Useful resources

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.

South West London

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.

Richmond

ASCA (addiction support)  Confidential support for people 18+, offering assessment, advice and information, counselling and support services, including alcohol and drug counselling.

Concord Care Services Ltd Person‑centred domiciliary care, mental health support, specialist dementia care, learning disability support, end‑of‑life care, supported living, and home‑cleaning services.

Crossroads Care (carer respite)  Home and community respite services in Kingston and Richmond to give carers who are looking after loved-ones a vital break.

ETNA Community Centre A community centre in Twickenham with a variety of support, health and wellbeing activities, as well as a pay as you feel cafe three times a week. 

Mulberry Centre (cancer support)  Independent cancer charity providing free support for anyone facing a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or have bereaved by cancer.

Off The Record Twickenham (youth support)   Counselling, information and sexual health service for young people aged 11 – 24 who live, work or study in Richmond.

Journey Recovery Hub (crisis support)   This service is for adult residents of Richmond and Kingston in mental health crisis, or at risk of moving into mental health crisis.

Park Lane Stables RDA (equine therapy)  Charity and Riding for the Disabled Association providing a wide programme of activities, including equine therapy to promote emotional wellbeing.

Richmond AID (disability support)   Charity run by and for disabled people, providing support for people to live independent lives and have the same opportunities as non-disabled people.

Richmond Carers Centre (carer support)  Free and confidential information, advice and emotional support to unpaid carers living or caring for someone in Richmond.

Richmond Community Drug and Alcohol Service (addiction support)  Free and evidence based treatment for people living with drug and alcohol problems.

Richmond Mind (mental health support)  Information, advice and support for young people and adults experiencing mental health issues, as well as their carers.

Ruils User-led charity supporting Disabled children and adults and people with long term health and mental health conditions to live independently.

Shepherd’s Star  (community support)  Reducing isolation and empowering adults facing hardship through skills workshops, social connection, shared meals and signposting.

Space2grieve (bereavement support)  Free, confidential, one-to-one bereavement support to adults, children, young people and families in Richmond

Ukrainian Social Club (community support)  Community group founded by Ukrainians for Ukrainians in Richmond and Kingston, providing information and support to those most vulnerable in the community.

Vinyard Community (homeless support)  Helping those facing crisis and experiencing homelessness, this includes a women’s hub and crisis drop-in service.

Whitton Network (community support)   Volunteers assisting older people, disabled people and others in Whitton who need support.

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