For information on a range of local and national resources that can support your wellbeing, please click on the dropdown menus below. If you have been offered treatment with us and are waiting to start, you can find further information about support available to you.
Al-Anon Family Groups ( addiction support) Support for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking, running meetings in Raynes Park, Wimbledon, Roehampton, Putney (Polish speaking group), Richmond and Twickenham.
Alzheimer's Society Support for people affected by dementia through tailored advice, practical help, and emotional guidance from dedicated Dementia Advisers.
Aurora Foundation (mental health support) Supporting adult men and women who have experienced any kind of childhood trauma and abuse, including counselling and psychotherapy, survivor support groups and a support line.
Caras (community support) Refugee charity in south west London providing advice and support for asylum seekers to build happy and successful lives.
CDARS - Sunshine Recovery CafeCrisis cafe and well-being support service for adults. Open 365 days a year for drop in and no referral support. Open 6-11pm on weekdays and 12 noon -11pm on weekends and Bank Holidays.
Cedar House Support Group (postnatal support) Support groups in south London and Surrey for women who are experiencing postnatal depression.
Dose of Nature (mental health support) Charity promoting the benefits of engaging with the natural world to improve mental wellbeing in south west London.
Ethnicity and Mental Health Improvement Project (EMHIP) Hubs (mental health support) Anyone who is struggling can visit one of the Wandsworth EMHIP health and wellbeing hubs, for a warm welcome, a cup of tea and the chance to talk about what’s on their mind.
ELOP (LGBTQ+ support) ELOP provides a range of information, support and counselling services for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, including those who have same-sex relationships but don't identify as LGBT.
Focus 4-1 (mental health support) Independent adult mental health service user group promoting recovery and wellbeing across south west London. They also work with Merton Talking Therapies to provide community support.
Headway South West London (disability support) Providing assistance, support, information and services to people with a brain injury and their families and carers.
Hub of Hope (mental health support) National directory of mental health support for all ages, including anyone in a mental health crisis.
My Mental Wellness UK (mental health information) Information about local and national support, as well as local mental health projects.
Royal Trinity Hospice (palliative care support) Free specialist palliative and end of life care for people living in Wandsworth and parts of Merton and Richmond.
Ruils (disability support / independent living support) User-led charity support disabled children and adults, and people living with long-term physical and mental health conditions to live independently in Richmond, Kingston and Wandsworth.
Save the World Club (c ommunity support) Charity empowering the community through feeding vulnerable people, facilitating community art projects, and empowering sustainable lifestyle choices.
Spear (homelessness support) Providing holistic support to people experiencing homelessness, including their Homeless Health Link Service.
Stay Alive App (suicide prevention) The Stay Alive app, developed by Grassroots Suicide Prevention, is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.
The Engaged Mindfulness Initiative Ltd Community-based mindfulness programmes supporting mental wellbeing, connection, and emotional resilience through accessible, inclusive practices.
The Listening Place (suicide prevention) Free, regular, face-to-face support for people to talk openly about suicidal feelings with a trained volunteer.
WMS (conflict resolution) Conflict resolution and training provider, helping people to navigate conflict, such as neighbour dispute mediation, inter-generational mediation and co-parenting mediation.
Age UK Merton (elderly wellbeing) Offers a range of 1-2-1 help and community based activities to encourage people over 55 to look after their physical, social and mental health.
AVANTI Mental Health and Wellbeing (mental wellbeing) AVANTI offers a wide range of wellbeing and mental health services in and around Merton, including support groups and events.
Carers First Merton (carer support) Online help and advice, workshops and 1-2-1 practical and emotional support for unpaid carers.
Domestic Violence and Abuse Support (One Stop Shop) Confidential service for people experiencing domestic violence or abuse in Merton.
Homestart Merton (family support) Support for families experiencing stress or difficulties to meet the needs to their children up until five years old, including 1:1 family support and family counselling.
Merton Centre for Independent Living (disability support) User-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled people’s organisation providing services for Deaf and Disabled Adults living in Merton.
Merton Mencap (disability support) Support for people with a learning disability and/or autistic people, and their parents and carers.
Merton Sunshine Recovery Café (crisis support) Mental health support services provide additional support in conjunction with the clinical services offered by the local NHS Trust.
MertonPlus (LGBTQ+ support) Volunteer-led LGBTQ+ community group, running signposting, socials and activities for Merton’s LGBTQ+ community.
Merton Vision (vision support) Sight loss charity that providers services to the blind and partially sighted, Adults, Children and Young People in Merton, including at their Community Centre in Colliers Wood.
Polish Family Association (community support) Offer a range of social, financial and community support to a wide range of people from Eastern European countries.
Talk Off The Record (youth support) Free mental health support for young people aged 11-25 in Sutton and Merton, including counselling and support line.
Together for Mental Wellbeing (mental health support) Merton Peer Support Service provides peer support offering emotional support and promotes access to information and practical advice for people experiencing mental health difficulties.
Wimbledon Guild (community support) Community charity offering practical help and support so no one has to face life’s challenges alone, including a range of mental health support for adults living, working or studying in Merton.