parenting workshops (e.g., 1-2-3 Magic).
- Adults (Ages 18+): Support for adults with ADHD/autism, including support groups, workshops (e.g., PIP application help), and, body doubling sessions.
Locations: Television House, 269 Field End Road, Eastcote, HA4 9XA (directions displayed on map)
Organisation: Centre for ADHD and Autism Support CAAS
Service Type: Support and Community Groups
Website: www.adhdandautism.org/services/adults/
Mobile: 020 8429 1552
Email: enquiries@adhdandautism.org
Cruse Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support provides assistance to all age groups, from young children to adults. Their specialist Children & Young People (CYP) service supports individuals aged 7–25 across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while the national helpline and general services are available to anyone, including children and adults.
Key details on age-specific support from Cruse include:
- Children & Young People (CYP): Tailored, in-person, and remote support is available for children and young people aged 7–25. Some local services may offer one-to-one support for children under 18.
- Adults: Support is available to adults aged 18 and over, who can self-refer for help.
- Helpline (0808 808 1677): There is no minimum age to call the, with support offered to children (from age 4) and adults.
- Referrals: Children under 18 can be referred by a parent or carer.
Support methods include one-to-one, group sessions, telephone, video, and in-person, with specialized support for schools and communities.
Organisation: Cruse
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.cruse.org.uk/
Telephone: 0808 808 1677
Community Eating Disorder Service for Children and Young People
We offer help and support to children and young people aged 17 or under who have a suspected or confirmed eating disorder diagnosis.
Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, a dietician, paediatrician and psychological therapists offer assessment, diagnosis and intervention on a range of suspected and confirmed eating disorders including:
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Atypical anorectic and bulimic eating disorder
We accept referrals from GPs, other healthcare professionals, schools and colleges.
If you are unsure whether this service is suitable for you, please speak to a member of our duty team who will be able to advise you.
You can call us on 020 7685 6620.
Service Details
Organisation:
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust
Service Type:
Health and Wellbeing
Website:
Telephone:
0207 685 6620
Email:
CYP Co-ordinator
The CYP Co-ordinator is a non-clinical support role for children and young people aged 2–17 and their families. The aim is simple: to help you find the right support at the right time.
This service is especially helpful if you have emotional or mental health worries. The CYP Co-ordinator acts as a friendly point of contact, helping you understand what support is available and how to access it, so care feels more joined up and less confusing.
Whether you’re looking for someone to talk to, local activities, support groups, our co-ordinator will take the time to listen, help you feel comfortable, and find the support that is right for you.
Where the service is available
At present, the service is available to children and young people registered with the following GP practices in Uxbridge and West Drayton: Belmont Medical Centre, Brunel Medical Centre, Central Uxbridge Surgery, Hillingdon Health Centre, Oakland Medical Centre, Otterfield Medical Centre, The High Street Practice, The Green Medical Centre, Yiewsley Family Practice.
You can contact your GP surgery to request an appointment.
If you’re not sure whether your GP practice is included, your surgery can provide more information.
EACH Counselling
EACH Counselling and Support in Hillingdon provides specialist services for various age groups, ranging from 11-year-olds up to adults (18+), depending on the specific program. Key services include specialist counselling for young people (11-18) affected by domestic abuse and 1:1 support for adults (18+) with experience of domestic violence, often providing culturally specific, multilingual assistance.
Specific Age Brackets for Hillingdon EACH Services:
- Young People (Awaaz Service): Aged 11–18 years, focusing on those affected by domestic abuse.
- Young Males Program: Aged 11–17 years, focusing on healthy boundaries, resilience, and safety.
- Adult Support: 18+, offering 1:1 counselling for those with past or present experience of domestic abuse.
Locations: EACH Head Office, 4th Floor, 84 Uxbridge Road, W13 8RA (directions displayed on map)
Organisation: EACH Counselling
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.eachcounselling.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8577 6059
Email: info@eachcounselling.org.uk
HACS Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support
HACS offer a range of services for autistic people and their families ages from 7 – 25+ years, including Family Support, Training, Children and Young People’s Service, Skills and Employment and Adult Support. Whether you are struggling to get a diagnosis, navigating the Education or Care systems, seeking employment, want to learn more about autism or just meet new people – HACS are here with a listening ear and impartial, accessible advice from highly trained and experienced staff.
Family Support
Impartial and accessible advice on autism, special educational provision, behaviour and well-being from our skilled and experienced team. We’ll provide a listening ear and specialist advice from staff who are trained and experienced in autism.
The Family Support service offers:
- Drop-in Autism Surgeries
- Parent Coffee Mornings
- Information helpline
- One-to-one appointments
- Advocacy at education, health and social care meetings
Children & Young People’s Services
Leisure activities, short breaks and targeted programmes for autistic children and young people aged 7-25 years. We’ve been working with autistic children and young people for over 20 years, providing social activities for them to enjoy whilst developing skills and making new friends.
Our Short Breaks offer includes:
- Youth clubs for 10 – 25 years (Hillingdon residents only)
- Saturday Clubs for 7 – 25 years (Hillingdon residents only)
- Holiday Playschemes for 7 – 25 years (Hillingdon residents only)
- Flexible individual support packages for complex needs (Hillingdon residents only)
Training & Events
Workshops and short courses for parents and professionals in autism and a range of specialist topics. We offer a variety of courses from introductory sessions on Autism to more specialist topics:
- Understanding Autism – Free for HACS members
- Autism & Anxiety
- Autism: Promoting Positive Behaviour
- Autism & Sensory Differences
- Autism: Supporting Siblings
- Introduction to Autism – programme for families on ASD pathway
Locations: Dudley Place, Off Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1PB (directions displayed on map)
Organisation: HACS Hillingdon Autistic Care and Support
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.hacs.org.uk/
Telephone: 020 8606 6780
Email: enquiries@hacs.org.uk
Hillingdon CAMHS - Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) provide community mental health services to children, young people up the age of 18, registered with a GP in the borough, with complex mental health difficulties, and their families in a range of different ways depending on their needs.
These services are mostly provided in the community, but we also have two specialist inpatient services for children aged five to 13, and 13 to 18.
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Our Services
- Inpatient care teams
- Crisis and urgent care
- MHST Mental Health Support Team in schools
- Hillingdon CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team
Locations: Minet Clinic, Avondale Drive, Hayes, UB3 3NR (directions displayed on map)
Organisation: Hillingdon CAMHS
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.cnwl.nhs.uk/camhs/our-services/specialist-camhs/hillingdon-camhs
Telephone: 01895 256521
Email: cfacs.cnwl@nhs.net
Hillingdon Cove
Hillingdon Cove is a drop-in service where residents of Hillingdon can go if they are experiencing a mental health crisis. We can help you to create a safety plan using your strengths, skills, resilience and coping mechanisms to continue your journey towards recovery. Our aim is to support people to reduce their immediate anxiety, formulate individual plans to support their mental health and reduce the likelihood of requiring further assistance from other crisis services.
Our support includes:
- A safe, welcoming space and a listening ear
- 1-to-1 support to help you to find the best path forward
- Support to develop your own plan for the next day as well as longer term plans which could involve contact with statutory services
- Support to find and access other services in your area that interest you
- Hot drink and a snack
Important information: if you disclose any form of crime to a member of staff at the Cove, we have a duty of care to report it to the police as a third party.
How can I access the service?
Residents from Hillingdon aged 16+ can just turn up any time between 2pm – 10pm, with no appointment needed.
We are open from 2-10pm Monday- Sunday, 365 days a year. The service is open to residents of the London Borough of Hillingdon aged 16+.
Phone: 07827535271
Email: Hillingdon.Cove@hestia.org
Address: Apple Blossom Cottage (Rear of Apple Blossom Lodge), 64 Ickenham Road, Ruislip, HA4 7DQ
Website: www.hestia.org/hillingdon-cove
Hillingdon KOOTH online mental wellbeing community
Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing service for children and young people7 days a week.
It offers children and young people 11-25 immediate access to an online community of peers and a team of experienced accredited counsellors.
You can find one to one support from a friendly practitioner or engage with our amazing community of people just like you.
It’s important to know where we can get support and advice when we need it.
Watch our video on kooth.com to explore what Kooth has to offer:
- Kooth Magazine
- Discussion Boards
- Chat with our team of friendly professionals
- Daily Journal
- Mini Activity Hub
Accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
Organisation: KOOTH online counselling
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: https://www.kooth.com/
Hillingdon Mind
Mind in Hillingdon is starting a new service for young people aged 16-25 years, living in Hillingdon who are experiencing mental health issues. The service aims to provide 1-1 and group support to help young people manage their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing and access community services and social activities.
Support for young people includes:
- 1-1 support and advice to help people work towards personal goals
- Support to navigate community services
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Peer Support Group
- Mindfulness and Relaxation Group
- Psychoeducational Workshops
Locations: Hillingdon Mind Uxbridge Wellbeing Hub, Uxbridge Wellbeing Hub, 40 New Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 2TU
Organisation: Mind Hillingdon
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.mindinhillingdon.org.uk/
Telephone: 01895 271559
Hillingdon SEND Family Support
Hillingdon SEND Family Support (and the wider Hillingdon SEND Local Offer) provides services, advice, and activities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities from birth up to the age of 25. This includes support for families through workshops, events, and early help services.
Key details regarding age-related support in Hillingdon:
- 0–25 Years: The general range for Hillingdon’s SEND Local Offer (HELLO), which includes information on services, activities, and support.
- 0–25 Years: Hillingdon SENDIASS offers free, impartial, confidential support for parents, carers, children, and young people.
- 0–25 Years: The SEND Team handles statutory assessments and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- 0–5 Years (Pre-school): The Portage service and children’s centres provide support for young children with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Age 14+: Annual health checks are available for young people with SEND.
- 16–19+ Years: Support for transition to adulthood, including college, is available through the SEND team and SENDIASS.
Locations:
- Northwood Methodist Church, 30 Oaklands Gate, HA6 3AA
- Mencap Hillingdon, South Hall, Harlington Road, Uxbridge, UB8 3HD
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.sendfs.co.uk
Telephone: 07752 169849
Email: info@sendfs.co.uk
Hillingdon Talking Therapies
Talking therapies can help if you’re feeling worried, low or stressed or struggling in your relationships. I’s a free, confidential NHS service providing a range of talking therapies to people over 18 years of age, registered with a Hillingdon GP.
We offer courses such as stress management, managing anxiety and managing low mood, We offer computerized CBT programmes, guided self-help interventions, CBT, and counselling.
In addition, we also run a wide range of workshops for support in many areas of difficulty such as managing worry, mood boost workshops, sleep and relaxation and mindfulness workshops. Individuals can sign up to these from our website also.
People seeking help with difficulties other than depression or anxiety, or whose difficulties require more specialist or intensive treatment which cannot be provided in a primary care setting, can be directed to the appropriate specialist or secondary care mental health services.
Locations: Hillingdon Talking Therapies Service Ground Floor, Beaufort House, Cricket Field Road Uxbridge, UB8 1QG
Organisation: Hillingdon Talking Therapies
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.talkingtherapies.cnwl.nhs.uk/hillingdon
Telephone: 01895 206800
iChoose
iChoose offers weekly groups for boys and young men aged 12 to 19-years. Each week, the group explores different issues that affect children and young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion.
Please note that this programme is accessed by referral only, click here for more information about our Targeted Programmes: Targeted programmes for children and young people – Hillingdon Council
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer
Telephone: 01895 277222
Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk
Inclu-Dance
Oak wood School Hillingdon, Sutton Ct Rd, Uxbridge, UB10 9HT
Activities for Children and Adults with SEND
07809 374009
KISS Sexual health and relationships drop-in sessions
KISS is a confidential sexual health and wellbeing service that provide advice and information on:
Healthy Relationships
- Safe place to talk about relationships, as well as understanding consent and boundaries.
- Signposting for further support.
Sexual Health
- Information on where to access STI screenings-either at home or at clinic.
- Advice on preventing STIs.
Contraception
- Discuss different types of contraception
available and how to access this. - Access free condoms via the C-card scheme (*We provide this service to all under 25s)
- Advice on where to find emergency contraception. (*We do not provide emergency contraception)
Pregnancy Testing
- Access to free pregnancy testing.
- Information and support around options with pregnancy and preventing pregnancy.
Sexuality and Identity
- Information on LGBT+ groups.
- Signposting to support services.
For more information about our programmes or get in touch with an advisor please email:
- youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk
- shwb@hillingdon.gov.uk (KISS DROP- in sessions )
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/targeted-programmes
Locations:
- The Children and Family Hub, High Street, UB8 1UW (directions displayed on map)
- Wakley Centre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2RR (directions displayed on map)
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/targeted-programmes
Telephone: 01895 277222
Email: shwb@hillingdon.gov.uk
LGBTQIA+ Drop-in
Fortnightly groups for 13 to 16-year-olds and 16 to 19-year-olds who are questioning or identify as LGBTQIA+. If there is not a professional working with your family, a self-referral can be made.
To make a referral please visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/7593/Targeted-programmes-for-children-and-young-people
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer
Telephone: 01895 277222
Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk
DASH Charity
Providing vital support and events for people with Disabilities in Hillingdon, Greater London. DASH challenges peoples perceptions and encourages disabled people of all ages to reach their full potential. We provide advice, support and activities that allow disabled people to take control of their lives and become more independent, confident and part of the community. DASH is an inclusive organisation and promotes independence to every individual.
DASH offer a range of sporting and recreational activities for people with a disability all focused on encouraging people to socialise with one and other. Unless otherwise stated they are located at The DASH Hub, 1 Crown Walk, The Pavilions Shopping Centre, Uxbridge, UB8 1GX. Any service user who requires one to one support or is at risk of absconding will need to provide this themselves.
DASH Services include:
- Support with disability related benefit
- Transition project and many more.
Locations:
- Wood End Centre, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, Ub3 2PB
- The Dash Hub, 1 Crown Walk, Chequers Mall, UB8 1LH
Organisation: Disability Advice and Support Hillingdon (DASH)
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.dash.org.uk
Telephone: 020 8848 8319
Email: info@dash.org.uk
Lets Talk About Loss
Welcome to Let’s Talk About Loss, a safe space to talk through taboos and address the reality of losing someone close to you when you are young.
How can we help?
We run meet ups across the UK for young people aged 18-35 encouraging everyone to talk about grief. 77% of 18-35 year olds have experienced grief yet 39% feel “uncomfortable” talking about it. Our meet ups are here to help: 100% of respondents said they wanted to attend another meet up again soon!
Join our Facebook group
If you’re aged 18-35, have been bereaved, and live in London, you can join our Facebook group for people who have been to, or are wanting to come to, a meet up. It’s a safe space only for those who have been bereaved, and you’ll be able to find out all the latest information about the meet ups. Request to join by clicking here.
Email us
If you don’t have access to Facebook, that’s no problem! Email us to chat about the next London meet up. Our email is london@letstalkaboutloss.org or you can use the contact form at the bottom of this page.
Organisation: Lets Talk About Loss
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.letstalkaboutloss.org
LINK Counselling and Information for Young People
The Emotional Health and Wellbeing Programme (LINK Counselling) is for ages 13-24 and provides confidential and supportive one to one counselling, Yoga for Wellness and Group Therapy. Self referrals as well as professional referrals are welcome.
The programme is designed to support mental health and wellbeing and supports Children and Young People with a variety of mild to moderate presentations. These include anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and grief. This list is not exhaustive and if you have any questions please email LINK@hillingdon.gov.uk
This is not a crisis service and emergencies should call 111, 999 or attend A&E.
If you have any questions about our service or would like to book an appointment please ring 01895 277 222.
More information about targeted programmes for children and adolescents can be found here:
Locations: Link Counselling Service, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Hillingdon Refugee Support Group (HRSG)
We were established with the prime objective of welcoming and providing care and practical support to young unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees who reside in the London Borough of Hillingdon.
We work with unaccompanied young people up to the age of 25 if they continue to be supported by social services as care leavers. We offer support to unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees from all backgrounds and religions. We work in close association with other community groups and other voluntary and statutory organisations in order to protect and promote the rights of all unaccompanied asylum seekers and refugees.
Locations: Southlands Art Centre, 75 The Green, West Drayton, UB7 7PW
Organisation: Hillingdon Refugee Support Group
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.hrsg.org.uk/en
Telephone: 01895 434728
Email: enquires@hrsg.org.uk
Mermaids
Description
Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care.
Transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and teens need support and understanding, as well as the freedom to explore their gender identity. Whatever the outcome, Mermaids is committed to helping families navigate the challenges they may face.
Our support
Reduces isolation and loneliness for transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
Provides families and young people with the tools they need to negotiate education and health services.
Helps young people to cope better with mental and emotional distress, and equips their parents with what they need to offer individual support.
Improves the self-esteem and social skills of children and young people.
Improves awareness, understanding and practices of teachers, GP’s, CAMHS, Social Services and other professionals.
Service Details
Organisation: Mermaids
Service Type: National Support Services
Website: https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/
P3
You don’t need to wait until a problem is getting on top of you before you try talking with someone.
Our Health & Wellbeing Yiewsley Navigator is open to all young people who need advice or support about a range of topics, including your mental health and wellbeing, housing or school/college situation, challenges in your home life or relationships, or even if you simply need pointing in the right direction.
Our Health & Wellbeing Hub is now open!
We can help you find the right health and wellbeing support for you, whether that’s speaking to a wellbeing worker, accessing mental health services or talking to someone who’s been through a similar situation.
How we can help
The Navigator provides a safe space where you can drop in for confidential advice and support with:
- On-site group sessions
- 121 emotional support
- Wellbeing activities, discussion groups & workshops.
How to get help: Referrals are accepted from any agency or you can self-refer.
Locations: P3 Navigator, 18E Fairfield Road, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 8EX
Organisation: P3 Navigator
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.p3charity.org/services/hillingdon-drop-in-navigator
Telephone: 01895 436114
Email: Navplus@p3charity.org
Refugees in Active and Effective Partnership (REAP)
Refugees in Effective and Active Partnership (REAP) (Charity 1103345) is an independent, refugee-led organisation in West London that aims to empower refugees and asylum-seekers to live as valuable and valued members of British society. We believe that it is essential to protect the right to refuge so people can escape danger and suffering caused by persecution, and that one implication of giving refuge is that there must also be reasonable level of effective and equitable support for people as they recover and rebuild.
We work towards our aim through practical activities and engagement; communications, training and networking across the voluntary and community sectors (VCS), and policy-oriented activities in partnership with others including building constructive exchange between VCS and statutory bodies relating to knowledge and support for refugees. We seek to enhance the voices and build the capability of those individuals who have sought refuge in the UK, and their communities; by promoting equality and equitable treatment for refugees in all their diversity; by facilitating organisations and individual activists and professionals that support refugees to rebuild their lives.
Current Services/Projects
- Interpreting @ REAP – a non-profit service providing trained, local Community Interpreters
Community Interpreters’ & Parent Interpreters’ training and Service - English classes (basic-pre-entry-E3) email English@reap.org.uk
Locations: Key House, High Street, Yiewsley, UB7 7BQ
Organisation: Refugees in Active and Effective Partnership(REAP)
Service Type: Support and Community Groups
Website: www.reap.org.uk/
Mobile: 07983 419388
Email: enquiries@reap.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust Hillingdon counselling
If you’re a Hillingdon resident and aged 18 or over, you may be eligible for our free talking therapies service. The service is available for clients who are living with HIV or who are facing issues relating to sexual orientation, gender identity or psychosexual issues.
Online counselling or emotional support can help with:
- feelings of isolation
- feeling stuck or being unable to cope
- low mood or difficult emotions
- dealing with an HIV diagnosis and other issues around HIV
- low self-esteem
- concerns about sex and relationships
- struggling with the use of substances or chemsex
- concerns around employment and work, bullying or discrimination
- self-harm,
- family problems,
- sexuality and coming out
Our online counselling is mainly delivered via video call. If you don’t have access to a webcam, or you feel more comfortable not using one, we can also offer counselling by phone or webchat.
Organisation: Terrence Higgins Trust
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.tht.org.uk/get-help/support-services/hillingdon-counselling
Mobile: 07741 325198
Email: info@tht.org.uk
The New Normal Charity
The New Normal provides space for adults 18+ years who are struggling with life’s difficult moments, particularly bereavement, to discuss these issues through non-judgemental peer group support. We believe that nobody should ever feel isolated, and there is always somebody who will relate to your story.
Our aim is provide free and accessible grief support for all, and to open up, and expand, these important conversations. We have been facilitating conversations between individuals who find themselves in similar positions since 2018. We believe that grief and mental health support should be free and accessible to all people, and so we are committed to keeping our peer support meetings free, forever.
Hosted by peer volunteers who have lived experience of the topic, our spaces are open, empathetic and non-judgemental. We deliver around 25-30 meetings per month for a range of grief and mental health experiences, communities and identities.
Find out more and sign up for any of our International Meetings.
Organisation: The New Normal Charity
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Website: www.thenewnormalcharity.org
Email: info@thenewnormalcharity.com
Together Criminal Justice Services in Hillingdon
Together was formed in 1879 on the principle that people who experience mental distress have the right and the ability to lead independent, fulfilling lives. This remains our core value today. Ages we support are from 10 to 18 years old (up to their 18th birthday)
Together services available at this location:
- Court Liaison and Diversion Service
- Community Support (including Peer Support)
- Integrated Offender Management
- Together Wellbeing Pathway
- Women’s Mental Health Treatment Requirement
Organisation: Together, Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, Harefield Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1PQ
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.together-uk.org/service-finder/together-criminal-justice-services-in-uxbridge/
Call: 020 7780 7394
Unique Swagga
Unique Swagga offers weekly groups for girls and young women aged 12 to 19-years. Each week, they explore different issues that affect children and young people through games, cooking, craft, sport, activities and discussion.
Please note that this programme is accessed by referral only, click here for more information about our Targeted Programmes: Targeted programmes for children and young people – Hillingdon Council
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer
Telephone: 01895 277222
Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk
Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children
Winston’s Wish provides bereavement support to young people up to the age of 25. Our team can offer advice, guidance and bereavement support on a one-off or ongoing basis, depending on your needs.
Our Helpline team are here to listen, answer questions and provide information and resources to help you with your grief. If you need support you can speak to them by phone, email or online chat.
Help 2 Make Sense is an online tool brought to you by Winston’s Wish, a charity supporting bereaved children and young people. It aims to help young people who have experienced the death of a loved one come to terms with their loss.
Help 2 Make Sense | Support for grieving young people
Organisation: Winston’s Wish
Service Type: Support & Advice
Website: www.winstonswish.org
Telephone: 08088 020 021
Email: ask@winstonswish.org
Yoga for wellness
LINK is now offering a series of free yoga classes to support young people’s mental health. The sessions, for 15 to 21-year-old beginners, will focus on relaxation, calming the mind, self and body-awareness and mindfulness to help manage stress and anxiety. If you know of a young person who would benefit from these sessions, they can email LINK@hillingdon.gov.uk or call 01895 277222 to find out more, including the times and location.
Locations: Link Counselling Service, Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW
Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer
Service Type: Health and Wellbeing
Young Minds
We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
We provide young people with tools to look after their mental health. Our website is full of advice and information on what to do if you’re struggling with how you feel. We empower parents and adults who work with young people, to be the best support they can be to the young people in their lives. And we give young people the space and confidence to get their voices heard and change the world we live in. Together, we can create a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health.
Call our Parents Helpline for free on 0808 802 5544.
We offer tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. You can speak to us over the phone, or chat to us online. You can use our Helpline service if you are the parent or main carer of a child or young person aged 25 or under. Our service is available across the UK. It is free and confidential.
Organisation: Youngminds
Service Type: National Support Services
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk/
Telephone: 020 7089 5050
Email: ymenquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 802 5544 Parent Helpline
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