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.

Wandsworth

Albany Trust Counselling and Psychotherapy (therapy support) Specialist counselling and psychotherapy charity, focusing on a positive approach to sexuality and relationships.

Avanti Mental Well-Being CIC Provides accessible  creative activities, support programmes, and training, promoting recovery, confidence and community connection.

Battersea Befriending Network Individual befriending for Wandsworth residents experiencing mental ill-health and social isolation.

Begin2Sports (wellbeing support)  Holistic community initiative that focuses on health, wellbeing, education and personal development, through high-quality sports programmes.

Children Hope Forever Provides educational, creative and community programmes supporting young people and families, developing skills, confidence, wellbeing and opportunities across London.

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.

Earlsfield Library (community activities) Events and activities for every age, such as coffee mornings, creative writing and children’s groups. 

EMHIP Mental Health and well-being Support for ethnic minorities including housing, benefit and debt advice for those with mental health challenges.

Furzedown Project (elderly support)  Provides older people with opportunities to connect, contribute and be active to tackle isolation and improve wellbeing.

Happy Homes (community support)  Organisation support Asian families with their wellbeing and resilience.

Healthwatch Wandsworth (advocacy support)  Independent champion for people who use health and social care services. You can also speak to Healthwatch to find out information about health and social care services available locally.

Mushkil Aasaan (community support) Care for the community by the community, providing a range of culturally-appropriate and faith-sensitive services including counselling, domiciliary care and end of life care.

Regenerate-RISE (hospital support)  RISE+ supports hospital across south west London, including St George’s and Queen Mary’s Hospitals with a “Home from Hospital” discharge plan.

Roehampton Library (community activties)  Events and activities for every age, such as coffee mornings, creative writing and children’s groups.

Roehampton wellbeing for women and children Provides support and empowerment for Asian families and helping them achieve independence and resilience in their communities

Royal Trinity Hospice We provide free specialist palliative and end of life care from diagnosis onwards, along with family support.

Share Community Charity providing empowering programmes and activities for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults.

Sound Minds (mental health support) Mental health peer support charity, providing help through music, film and art.

The Cedar House Support Group Support for mothers experiencing ante natal/ postnatal depression/ anxiety.

Tooting (Hestia) Recovery Café (crisis support) The Recovery Café offers a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for all adults living in South West London who are struggling with their mental health during the evening and weekends. 

Wandsworth Carers Centre (carers support)  Providing support to unpaid carers, including information and advice, complementary therapies and respite care.

Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (addiction support) Free and evidence based treatment for people who want to change their use of drugs and alcohol.

Wandsworth Family Information Service (family support)  Useful information for families and details of relevant services.

Wandsworth Housing Support: Guidance and support for people to move towards independent living, including one-to-one and group support.

Wandsworth PCI Wellbeing and Support Service (mental health support)  Listening, emotional and practical help to support a wide range of challenges including mental health concerns, financial worries, loneliness and discrimination.

 

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