Help and support resources for parents and carers

Are you afraid of your partner? Your ex? A member of your family? Is someone threatening you or forcing you to do something against your will? Do you need to escape from someone? Do you need support to stay safe at home? If you’re in Lambeth, contact the Gaia Centre on 020 7733 8724 or email lambethvawg@refuge.org.uk

National Centre for Domestic Violence The National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation. 0800 970 2070 / 0844 8044 999 / text ‘NCDV’ to 60777

The Mix, free information and support for under 25s in the UK – 0808 808 4994

National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428 (run by Galop)

RespectMen's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm), 

Rape Crisis. Find your nearest specialist Rape Crisis organisation near you services using the search facility on their website. Rape Crisis helpline: 0808 802 9999

Rights of Women Family law helpline 020 7251 6577 and criminal law helpline – 020 7521 8887

Women’s Aid Domestic Violence National Charity. Connect to a support worker, get help on housing, safety planning, dealing with the police, speak to other women in the forum. Click here

Solace Women’s Aid – a London-based charity that supports women and children affected by domestic and sexual violence. Includes helpline. Click here

Southall Black Sisters
Supports the needs of black (Asian and African-Caribbean) women.

Muslim Women's Network Helpline
A national specialist faith and culturally-sensitive service that is confidential and non-judgmental, offering information, support, guidance and referrals

Honour Network national helpline for victims affected by forced marriage or honour based violence. Telephone 0800 599 9247 – 7 days a week from 9am-9pm. The Service also offers advice to victims of domestic violence, Female Genital Mutilation FGM  and sexual abuse. Click here

Al-Hasaniya is a project to support young, vulnerable women of Arabic backgrounds who are or have experienced domestic abuse and who live in London. Click here

• more information :  https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/housing/finding-home/homelessness-prevention-housing-advice/fleeing-domestic-abuse-or-another-type-violence

LAMBETH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 

https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/schools-education/school-admissions-appeals

Learn more about our programs and how we support the community. From education to health care, we strive to make a positive difference in people's lives.

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0800 9177 650
help@aamail.org (email helpline)
alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Help and support for anyone with alcohol problems.

alcoholchange.org.uk
Information and support options for people worried about how much alcohol they are drinking, in both English and Welsh.

changegrowlive.org
Find information and local support services for alcohol and drug use. Also offers support for mental wellbeing, and issues like housing and work.

0300 123 6600
talktofrank.com
Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.

londonfriend.org.uk
Offers services to support LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, including support groups and counselling. These are available online, as well as in person around London. And provides information for on topics including mental health, coming out, and drug and alcohol use. 

turning-point.co.uk
Health and social care services in England for people with a learning disability. Also supports people with mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse or unemployment.

wearewithyou.org.uk
Supports people with drug, alcohol or mental health problems, and their friends and family.

Below are some organisations who can help if you have problems with using recreational drugs.

Our page on support for drug and alcohol problems has more information on the ways to get help for drug use. 

changegrowlive.org
Find information and local support services for alcohol and drug use. Also offers support for mental wellbeing, and issues like housing and work.

020 3317 3000
clubdrugclinic.cnwl.nhs.uk
Information and support for people worried about their use of recreational drugs. The clinic offers help in the London boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster.

0800 612 0225
helpline@cauk.org.uk
cauk.org.uk
Help and support for anyone who wants to stop using cocaine.

0808 808 2234
81066 (text DAN)
dan247.org.uk
A bilingual English and Welsh helpline for anyone in Wales in need of further information or help relating to drugs or alcohol. Also known as the Wales Drug & Alcohol Helpline.

0300 123 6600
talktofrank.com
Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.

londonfriend.org.uk
Offers services to support LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing, including support groups and counselling. These are available online, as well as in person around London. And provides information for on topics including mental health, coming out, and drug and alcohol use. 

0300 124 0373
helpline@marijuana-anonymous.org.uk
marijuana-anonymous.co.uk
Help for anyone worried about cannabis use.

0300 999 1212
ukna.org
Support for anyone who wants to stop using drugs.

020 7324 2989
ask@release.org.uk (email helpline)
release.org.uk
National charity that offers free and confidential advice about drugs and the law.

turning-point.co.uk
Health and social care services in England for people with a learning disability. Also supports people with mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse or unemployment.

wearewithyou.org.uk
Supports people with drug, alcohol or mental health problems, and their friends and family.

Below are some organisations who can help you if you are affected by someone else's recreational drug and alcohol use.

Our page on helping someone with drug or alcohol problems also has advice on how you can offer support.

adfam.org.uk
Information and support for friends and family of people with drug or alcohol problems.

0300 888 3853
addictionfamilysupport.org.uk
Provides support to anyone affected by someone else's harmful use of drugs, alcohol or gambling.

0800 0086 811
helpline@al-anonuk.org.uk
al-anonuk.org.uk
Offers support meetings across the UK for anyone whose life is affected, or has been affected, by someone else's drinking. Also provides online support meetings, and a confidential helpline.

0207 4984 680
famanon.org.uk
Support for friends and family of people with drug problems.

0800 358 3456
helpline@nacoa.org.uk
nacoa.org.uk
Provides information, advice and support for anyone affected by a parent's drinking, including adults.

wearewithyou.org.uk
Supports people with drug, alcohol or mental health problems, and their friends and family. 

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