Beat Eating Disorders Helpline

We are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

NELFT Eating Disorder Service

The eating disorder service at North East London NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist outpatient service for young people and adults.

Mind of the Student EmpowerU programme

EmpowerU takes a holistic approach to mental health by helping young people understand their emotions, build resilience and feel a stronger sense of belonging. The programme gives students simple tools for wellbeing, self care and healthier choices in a safe and supportive space.

Menopause Support

Our mission is to provide menopause education, information, guidance and support for those experiencing menopause, and those who know and love them, and to campaign for better menopause care and support for all.

St Francis Hospice Living with Dementia group

Saint Francis Hospice runs a monthly Living with Dementia group; a multi-sensory reminiscence session designed to support people living with mild to moderate dementia. 

Safe Connections Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training

Join our free, online suicide prevention training offered by Mind in the City, Hackney, and Waltham Forest. This two-hour session is designed for anyone working with vulnerable people or those interested in learning more about suicide prevention.

Community Mental Health and Wellness Teams

Raphael’s Park Park Run

Hestia Reset Hub

The Havering Reset Hub provides free mental health support for individuals aged 18 and above. It's a safe, inviting, and inclusive space where residents of Havering can simply turn up with no appointment necessary.

Living Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service

The Live Well Empowerment Service gives adults living in Havering wellbeing support in the community. The service is commissioned by Havering Council and delivered by Tapestry Care UK through community hubs in Rainham, Harold Hill and Hornchurch.

Ageing Well Community Wellness and Empowerment Service

The Ageing Well Empowerment Service gives adults aged 50+ living in Havering wellbeing support in the community. The service is commissioned by Havering Council and delivered by Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering in partnership with the British Red Cross and Age UK East London.

Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA)

Havering Asian Social and Welfare Association (HASWA) is an Asian community-led charity which provides a wide range of activities to all, regardless of age, gender, religion or background. HASWA understands and acknowledges cultural diversity and now works to reduce social disadvantage, promote independence and encourage healthier lifestyles, provision of equal access to information, advice, guidance and services as well as support and representation to all.

NeuroTogether

Neurodiverse adult support group for neurodivergents, friends and families - sharing and supporting lived experience online and through walks.

Relate Counselling & Mediation Services

We are the relationship experts providing face to face and online relationship counselling and sex therapy for adults in relationships or single adults.

Pause – Time for a Change menopause support group

Join our Menopause Nurse-led non-judgemental, welcoming community and connect with other people experiencing the menopause.

Havering Emotional Support Team (HEST)

Havering Emotional Support Team is a new collaborative service which is designed to help meet the emotional wellbeing needs of children and young people in education settings. This support is aimed at children and young people who may be experiencing mild to moderate emotional wellbeing concerns. We provide additional support working alongside other professionals who are already based in and around schools and colleges as part of the Whole School Approach.

Havering Long COVID Community Café

Do you or someone you know have symptoms of Long Covid, if so, come along and meet like-minded people for a friendly chat.

Black Minds Matter UK

Free, one to one, culturally appropriate talking therapy for Black people in the UK.

On Your Side

On Your Side is for anybody in the UK who identifies as part of an East or Southeast Asian community. This is the place you can find support and make a report if you experience or witness racism or any form of hate.

Carents Room digital hub for carers of ageing parents

Free expert guidance and a like-minded community - all in one space, whenever and wherever you need it.

NELFT 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Assessment Hub

The Hub in Redbridge is a welcoming space where local people can get professional help during a mental health crisis.

Tapestry support and advice for carers

Tapestry provides invaluable support for carers, recognizing the vital role they play in looking after loved ones. Caring for someone can be both rewarding and challenging, and Tapestry aims to ease the burden by offering practical assistance, emotional support, and respite opportunities.

Rainham Foodbank – Art Club

A creative space where older and younger people connect through art.

Rainham Foodbank – Befriending Service

For adults who feel lonely or isolated. We connect you with a friendly volunteer for mainly outdoor activities, helping you enjoy companionship and stay active.

Rainham Foodbank – Counselling Support

At Rainham Foodbank Counselling Services (RFCS), we’re here for both adults and children who are struggling with their mental health.

Alzheimer’s Society Havering Dementia Support Service

Refer yourself/your family members to our service. We are here to help. We provide information and advice for anyone worried about their own or someone else’s memory. Anyone who has a diagnosis of dementia or is a carer/family member of a person who is living with dementia and resides in Havering are welcome to get in touch with us.

Upminster Dementia Choir

A fortnightly choir for those who are living with dementia and their carers with tea and coffee provided. Every other Thursday, 10am – 11:30am. £2 per person.

Havering Asylum Seeker and Refugee Psychology Service

The Havering Asylum Seeker and Refugee Psychology Service is a specialist trauma-informed psychology service that supports the emotional wellbeing of Refugees and Asylum-seeking children, adults and families in the Havering area.

The Mix

We offer free, confidential support, expert advice and a welcoming community, all designed with and for young people. Whether you need help with mental health, relationships, work, money or anything else, you’ll find it here — whenever you need it.

Muslim Youth Helpline

Provide instant relief to young British Muslims. When minutes matter, we’re here to listen – preventing crises from escalating into tragedies.

Havering CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)

Havering CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) offers help to children and young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.

elop

elop is a holistic lesbian and gay centre that offers a range of social, emotional and support services to LGBT communities.

Victim support – help after crime

Get in touch anytime for independent, free, and confidential advice after a crime.

AgeUK RBH telephone befriending

This service is a volunteer based befriending scheme for older people who are isolated. It is available to residents in Havering. The telephone service is Monday to Friday during morning hours. 

AgeUK telephone friendship

A friendly chat when you need it

Sycamore Trust support for autistic residents and their families

Sycamore Trust U.K. offers a range of services specifically designed to support autistic individuals and their families, and we aim to educate the community and empower individuals of all ages to flourish and be valued members of society.

Sycamore Trust Pre-Diagnostic Autism Support Group

Sycamore Trust runs pre-diagnostic groups for adults living in Havering who have been referred for an autism assessment. 

YoungMinds parents helpline

We offer tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. You can speak to us over the phone, or chat to us online.

Survivors of Bereavement By Suicide (SOBS)

Call for support 0300 111 5065, the Support Line is open everyday 9am-7pm.

Shout text service

Free confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you're in crisis and need immediate help.

Calm Harm app

Worried about self-harm? Calm Harm is a free* app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm.

The Stay Alive app

The Stay Alive app is a free phone app people who are in mental health crisis or someone supporting someone in crisis can use.

Self Injury Support

Call us free on 0808 800 8088 on Mondays and Thursdays, 7pm-10pm.

Memory Café at The Railway Hotel

A warm and friendly drop-in for those with Dementia and their carers. Enjoy tea, coffee, music, and friendship in a casual and supportive environment.

The Bereavement Journey

7 Sessions of films and discussion for anyone bereaved anytime.

Havering Mind – Armed Forces Community Programme

AFCP is a dedicated mental health and wellbeing support programme for the Armed Forces community (including service personnel, veterans, reservist, cadet force adult volunteers, their partners and children.

Havering Mind – Havering Independent Advocacy Service

This service is for people living in Havering who have a statutory right to Advocacy.

Havering Mind – Peer Support Workers

Peer support is a way of giving and receiving help with living, wellbeing and mental health.

Havering Mind – Social Inclusion Project

Within this service, we support adults living in Havering who are struggling with their mental health, and becoming socially isolated.

Havering Mind – Parent Support Group

Our Parent Support Group in Havering, Barking and Dagenham is a regular 6 week online programme for parents and carers of young people aged 11 – 25 years struggling with their mental health.

Havering Mind – Gateway Telephone Service

Are you anxious about something? Or worried about someone else? We are here to listen and give helpful information, offering support when you need it. 

Havering Mind – Dads in Mind

The Dads In Mind project has been developed to aid fathers in the early stages of parenting, focusing on those with a child between 0- 3 years old.

Havering Mind Mums Matter

Mums Matter is a free 8 week peer support course which aims to empower and support mums with children aged 2 and under, to take control of their mental health and wellbeing during the perinatal period.

Havering Talking Therapies

We provide Talking Therapies for people over the age of 18 and registered with a GP in the London Borough of Havering.

Aching Arms support for bereaved parents who have lost their baby

Aching Arms is a national charity that supports bereaved parents after the loss of their baby whether it was during pregnancy, at birth or soon after. We provide our Aching Arms comfort bears to over 190 hospitals across the UK (as well as hospices, support groups and funeral directors).

Miscarriage Association information & advice

We understand how hard it can be to ask for support after pregnancy loss. Whether it’s your first time reaching out or you’ve contacted us before, we’re here to help you with services designed to meet you wherever you are.

SAMM National Support for people bereaved by murder and manslaughter

SAMM provides a wide range of peer support services to people bereaved by murder and manslaughter. Our services are open to everyone regardless of how long ago they were bereaved

Winston’s Wish support for bereaved children & young people

Whether you are a grieving young person who wants to talk to someone or a parent, carer or professional looking for guidance, you can reach out to our bereavement team using one of our confidential on-demand services.

Grief Encounter support for bereaved children & young people

We care passionately about helping bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close.

Supporting Humanity bereavement support

At Supporting Humanity, we understand that the loss of a loved one is one of life’s most painful and challenging experiences. That’s why we are deeply committed to supporting individuals and families through grief with compassion, dignity, and care.

Muslim Bereavement Support Service

The Muslim Bereavement Support Service is a registered charity, founded in 2012. We are a non-profit organisation serving the Muslim community by supporting bereaved women who have lost a loved one.

Cruse bereavement support

We're here to help you no matter how long you've been grieving.

The Compassionate Friends support for bereaved parents

The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is the UK’s only national charity providing peer support to bereaved parents, adult siblings and grandparents who have experienced the death of a child, sibling or grandchild.

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

The Lullaby Trust safer sleep advice and bereavement support for parents

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

The Jolly Dollies – social network for widows

The Jolly Dollies are an organisation started by widows for widows.

HBBS Counselling – free adult one-to-one counselling

We offer programmes of face to face individual counselling to local people aged 18+ struggling to maintain their emotional well-being.

Mourning Coffee bereavement group

Mourning Coffee is an Informal meeting for anyone who has suffered a bereavement.

Sands – support for pregnancy & baby loss

Here to support everyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss.

At a Loss Bereavement signposting website

This national website has all the bereavement services in the UK on it in one simple place.

Positive East health and wellbeing services for people with HIV

Positive East have lots of support services for people living with HIV.

NELFT Perinatal Parent Infant Mental Health Service 

This specialist service supports people during pregnancy and up to a year after the birth of their child who have more complex mental health challenges. 

Butterflies – perinatal mental health and wellbeing group

The Butterflies Peer Support group is a service for families who are experiencing perinatal mental illness, anxiety, depression and low mood since becoming pregnant or following the birth of their baby.

NELFT Mental Health Direct Crisis Line

If you live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Essex, Kent & Medway, you can call for mental health help and advice anytime of the day or night. Callers can receive advice, signposting or arranged to be seen in emergency. Service is available to clients that are known to Mental Health Services and those attempting to access services. We can arrange for you to speak with a mental health professional. Calls can be from clients, carers, allied professionals, GPs etc. This is a freephone number and callers will not be charged.

NELFT Memory Service

We are a team of doctors, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, Admiral Nurses and other healthcare practitioners. All of the members of our team have training and experience in working with people with memory difficulties.

St Francis Hospice OrangeLine

OrangeLine offers confidential telephone support alongside social/friendship groups in the community for people who are bereaved, lonely or isolated. We can help you to make connections, start new friendships or simply provide guidance and information. You can express your thoughts and feelings in confidence; we will always respect your privacy.

NELFT Community Mental Health & Wellness Teams

The Havering Mental Health and Wellness Teams provide mental health assessment, and short and longer term support for adults aged 18-65 who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties. This support includes adult social care assessments and interventions.

Change Grow Live support group for families impacted by addiction

Weekly support group for families affected by addiction.

Veteran’s Gateway wellbeing support

We are the first point of contact for you and your loved ones. Contact us 24/7 for help across housing, mental wellbeing, finances and more.

Good Thinking Mental Wellbeing Platform

Digital mental wellbeing for London approved by the NHS.

Royal Association for Deaf People Wellbeing Live Chat

If you’re Deaf and feeling down, anxious, worried or want to talk to someone, contact the Royal Association for Deaf People.

Safe Connections Suicide Prevention Helpline

Our helpline number is 0300 561 0115 (Mon-Fri 9:30-4:30pm)

Samaritans Helpline

When life is difficult, you can call Samaritans free, day or night, on 116 123.

Papyrus UK helpline to support young people with suicidal thoughts

For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.

GamCare – Gambling Support Services

GamCare London provides free and confidential professional advice, support and treatment to those impacted by gambling related harms.

Healthy start food and vitamins

Free vitamins and support for pregnant people and families with children under 4 to buy healthy food and milk applying is easy and does not affect other financial benefits apply online or speak to your children's Centre midwife or health visitor