Under the age
of 12 years old

Help and support for children under the age of 12 years old

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

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

Email: enquiries@artsforlifeproject.org

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.

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:

https://bestforyou.org.uk/

Bounce programme

Bounce is a group work programme designed to help children aged 8 to 11-years build resilience, develop effective communication skills and increase self-esteem.

Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer

Service Type: Support & Advice

Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer

Telephone: 01895 277222

Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk

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:

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/mental-health-services/eating-disorders/community-eating-disorder-service-children-and-young-people

Telephone:

0207 685 6620

Email:

cnw-tr.CEDS-CYP@nhs.net

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

Halo Children's Foundation- Bereavement Charity

Halo Children’s Foundation is charity set up to support children and their families after the death of a loved one. We hold a monthly Expressive Arts and Play session and a weekly Kids Club at the HALO play café in Uxbridge, offering art and play therapy, counselling support, a bereavement book library and peer support so families do not grieve alone.

HALO also offer many other services to the families including personalised memory boxes, forever cushions made out of loved ones clothing, funded trips to create new memories together and more.

Locations: HALO play café, Unit 225 The Chimes Shopping Centre, Uxbridge, UB8 1GB (directions displayed on map)

Organisation: Halo Children’s Foundation- Bereavement Charity

Service Type: Support & Advice

Website: www.halochildrensfoundation.org.uk

Telephone: 07903 709 622

Email: info@halochildrensfoundation.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

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 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 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

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.

Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer

Service Type: Support & Advice

Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer

Telephone: 01895 277222

Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk

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

SORTED Substance Use and Misuse Programme

Substance Use and Misuse Programmes deliver a range of targeted substance misuse-related personal development and support programmes for children and young people 11-19, young adults aged 20-24, and adult parents, guardians, and carers, including those who are at risk of negative substance misuse outcomes. The programme offer ‘Sorted’ offers substance use and misuse education programmes and treatment services for children and young adults, and information and advice services for parents across the borough.

Services include:

One to one counselling for young people misusing substances
One to one psychoeducation sessions for young people to address arising concerns of substance misuse
One to one counselling to support children and young people who are affected by parental substance misuse

For more information about our programmes or get in touch with an advisor please email: Sorted@hillingdon.gov.uk

Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/targeted-programmes

Locations: The Children and Family Hub, High Street, UB8 1UW

Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer

Service Type: Health and Wellbeing

Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/targeted-programmes

Telephone: 01895 277222

Email: Sorted@hillingdon.gov.uk

SWiTCh

SWiTCh is a transition support programme for 8 to 11-year-olds delivered in schools and community locations to support children with the transition from primary to secondary school.

Organisation: Hillingdon youth offer

Service Type: Support & Advice

Website: www.hillingdon.gov.uk/youth-offer

Telephone: 01895 277222

Email: youthoffer@hillingdon.gov.uk

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:

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

Email: criminal-justice@together-uk.org

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

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