About the service

Respond is a national charity providing therapy and specialist support services to people with learning disabilities, autism or both who have experienced abuse, violence or trauma.

Respond provides a range of trauma-informed services for children, young people, adults and professionals. These include psychotherapy, advocacy, campaigning and other support services which aim to prevent abuse and equip individuals and their families to come to terms with their experiences and live more positive lives.

Respond also provides specialist training, supervision, reflective practice and consultancy to equip agencies and providers in developing and delivering trauma-informed services.

How to access the service

For general referrals fill in form by accessing and return the form to [email protected].

For one to one support and advocacy to young women (13-25) with a earning disability, autism or both who have experienced any form of gender-based violence fill in the form.

Find more contact details below.

Contact details

Email: [email protected] (general referrals)
[email protected](one-to-one support and advocacy to young women (13-25) with a learning disability, autism or both who have experienced any form of gender-based violence)

Telephone: 020 7383 0700 (General enquiries)
020 7380 8257 or 07821 578190 (Domestic abuse and Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy services)
020 7380 8257 (CouRAGEus: A New Service for Young Women and Girls one-to-one support)

Visit the Respond website


 

About the service

KCW Cove is a drop-in service where residents of the boroughs can go if they are experiencing a mental health crisis.

Crisis Cove is a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for individuals who are struggling to cope with their mental health and daily life. On meeting with service users, Crisis Cove aims to support them to reduce their immediate anxiety and crisis.

Crisis Cove offers:

• A safe, welcoming space and a listening ear
• 1-to-1 support to help you to find the best path forward
• Support to develop your own safety plan for the next day as well as longer term plans which could involve contact with statutory services.
• Support to find and access other services in your area that interest you.
• Drop-in crisis support
• Hot drink and a snack

How to access the service

You can access the service via call or email.

You can also contact CNWL Single Point of Access on 0800 0234 650 for support to complete a referral.

Crisis Cove is open to residents aged 16+ living in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and City of Westminster.

The service address is in Westminster - The Lighthouse, Dunbell Building, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, W2 1RL.

Availability

Monday to Sunday between 2am and 10pm, 365 days a year.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07827 437081

Visit the Hestia website


 

About the service

Dad's House aim is to make sure children remain the priority after divorce, separation or bereavement. There are many ways in which Dad's House helps dads and families, including offering emotional support, combating loneliness and isolation by being available to chat with Dads on the phone or in-person at the drop-in centre, breakfast clubs, law clinics, food banks and accommodation/housing. Dad's House goal is to have drop-in centres around the UK run by Dads.

Dad's House can help all Dads in need, but cannot assist anyone that has been charged with any physical/verbal abuse of their children/partner.

How to access the service

If you would like some help, more information about the charity or to offer help email or call them and ask for Billy. Find contact details below.

Dad's House is located in Hammesmith and Fulham on
22 Lillie Road, London SW6 1TS and is open to Kensington and Chelsea residents.

Availability

Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07765 183 504 (ask for Billy)

Visit the Dad's House website


 

About the service

Maxilla Men’s Shed is a community workshop and maker space with a focus on tackling social isolation, funded by the NHS North Kensington Recovery Programme.

Launched in September 2019, the Shed is based at ACAVA’s Maxilla Studios on the Westway estate in North Kensington. The Shed is primarily designed for men but also accommodates women, and it’s a place to come and make, learn skills, stay active, and socialise.

Alongside providing specialist workshops and courses, the Shed runs weekly ‘Tinkering Sessions’, where interaction with other users is central to the project’s ethos, and the Shed embraces all new members into the fold.

How to access the service

Contact the service via email. Find contact details below.

Availability

Visit the ACAVA webiste to view timetables for Tinkering Sessions https://www.acava.org/programmes/tinkering-sessions/.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Find the ACAVA website


 

About the service

Mental health and well-being drop in service by Mosaic Community Trust is a drop-in service to address emotional and mental wellness through social circles, focus group discussions, gentle exercise, deep breathing and therapeutic massage.
 

How to access the service

You can self refer or refer a client if you are a professional to Mosaic Community Trust by email or telephone. Find contact details below.

You can also visit every Monday 10am to 2pm at Portman Children’s centre and every Tuesday 11.45am to 2.45pm at Maida Vale Children’s Centre.
 

Availability

Mondays between 10am and 2pm.
Tuesdays between 10am and 2pm.
Fridays between 10am and 2pm.
 

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 07445 284 308
07789 914 345

Visit the Mosaic Community Trust website


 

About the service

Kensington and Chelsea Mind provide mental health support in the form of peer support, Living Well workshops and social activities, as well as a Mind Skills Development Service which offers horticulture and I.T. training.

How to access the service

You can self refer for general peer support by completing this formPeer support for complex emotional needs requires a referral via a care provider (e.g. from a Community Mental Health hub).

Availability

Monday to Friday between 9am and 5.30pm.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 020 8964 1333

Visit the Kensington and Chelsea Mind website


 

About the service

NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression is a free and confidential NHS service for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea. Talking Therapies provide a range of support if you are:

• Experiencing difficult emotions such as low mood, worry or stress
• Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety
• struggling with depression, or
• having trouble sleeping because of intrusive thoughts

You can learn ways to improve your wellbeing and have the space to think about your difficulties and find ways to manage them better.

Talking Therapies can also help if you are living with a long-term physical health condition by finding ways to better manage the practical and emotional aspects.

How to access the service

Community Living Well provides face-to-face support for anyone aged 16 and above. They accept referrals from any health professional (including GP).

You can also refer yourself by completing an online referral form, or online referral with chat bot assistance on their website.

You can access the service by appointment only - they do not offer walk in appointments.

Availability

Monday to Thursday between 8am and 8pm.
Friday between 8am and 5pm.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 020 3317 4200

Visit the Community Living Well website


 

About the service

NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression is a free and confidential NHS service for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea. Talking Therapies provide a range of support if you are:

• Experiencing difficult emotions such as low mood, worry or stress
• Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety
• struggling with depression, or
• having trouble sleeping because of intrusive thoughts

You can learn ways to improve your wellbeing and have the space to think about your difficulties and find ways to manage them better.

Talking Therapies can also help if you are living with a long-term physical health condition by finding ways to better manage the practical and emotional aspects.

How to access the service

Community Living Well provides face-to-face support for anyone aged 16 and above. They accept referrals from any health professional (including GP).

You can also refer yourself by completing an online referral form, or online referral with chat bot assistance on their website.

You can access the service by appointment only - they do not offer walk in appointments.

Availability

Monday to Thursday between 8am and 8pm.
Friday between 8am and 5pm.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 020 3317 4200

Visit the Community Living Well website


 

About the service

Al-Manaar Children and Young People's Therapy Service offers free, in-person, faith-sensitive psychotherapy to Muslim heritage children and young people aged between 2 and 24. They also offer support to parents/carers concerned about the emotional wellbeing of their child. The service liaises with the professional network if requested by the family (school, GP, CAMHS, Children's Services).

The service has therapists of Muslim heritage, and supervised by an experienced, accredited Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, Dr Rachel Abedi. Additional services include:

• Workshops for parents
• training for professionals working with children and young people
• collaboration with other community organisations and services

How to access the service

You can contact the service by email or via voice message, SMS or WhatsApp. See contact details below.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]
[email protected]

Telephone: 07968 796 490 (voice message/SMS/WhatsApp)

Visit the Al-Manaar website


 

About the service

Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women’s Centre seeks to serve the health, welfare, social, education and training needs of Moroccan and Arabic speaking women and their families, helping them to access mainstream services to improve their overall quality of life. Al-Hasaniya consists of an all female staff group and supports resident in Kensington and Chelsea and London-wide.

How to access the service

Your GP or other professional can refer you by completing this form
You can also refer by completing the form here
The service also welcomes walk ins at Bays 4 & 5 Trellick Towers, Golborne Road, London W10 5PA.

Availability

Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 5pm.

Contact details

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 020 3048 4488

Visit the Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women’s Centre website