Mental health City and Hackney Well-Being Network Network of 11 voluntary sector mental health services for adults in Hackney and the City. Helps people to build resilience to prevent the onset of mental health problems; manage stress, anxiety and low mood and support people with severe and enduring mental health conditions to improve their quality of life and avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. 020 8525 2301 or Freephone 0800 612 6585 SPOE@mindchwf.org.uk https://chwellbeingnetwork.london/ City and Hackney 24-hour mental health crisis helpline For people of any age who may have long-term psychological issues or who have had a sudden crisis such as a shock, bereavement, relationship issue, etc. Offers confidential expert advice and guidance support and referrals to local services. 0208 432 8020 (Daily, 24hrs) City and Hackney Mind Part of MIND, the largest national charity helping people who are experiencing mental ill-health. Offers a wide range of services to promote well-being, resilience and recovery 8-10 Tudor Road, London E9 7SN 020 8525 2301 services@cityandhackneymind.org.uk https://www.mindinhackney.org.uk/ Walk-in Crisis Café As well as offering a welcome cuppa, the Crisis Cafe is a safe, supportive and therapeutic place for anyone struggling and not coping with life. The Raybould Centre, City and Hackney Centre for Mental Health, Homerton Row E9 6SR Mon to Thurs 6pm to 9pm, Sat 12pm to 4pm 073937 62366 crisiscafe@elft.nhs.uk Derman Free counselling, support and advice for Kurdish, Turkish, Turkish Cypriot and Eastern European Turkish people, mainly in Hackney, irrespective of their political, ethnic and religious backgrounds. The Basement, 66 New North Road, London N1 6TG 020 7613 5944 services@derman.org.uk http://derman.org.uk/derman/ Substance use Hackney Recovery Service Free and confidential support service for individuals and their families and carers affected by drug and alcohol problems. 110 Mare Street E8 3SG Drop-in: Mon and Fri 10am to 3.45pm; Tues and Thurs 1pm to 3.45pm or Weds 10am to 12.30pm 0300 303 2611 hackney@wdp.org.uk http://hackneyrecoveryservices.org.uk/ Young Hackney substance misuse service Information, advice, support and counselling to young people aged 6 to 24 who are at risk of, or have developed problems associated with, alcohol or drug misuse. Confidential advice and referral line: 020 8356 7377 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) yhsms@hackney.gov.uk. Older people Age UK East London Health and social activities, community outreach, information and advice, advocacy and befriending and home & care services 22 Dalston Lane, London E8 3AZ (Drop-in Mon and Weds 9.30am to 1pm) 020 7249 7149 (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 1pm) 0800 917 9830 https://www.ageuk.org.uk/eastlondon/about-age-uk-east-london/ MRS Independent Living Charity offering a variety of service including: a community-based strength and balance programme; a therapeutic decluttering programme; peer support and minor adaptations (arranged via Hackney Occupational Therapy Services) 0330 380 1013 http://www.mrsindependentliving.org/ Staying Steady Hackney's community falls prevention programme. We can provide a free Home Safety Check and then carry out any necessary adaptations to make your life at home safer. 0330 380 1013 Hackney Caribbean Elderly Organisation Works mainly with the Caribbean community but is socially inclusive and embraces differences in all areas of its work. Provides a range of services and a homely environment for people to meet, socialise and participate in activities which promote good health and wellbeing. These activities include: art, crafts and games; exercise; outings and social, cultural and spiritual support. 39 Leswin Road, London N16 7NX (Open Mon to Thurs 10am to 3.30pm) 020 7923 3536 https://www.hceo.org.uk/ Money support Hackney Citizen's Advice Bureau Free advice on a range of issues including benefits, consumer problems, employment issues, housing problems, legal issues, debt advice, relationship, family and personal problems as well as tax and utility related topics. 300 Mare Street, London E8 1HE Drop-in advice (Mon to Thurs from 8.30am - limited sessions each day so arrive early and queue) Information from Reception (Mon to Fri 9.30am to 5pm) Telephone advice: 0344 499 1195 (Mon to Weds 1pm to 3pm - calls will cost the same as a call to a landline) http://www.eastendcab.org.uk/hackney/ Hackney Law Centre Free legal advice and representation for those who live or work in Hackney on issues such as housing, debt, consumer law, and small claims. Office 020 8985 5236 (Mon to Fri 10am to 5pm) Telephone Advice Line 020 8985 8364 (Mon and Weds only 10am to 1pm) http://www.hackneyadvice.org.uk/user_show.php Hackney Foodbank If you are struggling to put food on the table, for whatever reason whether you are in work or not, please contact ISHA’s Outreach and Support Officer on 0300 131 7300 to ask for a food voucher or contact the foodbank who will direct you to another local partner. Hackney Foodbank 020 7254 2464 info@hackney.foodbank.org.uk https://hackney.foodbank.org.uk/ Employment and training Hackney Works Open to Hackney residents who: have the right to work in the UK and a national insurance number; are unemployed or working less than 16 hours a week; are on a low income and want to work. Services include: personalised employment support; help with job searches, CVs, job applications and interview techniques; basic skills training including English and maths; vocational training; access to volunteering, work placements, apprenticeships and job opportunities; 'better off' calculations and information on in-work benefits Homerton Opportunity Hub - Homerton Library E9 6AS Hoxton Opportunity Hub - 137-139 Bowling Green Walk N1 6AL Woodberry Down Opportunity Hub - Redmond Community Centre N4 2HF 0208 356 5700 (enquiries and registration) hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk https://hackney.gov.uk/hackney-works Supported employment team In-work support, job-coaching and help negotiating reasonable adjustments in the workplace for all Hackney residents managing a health condition or disability Hoxton Opportunity Hub, 137-139 Bowling Green Walk N1 6AL 020 8356 5700 supportedemployment@hackney.gov.uk Peabody Free one-to-one advice and guidance in your search for a job or your preparations for working life. Works closely with a range of employers and local partners to access a range of job vacancies. Open to non-Peabody Hackney residents. Pembury Community Centre, Atkins Square, Dalston Lane E8 1HL Mon to Fri 9.30am to 4.30-pm (closed Weds pm and between 12.30 and 1.30pm) 020 3828 3500 Employment.Training@peabody.org.uk https://www.peabody.org.uk/community-programmes/employment-and-training Adult Education Advice Service Free and confidential information, advice and guidance on adult and family learning, accessing further and higher education, careers advice, training, volunteering and ESOL 020 8820 7172 communitydevelopment@learningtrust.co.uk https://www.learningtrust.co.uk/content/adult-education-advice-service https://www.learningtrust.co.uk/content/hackney-esol-advice-service Staying safe Domestic Abuse Intervention Service Address c/o Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman Street E8 1DY 0800 056 0905 (Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm) or 020 8356 4458 / 4459 For out-of-hours emergencies call police 999 / housing 020 8356 2300 / Refuge 0808 2000 247 dais@hackney.gov.uk https://hackney.gov.uk/domestic-violence Nia Specialist domestic abuse service offering services including: refuge and outreach for women with substance misuse issues; advocacy; workshops and play schemes to reduce the impact of domestic abuse on families and children; East London Rape Crisis Centre P.O. BOX 58203, London, N1 3XP 020 7683 1270 info@niaendingviolence.org.uk http://www.niaendingviolence.org.uk/ Return to Graphics Version