One Place East

Befriending Scheme: Offers social and emotional support to somebody who has become isolated through mental ill health. Redbridge Dementia Befriending Service: Aims to improve the quality of life of people with dementia both in the community and those in long term care settings. Hate Crime and Referral Centre: We offer a safe, confidential environment for disabled people who have experienced crime, harassment or abuse because of their: race; religion; sexuality; disability; age; gender identity or mental health condition. Autism Alert Card: The card will alert the Police, NHS, other emergency services and front line service providers, that the person carrying the card has a condition that may require special attention. RUN-UP: A mental health user group whose principal aim is to fight for the rights for everyone affected by mental health conditions. In particular, to ensure that the voices of people with mental health issues are heard; to campaign in order to improve and develop local mental health services; to ensure mental health service users are involved in the planning, development, management and monitoring of services. One to One Advocacy: Independent and confidential one to one advocacy helps ensure people’s voices are heard and their rights are upheld. Service User Engagement: We provide bespoke group advocacy packages including consultations,focus groups and facilitation of service user meetings. Training Stars: We offer Learning Disability Awareness for staff working in local services, and staff and pupils in schools. We also offer advice and guidance on how to make information accessible for people with a learning disability.

Ghana Welfare Association

Advice, information and support for the Ghanaian communities and people from other African countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe. Deal with a range of issues, particularly welfare benefits, employment, housing, immigration and nationality. Health seminars and advice on HIV/AIDS, domestic violence and bereavement. IT training. Cultural education for children aged 5-16.

Relate Mediation North East London & Essex

Family mediation for couples who are divorcing or separating. Deal with issues relating to children, property and finance.

Somali Banadir Welfare Association of UK

Advice, information and support for the Somali Banadir community, particularly refugees and asylum seekers. Subjects covered include benefits, housing rights and immigration and nationality. Cultural and recreational events. Translation and interpreting. Sports activities.

Qalb Day Care Services

Day care service for Asian adults with long term mental health problems who live in London Borough of Waltham Forest. Provide keyworker support, advice and information, activities, art and crafts, reflexology, computer classes and a lunch club.

Samaritans - Redbridge

Telephone helpline (116 123) operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis. Listening and emotional support for people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. The national Samaritans number (116 123) can also put callers through without delay to their nearest unengaged branch.

Bangla Housing Association

Advice and information on welfare benefits for the Bangladeshi and other Asian communities in London Boroughs of Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest. Help with form filling, advice on what benefits are available and income maximisation. General information on housing, education, health, immigration.

Stay Safe East

Advocacy and support to Deaf and disabled people affected by domestic and sexual violence, hate crime and other human rights abuses. Training and consultancy for statutory and voluntary agencies, policy and casework advice.

Age UK - Waltham Forest

Advice and signposting for older people (50+) and their carers (home visiting service available); Silver surfers. Befriending services, Balance and exercise classes; Patient Experience Projects.

Counsel for Life

Counselling centre based on Christian values for people with emotional, personal or relationship problems. Provides open ended, time limited and solution focused therapy for individuals and couples. Consultancy for those providing pastoral care for others. Accredited by the BACP. Fees from £55 per session; reduced fees available for those on low incomes. Counselling sessions are via Zoom Videoconferencing or via telephone. We are able to offer face to face sessions although these are currently limited.