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1. Camden and Islington Young Carers Service, Family Action

   Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm

   Camden and Islington Young Carers Service provides support for children and young people up to 18 years living in Camden and Islington who have a caring responsibility for a family member. The service offers whole family support, alongside one-one support for young carers and works intensively with families…

   N1 7GR Email 020 4542 7749 Website Save to My shortlist

2. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

   Alcoholics Anonymous provides confidential help, 365 days a year, to people who are alcoholic or who have a drinking problem. AA provides personal local contacts, and introduction to the 4,200 local AA groups that meet weekly in the UK, of which over 820 are in…

   Email 0800 9177 650 (National helpline) Website Save to My shortlist

3. Weblink: Crimestoppers

   Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to fight crime. You can call 0800 555 111 to pass on information about crime anonymously.

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4. Weblink: Bubbalicious

   Help for pregnant teenagers and young parents.

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5. Islington Play Association

   Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm

   The Islington Play Association (IPA) is an umbrella organisation that provides support, advice and training for voluntary sector play and childcare providers in the borough. The IPA manages 6 adventure playgrounds and the Paradise Park Children’s Centre and Nursery. Multiple Adventure Playgrounds across Islington. Crumbles Castle,…

   N7 8SE Email 020 7607 9637  020 7697 7330 - Paradise Park Children's Centre (020 3336 2985 Please use this number until Monday 9 February 2024) Website Save to My shortlist

6. Weblink: NHS Choices, Sex and Young People

   NHS Choices site: Sex and Young People.

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7. 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline

   The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. The helpline can give support, help and information on 24 hour freephone or via online chat.  

   Email 0808 2000 247 Website Save to My shortlist

8. WRAP - Work Related Assertiveness Project

   The Work Related Assertiveness Project (WRAP) is delivered by the mental health charity Jobs in Mind. WRAP provides employment support for young people aged 16-25 not in work and experiencing stress, anxiety and depression.  Young people gain access to one-to-one support into training, volunteering and…

   N19 3RQ Email 020 7281 8097 Website Save to My shortlist

9. The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)

   Monday to Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm; Saturday and Sunday from 12:00pm to 12:00am.

   The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) operates a free phone confidential telephone support and email enquiries service for young people in need. MYH is continually developing policies and practices to ensure that the helpline provides a highly efficient and professional service.

   NW3 6NE Email 020 7435 8171  0808 808 2008 Website Save to My shortlist

10. Weblink: SKILL National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

    A website providing information on vocational, employment and training opportunities, student allowance and further and higher education.

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11. The Havens

    Staff are on call for forensic examinations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Follow-up services such as STI check-ups and counselling are available 9am-5pm on weekdays only.

    The Havens are staffed by specially trained, experienced professionals who can provide medical help and advice, counselling and practical and emotional support to people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. You do not need to report the assualt to the police in order to…

     020 7247 4787 - Whitechapel  020 3312 1101 - Paddington  020 3299 1599 - Camberwell Website Save to My shortlist

12. Tourism For All

    Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm

    Tourism for All UK (formerly Holiday Care) is the UK's central source of holiday and travel information for disabled people and their carers. In particular we can help with information on accessible accommodation, accessible visitor attractions, accessible transport, activity holidays for people with disabilities, holidays…

    LA9 6NZ Email 0303 303 0146 - Information and bookings Website Save to My shortlist

13. Islington Dyslexia Support Group

    we offer a helpline to parents We offer a a computerised learning program aimed at developing touch typing and literacy skills for children and young people aged between 7 and 16. classes take place on Monday and Friday evenings from 5.15pm for 1 hour. Classes…

    N5 1GB Email 07494 663905 (Helpline - 10am to 7pm daily)) Save to My shortlist

14. Weblink: Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

    Website of the national organisation that is part of the Mental Health Foundation, which promotes the rights of learning disabled people.

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15. Weblink: Victim Support

    We are the national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales.

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16. Children in Need Service, CIN (Children's Social Care)

    Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

    The Children in Need Service work with children and families who require additional support and with children and young people who are in need of protection. Key teams within the Children in Need Service are: Children's Services Contact Team, which deals with all new enquiries…

    N1 1XR 020 7527 7400 Website Save to My shortlist

17. New Horizon Youth Centre

    Monday: 10:30-16:00 (closed 13:30-14:00 for cleaning & staff breaks) Tuesday: Open by appointment only Wednesday: 10:30-13:30. Women only space from 14:00-16:00 Thursday: 10:30-16:00 (closed 13:30-14:00 for cleaning & staff breaks) Friday: 10:30-16:00 (closed 13:30-14:00 for cleaning & staff breaks) Weekends: Closed

    Day centre for young Londoners experiencing homelessness. New Horizon offers in-person services through their day centre as well as remote and outreach services. New Horizon can help with: Housing advice and advocacy (including specialist support if you're sleeping rough) Support with accessing benefits Education, employment…

    NW1 1JR Email 020 7388 5560 Website Save to My shortlist

18. Children's Active Involvement Service, CAIS (Children's Social Care)

    Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm, additional activities run between 5:00pm to 7:00pm during term time and there are some holiday activities.

    The Children's Active Involvement Service (CAIS) is for all children who have social workers, and those Looked After by Islington Children's Social Care and care leavers. This includes children in need, young people in children's homes and foster placements who live in Islington and also…

    N5 1EB Email 020 7527 8694 Save to My shortlist

19. Lesbian and Gay Switchboard

    Information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people on all issues including domestic violence. Helpline is open daily, 10am to 11pm.

    N1 9QS Email 0300 330 0630 (helpline) Website Save to My shortlist

20. Trading Standards

    The Trading Standards Service aims to ensure a fair and safe trading environment for residents, businesses and visitors to Islington. If you are a consumer see our consumer advice pages to get help with your query. Consumer advice for residents in Islington Borough | Islington…

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