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Coronavirus Update Age UK Islington is currently providing the following services: Helpline, Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm, 020 7281 6018. For information and guidance and more intensive one to one support around getting essential supplies, money worries, emotional support, social connection and much more.…

Coronavirus update: The Andover Community Centre site of Finsbury Park Community Hub are running a free surplus food project on Fridays, and a Saturday toakeaway meal. Both can be collected on the day from the centre. For Friday food packages: timed appointment by referral or 4pm…

Coronavirus Update Body & Soul is currently providing the following services:   Counselling / Emotional regulation skills sessions over the phone / online to young people at risk of suicide. Remote casework support and befriending service to people of all ages living with HIV Online…

The Brandon Centre provides free of charge counselling and psychotherapy services for Islington 14 to 21 year olds at Lift and Platform youth hubs and at the Drum in Whitecross Street. There are two clinical psychologists working at Lift and Platform and a clinical psychologist and…

Coronavirus Update: Brickworks Community Centre Brickworks Community Centre is open: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm Providing the following services: Internet access Food bank Free books   We are here to help anyone who requires support, access during these difficult times. Food bank - Food…

Coronavirus Update: CARIS bereavement counselling for adults 020 7281 5200 and emails can be sent to info@carisislington.org   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: Caris Islington is a registered charity which runs two projects in Islington: a Bereavement Counselling Service for adults, children and young people, and a Cold Weather…

Coronavirus update Following Government’s guidance, Caxton House Community Centre is now closed but continues to offer direct support to over 55s, families and residents needing to shield. If you want to help or need help please contact admin@caxtonhouse.org or call 0207 263 3151 We are…

From 30 September 2019, Islington Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services will be part of the new multi-agency Central Point of Access for all Social, Emotional and Mental Health referrals across Islington.  The Central Point of Access is based at the Children's Services Contact Team…

We are able to supply emergency food and hygiene parcels, well being support and help.  Advice and advocacy on benefits, housing, employment and counselling.  Telephone and walk and talk support sessions for isolated residents Call and leave a message, we will call back.  Focused on serving the Black…

We offer a wide range of life enhancing activities for older people. Whether you want to meet new people, learn new skills or explore new ideas, there's bound to be something for you at Claremont! Our services are mostly based on the arts and there…

Coronavirus Update: Company Three is a young people’s theatre company. During the coronavirus outbreak they have launched a new project, The Coronavirus Time Capsule    This project aims to reduce the impact which isolation and anxiety has on teenagers’ mental health.  It  is designed to help…

Food Parcel Distribution: Elizabeth House Community Centre responded to the Covid-19 crisis by launching a food/care parcels distribution. We serve cooked meals to in-house residents, Provide cooked meals for collection, Provide food packages for collection for the immediate neighbourhood including: Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, Highbury, Drayton…

Coronavirus support: Eritrean Community in the UK have joined with local Eritrean volunteers who can help to drop shopping and medications to homes for those over 70 years old and those who have medical conditions and are living by themselves.  Please contact office@ericomuk.org.uk or 02077007995…

FCV Dorcas is a volunteer led scheme offering a befriending service to older and disabled adults within our community to enhance their quality of life. We operate in and around N1 in Islington, North London and have been active for ten years.

forum+ Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response   Following the recommendations given by the Government to help minimise the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19), the forum+ team are currently working from home.  While our face to face activities have been suspended we are still staying connected remotely and are looking forward to bringing you…

Virtual drop in sessions and activities. It's fun to be connected! We can help you join a virtual group activity to learn digital skills, share information, enjoy quizzes and coffee mornings.

Good Thinking is London’s digital mental wellbeing service, delivered in partnership with London’s NHS, the Mayor of London, Public Health England, London Councils and Thrive LDN.  Good Thinking is free for Londoners to access and provides support to those who feel anxious, sleep deprived, stressed or…

Coronavirus Update Healthwatch Islington is currently running their signposting service, answering people’s questions about local health care services. This a phone based service open to Islington residents and carers of Islington residents with specific queries around health and social care (not legal advice) Telephone: 07538…

Coronavirus update: Healthy Generations is running the following schedule of online activity to help you keep fit: New sessions:  HG Online Gym - Personal Training with EmmaEvery Wednesday 10.00am-11.00amBringing the gym to your home.To join please email hello@strongwithemma.com  And these are all of our other…

Physical, mental and emotional health is intrinsically linked, we support people to make proactive changes in their lives.  Services include trips, exercises, & support on nutrition 

Coronavirus Update: Help on Your Doorstep is currently providing the following services: Telephone support/ advice and signposting (Connect Service)  Monday – Friday 10am-4pm Contact: connect@helponyourdoorstep.com or 020 3931 6080  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Usual Service: Help on Your Doorstep aims to improve health and wellbeing of people in Islington, especially those who are…

Highbury Roundhouse is a community centre based in Highbury. We deliver lunch clubs for the elderly, projects for young people, including a young club and holiday playschemes. We also have activities for under 5s and provide a Stay and Play, and Childminders' project. If you are interested in…

Coronavirus Update Food and Essential Item Parcels Our food hub provides a weekly hot meal, and food and essential item parcels for members of our community. It is not a crisis service. Participants are regularly monitored on their needs and referred to relevant support services…

Coronavirus update: The Old Fire Station community centre are offering a telephone befriending service – they are available for a friendly chat and to signpost people to practical support. Holloway Neighbourhood Group are providing a range of wellbeing activities online. Monday to Friday 9.30 to…

Coronavirus Update Home Start Camden and Islington is currently providing the following services: Phone based parenting support and guidance for families with children under the age of 5 who are experiencing difficulties or are vulnerable. Monday – Friday 9am-4pm  Referrals can be made via the website…

Coronavirus Update Hornsey Lane Estate Community Association is currently providing the following services:  Telephone befriending service. Please email irene@hleca.org.uk or telephone Val on 07496213442 for details. Food Co-operative   We currently run a members based food co-op from New Orleans Hall for residents in the Hillrise Ward.  You…

See more information about Staying Connected with IBA during Covid-19 restrictions. We provide advice on welfare benefits, employment and housing for Bangladeshi and other Black and minority ethnic (BME) people. Please note we do not provide legal advice. We also offer advice on education and…

Coronavirus Update: Islington Bereavement Service If you are feeling lonely or isolated Islington Bereavement Service can offer support and a listening ear for up to ten weeks. They will match you with a trained and experienced volunteer who will support you. You must live in…

Chabad Islington is the local Jewish community centre serving the Borough of Islington.  Our contact details are: Email: info@jewishislington.co.uk Phone: 02077006974 Support we are offering: Shopping assistance, grocery and prescription pick up/delivery by volunteers for people that need to self-isolate Free food packages across the…

Coronavirus Update: Islington MIND Centres and offices are closed due to the Covid-19 measures, but Islington MIND are still here providing support remotely, Tailored Telephone Emotional Support: A member of the team will phone you regularly and will offer emotional and practical support Help With…

Coronavirus Update Young people support during the Coronavirus outbreak Job seeking/ job search techniques online Engaging YP to help each other with volunteers and mentors supervising Webinar on how to develop CV , personal statement  Health and well-being - How to stay fit from inside your…

Coronvirus Update: The Islington Turkish Kurdish Women’s Welfare Group (ITKCW Group) In accordance with Government Guidelines, ITKCW has re-arranged the ways services delivered in order to prioritise both staff and client’s safety. All face to face sessions and group activities had to be postponed until…

Coronavirus Update: Key Changes Music engagement and recovery services in hospitals and the community for young people and adults affected by mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bi polar disorder and schizophrenia.  Currently they are conducting telephone wellbeing checks and online music activities. Email info@keychanges.org.uk…

Coronavirus update: In accordance with Government Guidelines, KMEWO had to re-arrange the ways services delivered in order to prioritise both staff and client’s safety. While it is essential to continue providing support services to vulnerable women and girls from the Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North…

Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional well-being support service for young people.  It is a safe, secure and anonymous means of accessing support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors. As well as other supports such…

Lift youth hub has a gym, kitchen, dance classes, archery, boxing training and pod casting. We run weekly home cooking and baking classes. Spaces are available for young people to use for their own creative projects. Lift also provides information and advice for young people,…

Coronavirus update: Light Project Pro International is running a foodbank for local residents in the Caledonian and Holloway Wards. You do not need to register beforehand, just turn up on Wednesdays, 10.30am to 12.30pm; or contact us if you are shielding. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Usual Service: Light Project…

Coronavirus update The London Irish Centre have introduced a Health and Wellbeing Advice Line for people concerned about their health during isolation. They help people with: How to keep your spirits up Ways to get through this difficult patch Staying active at home Eating well…

Coronavirus Update  Maa Shanti is currently running the following services:  Providing support to single Asian mums via the phone and WhatsApp with staff who are able to speak Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi. They are setting up groups via WhatsApp with the aim to provide live workshops such…

Coronavirus Update We are able to match residents with local volunteers who may be able to support them with in person and practical support, for example help with shopping or picking up medication. Staff or volunteers can make an initial referral on someone else’s behalf…

Coronavirus Update: The Maya Centre offers culturally sensitive, low cost counselling and talking therapies for women. For more information or to self-refer call 0207 281 8970. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: The Maya Centre provides free psychodynamic counselling and group psychotherapy for women on low incomes living…

Coronavirus Update Mildmay community centre is working in partnership with Mildmay Mutual Aid and Islington Council to provide help and support to local people who are vulnerable and/ or self isolating and shielding.  We offer weekly Thursday hot vegan lunch collection & Weekly Friday food…

Hot meals and ready meals. We also give out a huge amount of home food and snacks including vegetables and fruit and canned food. Currently every Tuesday and Wednesday at 2pm.  Mainly everyone living in or around Islington but anyone who is in need is more…

Coronavirus support: Nafsiyat can offer Islington residents psychological support and therapy, from therapists who work across different cultures and languages, delivering therapy in more than 20 languages. For more information call 020 7263 6947 or email admin@nafsiyat.org.uk . --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: Nafsiyat provides individual, couple…

Coronavirus Update: North London Cares are continuing to connect people over 65 in Camden and Islington, and their young neighbours. This includes phone friendships, online social clubs and sending monthly #AloneTogether activity packs of things people can do at home. Our regular face-to-face programmes are…

Coronavirus update: One True Voice are currently providing the following services: Somali and English speaking telephone advice - 10am to 12 pm Monday to Wednesday Contact the case officer on 02079985746 or 07592 547096 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Usual Service: One True Voice was set up in January…

Update 23.4, message for parents: The Parent House is virtually Open, and we are here to listen, signpost and support. We are continuing to keep in touch with parents, and will be hosting some of our courses/projects via Zoom in the coming weeks, so please…

Coronavirus update: The Peel still offers the following services:   - Virtual social club for over 55s - Virtual youth club for families - Support to start a community project like a baking club   These services are free and offered to people living in…

Provides a wide range of activities and services for all sections of the community. These include a day centre for older people, counselling, vocational advice, employment and training advice and much more. Recreational activities include tai chi, keep fit, dancing, zumba, and pilates. Hall, dance…

Platform is a unique, creative venue where young people can learn new skills and spend time with friends. The hub has a fully equipped theatre, rehearsal space, a media suite and a recording studio. Young people can access a range of advice and guidance in…