Other help for young people, parents and carers
Open Door
resources
Anxiety and its impact on the body
Calm yourself and shift your perspective.
Improve your self-care
Social anxiety: Coming out of lockdown
Exam Stress Webinar
CAMHS Generic Team Haringey
This is a multi-disciplinary out-patient service which provides assessments and treatments for children and young people aged 0-17 who are experiencing serious mental health problems or marked emotional and behavioural problems which are complex and enduring and have a significant impact on the child or young person’s functioning.
Website:CAHMS website
Haringey Adolescent Outreach Team (AOT)
A multi-disciplinary, community-based, outreach service working with young people from 12 years old up to 18 years, where there are marked concerns about the mental health and emotional well-being. AOT provides an acute emergency response service and works with young people presenting with serious mental health needs such as severe depression, repeated deliberate self-harm and attempted suicide.
Website:Haringey Adolescent Outreach Team (AOT)
CAMHS Learning Disabilities Team
(CAMHS -LD)
This is a Tier 3 specialist service for the assessment and treatment of children and young people with mental health problems in the context of severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex neurodevelopmental disorders, genetic syndromes. For example Down’s Syndrome, Smith Magenis, Prader Willi, Fragile X, chromosomal deletions and physical and learning disabilities (such as children with cerebral palsy, neurometabolic syndromes).
Website:Haringey CAMHS – Learning Difficulties
CHOICES
You can self-refer to CHOICES. They offer support to children, young people up to the age of 17 and families in Haringey who are worried about their emotional wellbeing. You can request support for the team to see you for over a brief period of time where we will help you work out what services and support are available for you. All parents/carers are welcome to contact CHOICES even if your child is not willing to meet with the team. Professionals can also make a referral.
Website:Choices
Let’s Talk IAPT
A free NHS psychological therapy service offering support for a range of common mental health difficulties such as depression and anxiety, OCD, PTSD and more.
The service is for anyone over the age of 16 who lives, or is registered with a GP, in the London Borough of Haringey
Website:Let’s Talk
The most straightforward way of accessing these services is via your GP.
Website:Adult Mental Health Services.
Cruse
Cruse volunteers are trained in all types of bereavement and can help you make sense of how you’re feeling right now. You can also have chat and access to one-to-one support via grief specialists.
Call 0808 808 1677. Website Cruse
Grief Encounter
Supporting bereaved children & young people. Call 0808 802 0111. Website: Grief Encounter
The Bereavement Project at Mind in Haringey
Free to access for anyone in Haringey with lived experience of bereavement. Has a range of projects depending on your need. Call 0208 340 2474 9032. Website: Mind in Haringey
Haringey Bereavement Service
The Haringey Bereavement Service is provided by St Joseph’s Hospice in partnership with the Haringey Palliative Care Service. If you are 18+ years of age, live in the borough of Haringey and have been bereaved, they can help. Call 0208 525 3230 . Website: Haringey Bereavement Service
KOOTH:
An online community providing professional counselling and peer support for 11-25 year olds
Website:Kooth
On My Mind:
Digital resources to empower young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing
Website:On My Mind
Young Minds:
Provides free, 24/7 text support for young people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis
Text YM to 85258
Website: Young Minds
Family Lives:
Provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families who are struggling. Call 0808 800 2222. Website: Familylives
Shout:
A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text the word Shout to 85258. Website: Shout
Good Thinking:
Digital Mental Wellbeing for London – with wellbeing apps available free to Londoners. Website: Good Thinking
The Mix:
Digital support for under 25s from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Call 0808 808 4994. Website: The Mix
Talk to Frank
Information and advice about drug use
Call 0300 123 6600. Website Frank
Insight Platform
Provides information, advice and help to children and young people up to the age of 21 who are living with or affected by drug or alcohol issues. Call 020 8493 8525. Website: Insight Platform
The Grove
Provides a wide range of treatment services to people aged 18 and over experiencing problems with drugs misuse in Haringey. The Grove accepts referrals from individuals, family members and friends experiencing problems with substance misuse. Call 020 8702 6220 or 020 8365 9032. Website: The Grove
HAGA – Haringey Action on Alcohol
Works with and on behalf of people, families and communities affected by alcohol. Visit HAGA to book an online drink coach appointment, call 020 8801 3999 or email harccg.haga@nhs.net
Stop Smoking London
Helpline 0300 123 1044
For information about free sexual health, contraception and pregnancy services for young people in Haringey click on this link.
https://www.haringey.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/public-health/sexual-health
Beat
Eating Disorder Charity
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Studentline: 0808 801 0811
Youthline: 0808 801 0711
Webchat: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/supportservices/helplines/one-to-one
Online support groups: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/supportservices/online-groups
SEND Haringey Local Offer: Support and Services
Website: SEND Local Offer
Phone: 020 8489 1913
Email: sen@haringey.gov.uk
Markfield
Offers a wide range of support to disabled children, young people and their families
Website: Markfield
Phone: 020 8800 4134
Email: enquiries@markfield.org.uk
SENDIASS based at Markfield
A free, impartial and confidential service funded by Haringey Council and provided by Markfield, an independent charity. Offers advice, information and support to parents/ carers and young people from 16 – 25 years old in Haringey with SEND.
Telephone for free advice 0208 802 2611
Opening Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 9am-5pm, Wednesdays 9am-7pm, Thursdays 9am-6pm
Actually Haringey Autism Hub
New service delivering early help provision to address the needs of autistic adults and those approaching adulthood and their support networks
Website: Haringey Autism Hub
General email address: autismhub@haringey.gov.uk
Kith & Kids
Supports families who have an autistic child with autism, learning disability, physical or sensory disability to overcome their social isolation
Website: Kith and Kids
Email: projects@kithandkids.org.uk
General enquiries: 02088017432
LGBTQI+ Switchboard provides a safe space for anyone to discuss anything including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. They offer support on the phone, by email and instant messaging services. Call their helpline on 0300 330 0630 (open 10am-10pm everyday).
Website: LGBT+ Switchboard
The Anna Freud Centre is a child mental health research, training and treatment centre. Read their booklet on LGBTQI+ Mental Health.
Domestic Abuse: How to get help
Website: Domestic Abuse
Refuge National Domestic Violence Helpline
Freephone 24 hour Call 0808 2000 247 or contact online at Domestic Violence Helpline
Hearthstone
Emotional and practical support for anyone who experiences domestic abuse in Haringey
Website: Hearthstone
Tel: 020 8888 5362
Email: hearthstone.domesticviolence@homesforharingey.org
Solace Women’s Aid
Free and confidential advice and support for women in London affected by violence and abuse
Call 0808 802 5565 or email advice@solacewomensaid.org
Website: Solace Woman’s Aid
National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
Call 0800 999 5428
help@galop.org.uk
Website: Galop
Men’s Advice Line
Help and support for male victims of domestic violence
Call 0808 801 0327 or email info@mensadviceline.org.uk
Website: Mens Advice Line
The Havens
Specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted
Call 020 3299 1599 (9-5pm) or 020 3299 6900 (out of hours)
Website:thehavens.org.uk
The Lighthouse
Support for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse
Call 0808 169 8112 or email thelighthouse.ask@nhs.net
Website: The Lighthouse London
Solace Women’s Aid
Free and confidential advice and support for women in London affected by violence and abuse
Call 0808 802 5565 or email advice@solacewomensaid.org
Website: Solace Woman’s Aid
Safer London
Safer London supports young men and women aged 15 to 24, who are at significant risk of harm of violence in the community, at risk to themselves, or who pose a risk of harm to others They also work with families, parents and carers even if the young person will not engage themselves.
Website: Safer London
Haringey Community Gold
Offers a wide range of support and activities to young people which aims to prevent serious youth violence in the borough by reducing the risk of young people getting caught up in crime. A partnership of youth organisations offer outreach and engagement, employment support, sports and play, mentoring, mental health support and leadership training.
Website: Youthspace
Victim Support
Call: 0808 168 9111
Website: Victim Support
Connected Communities
is a programme designed to improve access to council and voluntary support in Haringey and can help with a number of issues including housing, finance, education, childcare, etc. Website: Connected Communities or email ConnectedCommunities@Haringey.gov.uk
New Horizons
Provides support to 16–24 year olds with finding accommodation as well as hot food, showers and laundry when they have nowhere else to turn
Call 020 8388 5580. Website: New Horizons
Centrepoint
Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. Call free on 0808 800 0661 (Monday – Friday 9am-5pm)
HALS: Haringey Adult Learning Service
Free courses for adults aged 19+
Website: HALS
Haringey Wellbeing Network
– a mental health and wellbeing community support service for the London Borough of Haringey. The network is made up of three specialist mental health organisations and is the single point of entry for all community mental health support needs in Haringey. The service is free to all Haringey residents who can self-refer.
Website: Haringey Wellbeing Network | Mind in Haringey or call 0208 340 2474 (option 1)
Sister System
Based in Tottenham, Sister System works with care-affected girls and young women offering therapeutic mentoring and educational programmes/ courses, ‘the sisterhood’ for care leavers.
Website: Sister System for referral information (self-referrals taken).
Family Lives
Family Lives website provides parenting advice on how to cope practically and emotionally during this time and has a helpline (0808 800 2222) open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Website: Family Lives
Emerging Minds
Emerging Minds have produced detailed advice on supporting children and young people with worries about COVID-19. Website: Emerging Minds
Young Minds
Helpline for parents (0808 802 5544) available Mon-Fri from 9.30am to 4pm. Website: Young Minds
Refugee Council
Website: Refugee Council
Phoenix Community Care
A Tottenham based foster care agency that support 16-18 year olds with accommodation. They specialise in working with asylum seekers and refugees who arrive in London alone. Telephone 020 8887 6888 or email info@phoenixcommunity.co.uk
The Bridge Renewal Trust
is the umbrella organisation for the voluntary and community sector in Haringey. You can contact them for advice about other organisations that may be able to help.
Contact details:Bridge Renewal Trust
