RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS – BARNET
Some of these groups may make a small charge. Please check by calling them or looking online
ORGANISATION
CONTACT
ADDRESS
Barnet Enablement Network (for eligible
patients) A supportive network run by London
Borough of Barnet health problems, giving patients
the opportunity to gain/regain skills & confidence to
participate fully in the community
Barnet MDF Self Help Group: support for people
with the bipolar condition & support the carers of
those with the diagnosis. Monthly self help group.
Tel: 020 8359 3230
Email: the.network@barnet.gov.uk
Website:
www.barnet.gov.uk/info/930272/the_network
The Network,
27 Castle Road,
North Finchley,
N12 9EE
Tel: 020 7931 6480; Helpline 0845 634 0540
Email: barnetshg@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk
11 Belgrave Rd
SW1V 1RB
Barnet Voice for Mental Health: An independent
organisation run by people who have or are using,
mental health services
Tel: 020 8371 9678
Email: admin@bvmh.co.uk
Website: www.bvmh.co.uk (not available)
Tel. Helpline: over 25 0845 634 1414 (Mon-Fri
8am-10.30pm Sat.1.00pm-4.30pm)
under 25 0845 634 7650 (Mon-Fri 4.30pm-8.30pm
Sat 1.00pm-4.30pm)
Email: northlondongroup@aol.com
Website: www.b-eat.co.uk
BEAT network - North London Eating Disorders
Grp: registered with BEAT (see under national
organisations below). The group welcomes men &
women aged 18+ living in Barnet.
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Call to find out where local
group meets
Information, Advice, Advocacy & Brokerage:
Providing people with disabilities, including mental
health problems, with access to opportunities,
support or enablement.
Tel: 020 8359 6450
Email: info@barnetcil.org.uk
Website: www.barnetcil.org.uk
The Concourse
Grahame Park
NW9 5UX
MIND in Barnet: advice, support & activities
promoting mental wellbeing, including Day Centre,
Information & Advice sessions & befriending.
Tel: 020 8343 5700
Email: admin@mindinbarnet.org.uk
Website: www.mindinbarnet.org.uk
55 Christchurch Avenue,
Finchley N12 0DG
Richmond Fellowship: Supported Housing,
Employment, Training, Community & Day Services.
Tel: 020 8364 8466
Email: barnet@richmondfellowship.org.uk
Website: www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
Turning Point RE-START: a fast, accessible &
confidential service for people in Barnet wishing to
reduce, stabilise or stop using alcohol & or drugs.
Tel: 020 8492 2525
Email: thecrossing@turning-point.co.uk
Website: www.turning-point.co.uk
52 Moxon St,
Barnet,
Herts, EN5 5TS
The Grove,
6-8 Alexandra Grove,
N12 8NU
Produced by a volunteer under the Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust’s Supported Volunteering Scheme.
We have endeavoured to ensure this list is up to date as at July 2012 but services are subject to change.
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS – BARNET
Some of these groups may make a small charge. Please check by calling them or looking online
ORGANISATION
CONTACT
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ADDRESS
BLACK & ETHNIC MINORITY ADVICE & SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
Barnet Asian Women’s Association (BAWA):
Tel: 020 8368 3077
Friary Hse, Friary Park
support to Asian women, including a helpline, drop- Email: admin@bawaonline.org
Friary Rd,
in sessions, support groups & counselling.
Website: www.bawaonline.org
London N12 9PQ
Chinese Mental Health Association (CMHA): a
range of help & support to people including
befriending, counselling & employment support.
Farsophone Counselling Service: individual &
family/ couple therapy to the Iranian community,
including help with welfare & legal matters, finding
employment & a befriending club.
JAMI UK: Support to Jewish people with mental
health problems: hospital visiting, community
support, befriending, day services, employment &
volunteering help, carer support, health promotion
Nafsiyat - Intercultural Therapy Centre: therapy &
counselling to people from a range of cultural
backgrounds. 14 languages offered. Diverse team.
Tel: 020 7613 1008
Email: info@cmha.org.uk
Website: www.cmha.org.uk
Tel: 020 8951 2004 or 07914 965 511
Email: counselling@farsophone.org.uk
Website: www.farsophone.org.uk
Tel: 020 8458 2223
Email: n/a
Website: www.jamiuk.org
Tel: 020 7263 6947
Email: admin@nafsiyat.org.uk
Website: www.nafsiyat.org.uk
CARERS’ SUPPORT
Barnet Carers: advice, information, emotional &
Tel: 020 8343 9698
practical support for all informal Barnet carers ,
Email: admin@barnetcares.org
including multicultural support group.
Website: www.barnetcarers.org
BLACK & MINORITY ETHNIC CARERS’ SUPPORT SERVICES
Black & Minority Ethnic Carers’ Support: help,
support & advice to BME carers & their families
living in North London, including benefits advice,
culturally appropriate sitting service for carers &
monthly carers support meetings.
Tel: 020 8808 5510
Fax: 020 8801 5530
Email: info@bmecarers.org.uk
Website: www.bmecarers.org.uk
2F Zenith House,
155 Curtain Rd,
London, EC2A 3QY
Information & Advice Centre
1st Fl. Edgware Community
Hosp.
Burnt Oak Broadway HA8 0AD
Olympia House
Armitage Rd
NW11 8RQ
Unit 4, Clifton House,
Clifton Terrace,
N4 3JP
3rd Floor, Global House,
303 Ballards Lane
N12 8NP
Selby Centre,
Selby Rd,
N17 8JL
Produced by a volunteer under the Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust’s Supported Volunteering Scheme.
We have endeavoured to ensure this list is up to date as at July 2012 but services are subject to change.
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS – BARNET
Some of these groups may make a small charge. Please check by calling them or looking online
ORGANISATION
CONTACT
GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER SUPPORT
PACE: Promoting the mental health & wellbeing of
Tel: 020 7700 1323; Fax: 020 7609 4909
lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender people, inc.
Email: info@pacehealth.org.uk
counselling, mental health advocacy & support grps. Website: www.pacehealth.org.uk
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation: services for
lesbian, gay & bisexual people. Help & support
through the LGF helpline, email or online.
Tel: 0845 3 303030 10-10pm, automated out of hrs)
Email: info@lgf.org.uk
Website: www.lgf.org.uk
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS OFFERING HELP & SUPPORT
Alzheimer's Society: help & support to people
Helpline: 0845 300 0336 (8.30am-6.30pm Mon-Fri)
affected by dementia. Services include a helpline,
Email: enquiries@alzheimers.org.uk
on-line resources & local branches.
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
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ADDRESS
34 Hartham Rd,
N7 9JL
5 Richmond St,
Manchester M1 3HF
Advice & Information Centre
Edgware Community Hosp.
Burnt Oak Brdwy HA8 0AD
Anxiety Alliance: Confidential support to people
suffering from general anxiety, phobias, panic
attacks & their friends & family
C.A.L.M (Campaign Against Living Miserably):
help & support aimed at men aged 15-35 which can
be accessed by the helpline & on-line. .
Tel: 0845 2967877 (10am-10pm everyday)
Email: anxietyalliance1@btinternet.com
Website: www.anxietyalliance.org.uk
1 Taylor Close,
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire, CV8 2LW
Tel: 0800 58 58 58 (Sat-Tues, 5pm-midnight)
Email: from website
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
PO Box 68766,
London SE1P 4JZ.
ChildLine: advice, support & counselling for
children & young people on a wide range of issues
through the helpline & online.
Tel: 0800 1111
Email: from website
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Weston House,
42 Curtain Rd,EC2A 3NH
Depression Alliance: information & support for
people with depression. They offer support through
local self-help groups & online resources.
Tel: 0845 123 23 20
Email: information@depressionalliance.org
Website: www.depressionalliance.org
20 Great Dover St
SE1 4L
FRANK: free, confidential information & advice on
drugs for anyone concerned, including relatives,
friends & colleagues of those with drug problems.
Helpline: 0800 77 66 00 (Freephone)
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Not provided
Harmless: support & information on self-harm to
people who self-harm, their friends & families.
PO Box 9325, Nottingham NG8 9FB
Email: root@harmless.org.uk
Website: www.harmless.org.uk
PO Box 9325
Nottingham NG8 9FB
Produced by a volunteer under the Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust’s Supported Volunteering Scheme.
We have endeavoured to ensure this list is up to date as at July 2012 but services are subject to change.
RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS – BARNET
Some of these groups may make a small charge. Please check by calling them or looking online
ORGANISATION
CONTACT
ADDRESS
MDF The Bipolar Organisation: self-help groups,
a members’ helpline & on-line resources for people
with bipolar disorder.
Tel: 020 7793 2600
Email: mdf@mdf.org.uk
Website: www.mdf.org.uk
Mindfull - online support for 11-17 year olds,
providing support & advice on mental health.
www.mindfull.org/what-is-mindfull/
National Self Harm Network (NSHN): Supporting
people affected by self-harm, their families & carers,
including helpline & on-line forum.
Tel: 0800 622 6000 (7pm-11pm daily)
Email: info@nshn.co.uk
Website: www.nshn.co.uk
PO Box 7264,
Nottingham, NG1 6WJ
Tel: 0845 120 3778 (admin only)
Email: admin@ocduk.org
Website: www.ocduk.org
Silverlands Lodge
Boarshead, Crowborough
East Sussex TN6 3HE
Tel: 020 8427 8694
Email: e info@relatelondonnw.org.uk
Website: www.relatelondonnw.org.uk
Building 5, Civic Centre
Complex
Station Rd HA1 2XH
Tel: 01823 365 327,
Advice Line: 0300 5000 927 (Mon-Fri 10am to 1pm)
Email: advice@rethink.org
Website:www.rethink.org ( www.rethinktalk.org)
89 Albert Embankment
SE1 7TP
Tel: 08457 909090 (24/7)/ 020 8368 6789
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
191a Bowes Rd, N11 2HN
Write: Chris, PO Box 9090,
Stirling, FK8 2SA
OCD-UK: Working with & for people with
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, including 24/7
online support & information & advice for those
suffering from OCD, their families & carers.
Relate - North West London: relationship
counselling for individuals, couples, families,
children, young people, inc. online/ tel. counselling
Rethink: advice helpline, advocacy, carer support,
employment & training, helplines & services
dedicated to black & minority ethnic communities.
Barnet RETHINK Walking Group.
Samaritans: confidential non-judgmental emotional
support 24 hours a day for people who are
experiencing feelings of distress or despair. By
phone, email, letter or face to face in the branch.
Saneline: support & information for people with
mental health problems, their families & carers..
Young Minds: helping improve emotional wellbeing
& mental health of children & young people,
Tel: 08457 678 000 (6-11pm)
Email: sanemail@sane.org.uk
Website: www.sane.org.uk
Tel: 020 7089 5050; (Parent support) 0808 802 5544
Email: ymenquiries@youngminds.org.uk
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
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21 St. George's Rd,
London, SE1 6ES
First Floor Cityside House
40 Adler St. E1 1EE
Suite 11, Baden Place,
Crosby Row SE1 1YW
Produced by a volunteer under the Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust’s Supported Volunteering Scheme.
We have endeavoured to ensure this list is up to date as at July 2012 but services are subject to change.