Directory of national, local agencies and help lines
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Directory of national, local agencies and help lines
Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines www.hillingdon.gov.uk 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 1 21/03/2011 15:05 In an emergency, with immediate threat to safety, always dial 999. 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 2 21/03/2011 15:05 Contents Hillingdon Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (IDVA)...................... 2 Metropolitan Police...................................................................................................... 2 London Borough of Hillingdon Housing and Social Services.................................... 3 Housing......................................................................................................................... 3 Social Services............................................................................................................. 3 Supporting people services......................................................................................... 4 Health and disabilities services.................................................................................. 4 Voluntary sector agencies........................................................................................... 6 Legal, benefits, welfare and advice services............................................................. 8 Children and young people’s services........................................................................ 9 Young people’s centres.............................................................................................. 10 Therapy and counselling services............................................................................ 11 Families information services................................................................................... 12 Children’s centres...................................................................................................... 12 Legal and housing services....................................................................................... 15 Counselling and advice services............................................................................... 16 Multicultural services................................................................................................ 18 Alcohol, drugs and addiction services...................................................................... 21 Children and young people services......................................................................... 23 Index............................................................................................................................ 25 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 1 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 1 21/03/2011 15:05 Hillingdon Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (IDVA) Crisis intervention for all victims of domestic violence. Crisis counselling, risk assessment and safety planning, co-ordinating client services, advocacy, direction, legal advice, agency training and advice, supporting children and young people, general referral and telephone helpline. 020 8246 1745 07802 871 486 (Monday to Thursday 5pm to 7pm) carole.malone@met.police.uk Metropolitan Police Hillingdon Public Enquiries 24-hour phone number for reporting of non-emergency crimes, contacting your local police, seeking police advice or to comment on the service you have received from the Metropolitan Police. In an emergency always call 999. 0300 1231212 Deaf & hard of hearing: 18001 0300 1231212 Community Safety Unit (West Drayton Police Station) Police investigative unit for Hate Crime, includes; domestic violence, sexual crimes, racial crimes, homophobia and hate mail (non emergency). 020 8246 1766 Child Protection Team (Northwood Police Station) Police investigative unit for familial crimes against children. 020 8246 1929 (non emergency) Missing Persons Police investigative unit dealing with missing persons. 020 8246 1791 (non emergency/answer phone) Jigsaw Police investigative and monitoring unit for registered sex offenders. 020 8246 1762 020 8246 1719 (non emergency) Crime Prevention Unit Police unit responsible for assessing risk for victims in their home. 020 8246 1769 (non emergency) Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 2 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 2 21/03/2011 15:05 Sanctuary Scheme (In partnership with London Borough of Hillingdon and Community Safety Unit) Help for victims of Domestic Violence to stay in their own homes, with the support and security needed to feel safe. 01895 277779 01895 250388 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 1pm to 4:30pm) POPPY Outreach Service Short-term crisis intervention and assistance for women who have been trafficked and are in need of short-term support and advocacy. Information and advice with the following matters: obtaining immigration advice; contacting the police; accessing healthcare and social services safety planning; signposting to other relevant agencies; reintegration and resettlement; and onward referrals. www.eaves4women.co.ukpoppy_project 020 7840 7129 London Borough of Hillingdon Housing and Social Services The following departments can be accessed through the Civic Centre switchboard: www.hillingdon.gov.uk 01895 250111 Housing Social Services Emergency Accommodation Children and Families Referral to refuge/safe house Vulnerable Adults Team Housing Advice Older Persons Team Finders Fee Child Protection Private Sector Landlord Scheme Education Exchange/Transfer Asylum Seekers Team Shared Ownership Scheme Teenage Pregnancy Hillingdon Homes Probation Services Locata Scheme Mental Health Services Sanctuary Scheme Disabilities Team Youth Services Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 3 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 3 21/03/2011 15:05 Supporting people services Domestic Violence Floating Support Team (HESTIA Housing and Support) Crisis support, referral to refuge, safe house schemes, practical and emotional support to women who have experienced domestic violence. Support includes assisting women in accessing accommodation, pursuing legal options, accompanying women to court and needs led emotional support. 01895 457423 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Traveller Education Service (Civic Centre) Family and children information, support and advice for travellers, including advice/ referral regarding Domestic Violence. 01895 556207 Domestic Violence Advice(Councillor Janet Gardner) Help, advice and support for people experiencing domestic violence. 01895 250780 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Health and disabilities services Hillingdon Hospital Accident & Emergency Department and medical and health care for residents of Hillingdon. www.thh.nhs.uk 01895 238282 01895 811687 DASH (Disability Association Hillingdon) Advice, support and information for disabled people www.dash.org.uk 020 8848 8319 020 8848 8324 info@dash.org.uk HART(Hillingdon Aids Response Trust) Support services for people infected or affected by HIV and living in the London Boroughs of Hillingdon and Harrow. www.hart-hivsupport.org.uk 01895 813874 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm) hartlbh@btinternet.com NHS Direct 24hr, 365 days a year, online and telephone advice on health and medical matters. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 0845 4647 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 4 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 4 21/03/2011 15:05 Hillingdon MIND Advice and information service, user groups, support services, emotional and mental health projects. www.hillingdonmind.org.uk 01895 271559 (Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm) 01895 811355 mind@hillingdonmind.org.uk Hillingdon Hospital – Tudor Centre Offers a range of services aimed at people who are concerned about their sexual wellbeing and for people who are living with HIV infection or AIDS. All these services are free and confidential, and the centre welcomes young people under 18. GP referral not necessary. Walk-in clinics are available every day for those who have no symptoms. For a booked appointment or for any other information please telephone. www.thh.nhs.uk/departments/tudorcentre 01895 279537 Clinic Times: Monday 8.30am to 11am Young @ Tudor (Y@T) Under 18 years old Contraceptive Clinic Under 25 3pm to 5.30pm Tuesday 8.30am to 11am and 1.45pm-4pm Wednesday 8.30am to 10.30am and 1.45pm-4pm Thursday 1.45pm to 6pm Friday 8.30am to 10.30am Saturday and Sunday Closed Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 5 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 5 21/03/2011 15:05 Voluntary sector agencies Victim Support Hillingdon Trained voluntary support to all victims of crime, including domestic violence. 01895 421200 01895 422225 vs.middlesex@vslondon.org Hillingdon Women’s Centre Advice and information on a wide range of issues affecting women, including domestic violence, sexual abuse, legal advice sessions, counselling, support and social groups. www.hillingdonwomenscentre.org.uk 01895 259578 hillingdonwomen@aol.com Opening times for drop-in: (no need to make an appointment) Monday 9am to 5pm Tuesday 9am to 4.30pm Wednesday 9am to 4.30pm Thursday 9am-5pm Friday Closed to drop in all day. Hillingdon Asian Women’s Group (HAWG) H.A.W.G provides support for the local community of ethnic minority women. H.A.W.G offers a number of activities, support guidance, advice and information on all services. 020 8561 0231 hillingdonawg@btinternet.com PUKAAR (EACH) Free and confidential counselling for Asian women affected by violence and abuse. 020 8577 6059 Hillingdon Carers Information and advice centre for carers, providing emotional support, confidential advice, expert welfare benefit advice, health service support, training for carers and services in a range of ethnic minority languages. 01895 811206 01895 258062 office@hillingdoncarers.org.uk One Stop Shop (Hayes) Support, advice and information on all council services. 01895 556004 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 4.30pm) 020 8573 0774 hayesonestop@hillingdon.gov.uk Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 6 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 6 21/03/2011 15:05 Bell Farm Christian Centre Provides education, training, advice and job support for residents of the South Hillingdon area. 01895 444566 01895 444406 (Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm) 01895 438036 info@bfcc.org.uk Age Concern Hillingdon Wide range of services including support, advocacy and information on issues including domestic violence for older people living within the borough. www.ageconcernhillingdon.org.uk 020 8756 3040 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm) 020 8756 3050 enquiries@ageconcernhillingdon.org.uk Samaritans (Hillingdon) Confidential non-judgemental emotional support, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. www.samaritans.org 01895 253355 (Monday to Friday 7pm to 9 pm. Also Tuesday 11am to 2.30pm, Thursday 9am to 10.30am, Saturday to Sunday 9am-12.30pm) Hillingdon Community Furniture Store Provides furniture at low cost to people on a low income, benefits or in need. 01895 256655 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) Trinity Supported housing, appropriate, non-threatening opportunities for learning, training and qualifications, supported employment for people suffering the effects of homelessness and exclusion. www.trinityhomelessprojects.org.uk 020 8797 9500 020 8797 9666 West London Somaliland Community Community organisation providing education, information and advice on a range of family matters. Also run sports, social and youth activities. www.wlsomalilandcommunity.org.uk 020 8561 9709 info@wlsomalilandcommunity.org.uk Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 7 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 7 21/03/2011 15:05 Legal, benefits, welfare and advice services One Stop Shop (Hayes) Support, advice and information on all council services. 01895 556004 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 9.30am to 4.30pm) 020 8573 0774 hayesonestop@hillingdon.gov.uk Hillingdon and Ealing Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects including; debt, welfare benefits, employment, consumer rights, housing, immigration and other legal problems. www.hillingdoncab.org.uk 0844 848 7903 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 3pm) 01895 422510 Uxbridge County Court Application forms for injunction orders if unable to afford a solicitor. 020 8756 3520 020 8561 2020 enquiries@uxbridge.countycourt.gsi.gov.uk Hillingdon Law Centre Free legal advice and representation on all issues including domestic violence and immigration issues. www.hillingdonlaw.org.uk 020 8561 9400 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am to 5pm (closed all day Wednesday) 020 8756 0837 info@hillingdonlawcentre.co.uk Northwood Law Practice Free legal advice and representation on all issues including domestic violence and immigration issues. www.northwoodlaw.com 01923 826208 01923 835225 info@northwoodlaw.com For solicitors (protection orders/divorce) see a local phone directory or yellow pages – look under Family Law and ask if they have a franchise with the Legal Aid Board. Search the yellow pages online at www.yell.com Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 8 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 8 21/03/2011 15:05 Children and young people’s services Link Counselling 1-2-1 counselling, by appointment, for young people aged 14-25 years who live, work or study in the London borough of Hillingdon on issues such as; loneliness, anxiety, jealousy, relationships, family life, parents, leaving home, making decisions, depression, worry, grief or lack of self-confidence. 01895 238884 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10.30am to 7.30pm, Wednesday, 1.30pm to 7.30pm) 01895 232850 P3’s Navigator Drop-in centre for young people aged 16-25 years providing advice on issues such as; housing, health, domestic violence, getting into education or employment. 020 8581 1056 (Hayes) Jupiter House Foyer Stonham Safe and supported accommodation for young people at risk who are aged 16-25 years and need a springboard into independent living, learning and work. 020 8573 9196 Connexions Free, comprehensive support service available to all young people aged 13-19 years. Personal Advisers available to give advice, information, support and practical help on a range of topics from careers to relationships as well as school and home problems. www.cfbt.com 01895 257855 (Monday to Wednesday 9.30am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 7pm, Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm) 01895 257816 wlcu@cfbt.com Brook (Hillingdon) Specialist sexual health support and advice service for young people under 25. 01895 486002 (Tuesday 5.15pm to 7.30pm, Saturday 9.45am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm) Sorted Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Team. Full range of treatment and counselling for young people under 21, appointment only. 01895 257285 Young Mums and Mums 2 Be Group Support and activities group for young people who are pregnant or have a baby/toddler. 020 8573 1307 West London YMCA at the Tumbler, Station Road, Hayes Hillingdon Young Carers Support for young people who look after someone. 01895 811206 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 9 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 9 21/03/2011 15:05 Young people’s centres There are six centres across the borough equipped with modern facilities offering a range of programmes and activities such as; internet cafes, sports and gym equipment, music studios, pool tables and educational courses, in addition to help, advice and support from staff members. (Not all activities are held at centres - please check with the venue before attending) Harlington Young People’s Centre Pinkwell Lane Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1PB 01895 671955 southareateam@hillingdon.gov.uk Ruislip Young People’s Centre Bury Street Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7SX 01895 674188 01895 623605 northareateam@hillingdon.gov.uk Fountain’s Mill Young People’s Centre 81 High Street Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1JR 01895 231192 westareateam@hillingdon.gov.uk West Drayton Young People’s Centre Unit 2 Harmondsworth Road West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 9JB 01895 442892 wdcunit2@hillingdon.gov.uk Charville Young People’s Centre Kingshill Avenue Hayes, Middlesex, UB4 8BZ 01895 671985 01895 671955 southareateam@hillingdon.gov.uk Northwood Young People’s Centre 54 Hallowell Road Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1DS 01923 824269 01895 674188 northareateam@hillingdon.gov.uk Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 10 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 10 21/03/2011 15:05 Therapy and counselling services British Association of Counselling Services Information on professional, private therapists and counsellors in your area. www.bacp.co.uk Freephone 0870 443 5252 Communicare Counselling Service Counselling and psychotherapy service providing 1-2-1 counselling, couples counselling, group work and short courses for people over 18. This is not a free service. www.communicarecounsellingservice.co.uk 01895 256056 ccsenquiry@btinternet.com CRUSE Bereavement Care Free national service for bereaved people, providing support, information, advice, education and training services. 020 8939 9530 info@cruse.org.uk Hillingdon CRUSE Bereavement Care Free service in Hillingdon providing support, information and advice to adults and children who are dealing with bereavement. Contributions and donations are accepted. www.hillingdoncruse.co.uk 07914 444 036 hillingdon@cruse.org.uk. RELATE Hillingdon Relationship counselling, sex therapy, family counselling, mediation for divorce and separation and life skills training. www.relatelondonnw.org.uk 020 8427 8694 PUKAAR (Each) Counselling, support and advice for Asian women affected by violence and abuse. 020 8577 6059 HAGAM (Hillingdon Action Group for Addiction Management) Free short or longer term counselling to people who are struggling with an addiction, either personally or from the perspective of a relative or carer. www.hagam.com 01895 207788 01895 207744 help@hagam.org.uk (Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 10am to 1pm) Sorted Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Team. Full range of treatment and counselling for young people under 21, appointment only. 01895 257285 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 11 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 11 21/03/2011 15:05 Families information services Hillingdon Families Information Service Information on services and resources available for children, young people, parents and professionals. www.4you.org.uk Freephone 0800 073 4800 Children’s centres Children’s Centres provide support and activities for children under five and their families including; ‘Stay and Play’ groups, ante and post natal classes, breast feeding support, family learning, practical parenting skills, family health and support when returning to work. (Not all activities are held at centres - please check with the venue before attending) Barra Hall Children’s Centre Town Hall Wood End Green Road Hayes UB3 2SA 01895 277914 01895 277877 01895 277915 lpenson@hillingdon.gov.uk Belmore Children’s Centre Owen Road Hayes UB4 9LF 01895 671950 belmorechildrenscentre@hillingdongrid.net Charville Children’s Centre Bury Avenue Hayes UB4 8LF 020 8845 1707 kgray15@hillingdongrid.org Cherry Lane Children’s Centre Cherry Lane School Sipson Road West Drayton UB7 9DL 01895 444480 vgranger@hillingdongrid.org Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 12 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 12 21/03/2011 15:05 Colham Manor Children’s Centre Violet Avenue Hillingdon UB8 3PT 01895 448228 colhammanorcc@hillingdongrid.net Cornerstone Children’s Centre Yiewsley Baptist Church 74 Colham Avenue Yiewsley UB7 8HF 01895 435805 Coteford Children’s Centre Fore Street Eastcote HA5 2HX 01895 671952 Cowley Children’s Centre Worcester Road Cowley Uxbridge UB8 3TH 01895 232291 kwestern@hillingdongrid.org Harefield Children’s Centre High Street Harefield Uxbridge UB9 6BT 01895 671982 Hillside Children’s Centre Hillside Junior and Infant School Northwood Way Northwood HA6 1RX 01895 671959 cdhanraj@hillingdongrid.org McMillan Early Childhood Centre Judge Heath Lane Hayes UB3 2PD 020 8573 4427 mcmillan@hillingdongrid.org Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 13 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 13 21/03/2011 15:05 Nestles Avenue Children’s Centre Nestles Avenue Hayes UB3 4QA 020 8573 0229 Oak Farm Children’s Centre Oak Farm Infant School Windsor Avenue Hillingdon Uxbridge UB10 9PD 01895 234375 Pinkwell Children’s Centre Pinkwell Lane Hayes UB3 1PG 020 8573 0626 Uxbridge College Children’s Centre Uxbridge College Coldharbour Lane Hayes UB3 3BB 01895 853745 childrenscentre@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk Yeading Children’s Centre Carlyon Road Hayes UB4 0NR 020 8573 3389 childrenscentre@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 14 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 14 21/03/2011 15:05 Legal and housing services Refuge/Women’s Aid National Domestic Violence Helpline, 24-hour freephone, refuge advice, translation (Some refuges available for women with disabilities or no recourse to funds). Refuge www.refuge.org.uk 0808 2000 247 (Freephone) Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk 0117 944 44 11 (General enquiries only) 0117 924 1703 info@womensaid.org.uk The National Centre for Domestic Violence Free-phone injunctions, free legal advice, emergency Prohibitive Steps Orders, Emergency Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, direct links with Local Authorities, health centres, refuges, Women’s Aid Centres and other services. www.ncdv.org.uk 08009 70 20 70 (Freephone) 0844 8044 999 ‘NCDV’ to 60777 Deaf and hard of hearing 18001 08009 702070 Rights of Women Free legal advice and signposting to solicitors in the area. www.rightsofwomen.org.uk 020 7251 6577 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm, Friday 12 to 2pm) Sexual Violence Legal Advice Line 020 7251 8887 (Monday 11am to 1pm, Tuesday 10am to 12pm) Shelter 24hr, free advice on housing matters. www.england.shelter.org.uk www.shelter.org.uk 0808 800 4444 (Freephone) The Havens Specialist centres in London for men, women and children; advising, supporting and treating those who have been raped or sexually assaulted. www.thehavens.co.uk Paddington Branch Camberwell Branch 020 3312 1101 020 3299 1599 020 7247 4787 Whitechapel Branch (You must phone the centre you want to go to first to make an appointment) Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 15 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 15 21/03/2011 15:05 Counselling and advice services Relate Advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through website. This organisation charges for its counselling services. www.relate.org.uk 0300 100 1234 Booking line (Monday to Thursday 8am to 9pm, Friday 8am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm, excluding Bank Holidays) Samaritans 24hr confidential, non-judgmental, emotional support, for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. www.samaritans.org United Kingdom Republic of Ireland 08457 90 90 90 1850 60 90 90 Victim Support Confidential help, information, emotional support and practical help to victims of crime; their family, friends and anyone else affected. www.victimsupport.org.uk 0845 30 30 900 Deaf and hard of hearing 18001 0845 30 30 900. Broken Rainbow Helpline for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender people who experience domestic violence. www.broken-rainbow.org.uk 0300 999 5428 (LGBT) (Monday 2pm to 8pm, Wednesday 10am to 1pm, Thursday 2pm to 8pm) 08452 604 460 (Office) (Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm) mail@broken-rainbow.org.uk Reunite International Advice and support to parents or family members who have experienced or fear child abduction. www.reunite.org Telephone Advice Line 0116 2556 234 0116 2556 370 reunite@dircon.co.uk Rape Crisis England and Wales Helpline open to male and female survivors, partners, family and friends. Specialist services for women and girls that have been raped or have experienced other forms of sexual violence - whether as adults or as children. www.rapecrisis.org.uk 0808 802 9999 (Freephone) (Every day of the year 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm) Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 16 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 16 21/03/2011 15:05 Action on Elder Abuse Information, advice and support to victims and others who are concerned about or have witnessed elder abuse. www.elderabuse.org.uk United Kingdom 0808 808 8141 (Freephone) Republic of Ireland 800 940 010 (Freephone) (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) National Debt Line Free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. www.nationaldebtline.co.uk 0808 808 4000 (Freephone) (Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9.30am to 1pm) Gamblers Anonymous UK Information about local support groups and meetings for men and women with gambling concerns. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk London Helpline 020 7384 3040 Terrence Higgins Trust Help and support for those living with HIV, who knows someone who is, or those who think they might have put themselves at risk of getting HIV. www.tht.org.uk King’s Cross Branch (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm) 020 7812 1600 0845 1221 020 7812 1601 Waterloo Branch 020 7803 1660 020 7803 1661 Ladbroke Grove Branch (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm) 020 7313 2900 020 7229 1258 National Telephone (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm) 0845 1221 200 020 7812 1601 info@tht.org.uk Gingerbread Free and independent information and advice on all issues affecting single parents, including; child maintenance, contact, employment, education, welfare benefits and tax credits, housing, debt and more. www.gingerbread.org.uk Freephone 0808 802 0925 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 8pm) Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 17 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 17 21/03/2011 15:05 Multicultural services Forced Marriage Unit Confidential advice, safety planning and assistance to those who have been forced into marriage, those at risk of being forced into marriage, people worried about friends or relatives and professionals working with actual or potential victims of forced marriage. www.fco.gov.uk 020 7008 0151 fmu@fco.gov.uk Immigration Advisory Service Free legal advice and representation for immigrants/asylum seekers. www.iasuk.org 020 7967 1200 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) 020 7378 9191 (Emergency) Southall Black Sisters Information, advice, advocacy, practical help, counselling and support to women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence (including forced marriage and honour crimes). www.southallblacksisters.org.uk 020 8571 0800 (Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Wednesday closed 12.30pm to 1.30pm) info@southallblacksisters.co.uk Somali Women’s Refugee Centre Provides Somali refugees and the wider community with general welfare, advice and information support service, interpretation and translation services. www.swrc1.org.uk swrc@hotmail.com Jewish Women’s Aid National charity for Jewish women and their children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. Refuge accommodation in London, national confidential free-phone helpline, outreach and support to women in the community. www.jwa.org.uk Freephone 0800 591203 (Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 9.30pm) Solas Anois – Irish Women’s Domestic Violence Project Refuge for Irish women and children experiencing domestic violence. Telephone advice, counselling and group support. Provides advice and information on issues such as rehousing, welfare rights, children’s services, and emotional support for residents. 020 8664 6289 020 8664 6089 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm) solasanois@solacewomensaid.org Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 18 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 18 21/03/2011 15:05 Newham Asian Women’s Project Specialist service providing advice, counselling, refuge and support services. www.nawp.org 020 8472 0528 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm) 020 8503 5673 info@nawp.org Asian Women’s Centre Emergency support for Asian women experiencing domestic violence or in of need immediate referral to refuge. 1-2-1 advice and information sessions on welfare benefits, housing, immigration services. Multi-lingual advice Line in Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. www.asianwomencentre.org.uk Domestic Violence Outreach Officer 020 8961 5701 07983 599 465 020 8838 1823 Ashiana Network Confidential and culture specific advice, support and information to women victims of abuse from South Asian, Turkish and Iranian communities. www.ashiana.org.uk 020 8539 0427 020 8539 9656 020 8539 6800 info@ashiana.org.uk Kiran Asian Women’s Aid Provides safe, temporary accommodation for Asian women and their children escaping domestic violence. Also provides advice, outreach work and resettlement support. 020 8558 1986 (Monday-Friday; 9.30am-5.30pm) 020 8532 8260 kiranawa@btopenworld.com Sahara Black Women’s Refuge Offers safe, supported accommodation in a hostel to black women with children, single black women and white women with black children, who are experiencing or fleeing domestic violence. www.leedshc.org.uk/en/content/sahara.aspx 0113 245 8489 0113 247 1280 07870 554 321 sbwr@leedshc.org.uk Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 19 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 19 21/03/2011 15:05 Chinese Information and Advice Centre Free legal, immigration and domestic violence advice and support to disadvantaged Chinese people living in the UK. www.ciac.co.uk 0845 3131 868 020 7734 1039 info@ciac.co.uk Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women’s Project Advice and assistance for Moroccan and Arabic speaking women and their families on: Benefits, Housing, Homelessness, Domestic Violence, Health and Mental Health. www.al-hasaniya.org.uk 020 8969 2292 (Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm) 020 8964 8843 info@al-hasaniya.org.uk Specialist services for men Men’s Advice Line Confidential free helpline for all men experiencing domestic violence by a current or ex-partner. www.mensadviceline.org.uk Freephone 0808 801 0327 (Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm) info@mensadviceline.org.uk ManKind Initiative Support on all aspects of domestic violence including reporting incidents, police procedures, housing, benefits and injunctions for male victims. www.mankind.org.uk 01823 334244 (Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm.) Man2Man Support Helpline for male victims of domestic violence, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Provides emotional support, practical advice, legal advice, advice on housing and injunctions. 020 8698 9649 (Emergencies only after 10 pm) grolph@no-more-silence.org. Respect Information and advice to people who are abusive towards their partners and want help to stop. www.respectphoneline.org.uk 0845 122 8609 Deaf and hard of hearing 18001 0845 122 8609 (Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm) info@respectphoneline.org.uk Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 20 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 20 21/03/2011 15:05 Everyman Project Offers a range of support services for men who want to stop behaving violently or abusively, and for the people affected by their violence or abuse. www.everymanproject.co.uk 020 7263 8884 (Monday 10am to 2pm, Tuesday 10am to 3pm, Wednesday 10am to 5pm, Thursday 10am to 5pm) everymanproject@btopenworld.com Survivors UK Provides a range of support options, counselling and groups for male rape and sexual abuse victims. www.survivorsuk.org 0845 122 1201 (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm to 10pm) Alcohol, drugs and addiction services Alcoholics Anonymous Support and help for anyone with alcohol related problems. www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk National Helpline 0845 769 7555 London Information Line 020 7833 0022 (10am to 10pm, answering machine at other times) Al Anon Support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. www.al-anonuk.org.uk 020 7403 0888 (365 days a year 10am to 10pm) 020 7378 9910 enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk Drinkline Offers free information and self-help materials, help to callers worried about their own drinking, support to family and friends of people who are drinking, and advice to callers on where to go for help. 0800 917 8282 (Freephone) National Drugs Helpline 24hr, 7 days a week, free and confidential telephone service that offers advice and information for those who are concerned, or have questions, about drugs. 0800 77 66 00 (Freephone) Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 21 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 21 21/03/2011 15:05 FRANK 24-hour, 365 days a year, FRANK provides free and confidential information on drugs. www.talktofrank.com 0800 77 66 00 (Freephone) Deaf and hard of hearing 0800 917 8765 82111 Narcotics Anonymous Information for those who think they may have a drug problem, professionals working with addicts seeking recovery and recovering addicts. www.ukna.org 0300 999 12 12 nahelpline@ukna.org Release Free and confidential specialist advice about drugs. www.release.org.uk Helpline: 0845 4500 215 (Monday to Friday 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm) 020 7324 2977 ask@release.org.uk BEAT Information, support and advice for people with eating disorders and their families. BEAT also run a service for young people worried about their own or a friend or relatives eating issues, the BEAT Youthline service is for young people aged 25 years and under. www.b-eat.co.uk www.b-eat.co.uk/youngpeople/home 0845 634 1414 help@b-eat.co.uk (Monday to Friday 10.30am to 8.30pm, Saturday 1pm to 4.30pm) Deaf and hard of hearing 1 8001 0151 709 94 94 BEAT Youthline 0845 634 7650 fyp@b-eat.co.uk (Monday to Friday 4.30pm to 8,30pm, Saturday 1pm to 4.30pm) GamCare Online, phone and counselling support, information and advice to anyone suffering through a gambling problem. www.gamcare.org.uk 0845 6000 133 (7 days a week 8am to 2am) Gamblers Anonymous UK Information about local support groups and meetings for men and women with gambling concerns. www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk London Branch 020 7384 3040 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 22 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 22 21/03/2011 15:05 Children and young people services National Child Protection Helpline (NSPCC) 24hr, 7 days a week, free-phone and online confidential advice and support for anyone concerned about the safety or welfare of a child. www.nspcc.org.uk 0808 800 5000 (Freephone) Deaf and hard of hearing 0800 056 0566 help@nspcc.org.uk Childline 24hr, 7 days a week, free-phone, E-mail and online 1-2-1 advice and support for children on a range of issues, including domestic violence, abuse, bullying and online safety. www.childline.org.uk 0800 1111 (Freephone) Children’s Legal Centre Provides legal advice, information and representation for children and young people. www.childrenslegalcentre.com 020 7580 1664 020 7580 1341 clclondon@essex.ac.uk Youth 2 Youth Confidential helpline, e-mail and online chat run by young people for young people aged 11-19 years. www.youth2youth.co.uk 020 8896 3675 (Monday and Thursday 6.30pm to 9.30pm) Action for Children Support and projects for children, young people and their families who are in distress or need. www.actionforchildren.org.uk 020 7704 7000 The Hideout Online advice and support for children and young people experiencing domestic violence. www.thehideout.org.uk Brook Free and confidential sexual health advice and services specifically for young people under 25. 0808 802 1234 (Freephone) (Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm) Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 23 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 23 21/03/2011 15:05 Connexions Telephone, e-mail and online advice and support on a range of issues; including careers, learning, health, housing and relationships for young people aged 13-19 years living in England. www.connexions-direct.com 080 800 13 2 19 (Free from landlines 8am to 2am) 07766 4 13 2 19 Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 08000 968 336 National Youth Advocacy Service Information, advice, advocacy service and legal representation for children and young people up to the age of 25. www.nyas.net 0800 61 61 01 (Freephone) 0777 333 4555 help@nyas.net Muslim Youth Helpline Free, confidential emotional support available nationally via the telephone, e-mail and internet for Muslim young people in the UK. www.myh.org.uk 0808 808 2008 (Freephone) (Monday to Friday 6pm to 12am, Saturday to Sunday 12pm to 12 am) info@myh.org.uk Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 24 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 24 21/03/2011 15:05 Index Action for Children....................................................................................... 23 Action on Elder Abuse................................................................................. 17 Age Concern Hillingdon.................................................................................7 Al Anon......................................................................................................... 21 Alcoholics Anonymous................................................................................. 21 Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women’s Project.................................................... 20 Ashiana Network......................................................................................... 19 Asian Women’s Centre................................................................................. 19 Barra Hall Children’s Centre....................................................................... 12 BEAT............................................................................................................. 22 BEAT Youthline............................................................................................. 22 Bell Farm Christian Centre...........................................................................7 Belmore Children’s Centre.......................................................................... 12 British Association of Counselling Services................................................ 11 Broken Rainbow........................................................................................... 16 Brook............................................................................................................ 23 Brook Hillingdon............................................................................................9 Charville Children’s Centre......................................................................... 12 Cherry Lane Children’s Centre.................................................................... 14 Child Protection Team...................................................................................4 Childline....................................................................................................... 23 Children’s Legal Centre............................................................................... 23 Chinese Information and Advice Centre...................................................... 20 Citizens Advice Bureau (Hillingdon and Ealing)............................................8 Colham Manor Children’s Centre................................................................ 13 Communicare Counselling Service............................................................. 11 Community Safety Unit..................................................................................2 Connexions............................................................................................... 9, 24 Cornerstone Children’s Centre.................................................................... 13 Coteford Children’s Centre.......................................................................... 13 Cowley Children’s Centre............................................................................ 13 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 25 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 25 21/03/2011 15:05 Crime Prevention Unit...................................................................................2 CRUSE Bereavement Care.......................................................................... 11 DASH (Disability Association Hillingdon)......................................................4 Disability Association Hillingdon (DASH)......................................................4 Domestic Violence Floating Support (HESTIA Housing and Support)..........4 Drinkline...................................................................................................... 21 Everyman Project......................................................................................... 21 Forced Marriage Unit................................................................................... 18 FRANK.......................................................................................................... 22 Gamblers Anonymous UK...................................................................... 17, 22 GamCare...................................................................................................... 22 Gingerbread................................................................................................. 17 HAGAM (Hillingdon Action Group for Addiction Management)................... 11 HART (Hillingdon Aids Response Trust)........................................................4 HAWG (Hillingdon Asian Women’s Group).....................................................6 HESTIA Housing and Support (Domestic Violence Floating Support)..........4 Hillingdon Action Group for Addiction Management (HAGAM)................... 11 Hillingdon Aids Response Trust (HART)........................................................4 Hillingdon and Ealing Citizens Advice Bureau..............................................8 Hillingdon Asian Women’s Group (HAWG).....................................................6 Hillingdon Carers...........................................................................................6 Hillingdon Community Furniture Store.........................................................7 Hillingdon CRUSE Bereavement Care......................................................... 11 Hillingdon Families Information Service..................................................... 12 Hillingdon Hospital........................................................................................4 Hillingdon Independent Domestic Violence Advocacy Project (IDVA)...........2 Hillingdon Law Centre...................................................................................8 Hillingdon MIND............................................................................................5 Hillingdon Public Enquiries (Metropolitan Police)........................................2 Hillingdon Women’s Centre...........................................................................6 Hillingdon Young Carers................................................................................9 Hillside Children’s Centre............................................................................ 13 Immigration Advisory Service...................................................................... 18 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 26 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 26 21/03/2011 15:05 Jewish Women’s Aid.................................................................................... 18 Jigsaw............................................................................................................2 Jupiter House Foyer Stonham.......................................................................9 Kiran Asian Women’s Aid............................................................................. 19 Link Counselling............................................................................................9 London Borough of Hillingdon Housing........................................................3 London Borough of Hillingdon Social Services.............................................3 Man2Man..................................................................................................... 20 Mankind Initiative......................................................................................... 20 McMillan Early Childhood Centre................................................................ 13 Men’s Advice Line........................................................................................ 20 Metropolitan Police (Hillingdon Public Enquiries)........................................2 Missing Persons............................................................................................2 Muslim Youth Helpline................................................................................. 24 Narcotics Anonymous.................................................................................. 22 National Child Protection Helpline (NSPCC)............................................... 23 National Debt Line....................................................................................... 17 National Drugs Helpline.............................................................................. 21 National Youth Advocacy Service................................................................. 23 Nestles Avenue Children’s Centre............................................................... 14 Newham Asian Women’s Project................................................................. 19 NHS Direct.....................................................................................................4 Northwood Law Practice...............................................................................8 NSPCC (National Child Protection Helpline)............................................... 23 Oak Farm Children’s Centre........................................................................ 14 One Stop Shop (Hayes) .............................................................................. 6, 8 P3’s Navigator................................................................................................9 Pinkwell Children’s Centre.......................................................................... 14 POPPY Outreach Service...............................................................................3 PUKAAR (Each)........................................................................................ 6, 11 Rape Crisis England and Wales................................................................... 16 Refuge.......................................................................................................... 15 Relate........................................................................................................... 16 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 27 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 27 21/03/2011 15:05 RELATE Hillingdon....................................................................................... 11 Release........................................................................................................ 22 Respect........................................................................................................ 20 Reunite International................................................................................... 16 Rights of Women.......................................................................................... 15 Sahara Black Women’s Refuge................................................................... 19 Samaritans................................................................................................... 16 Samaritans Hillingdon...................................................................................7 Sanctuary Scheme.........................................................................................3 Shelter......................................................................................................... 15 Solas Anois – Irish Women’s Domestic Violence Project............................ 18 Somali Women’s Refugee Centre................................................................ 18 Sorted.............................................................................................................9 Sorted........................................................................................................... 11 Southall Black Sisters................................................................................. 18 Survivors UK................................................................................................ 21 Terrence Higgins Trust................................................................................ 17 The Havens.................................................................................................. 15 The Hideout.................................................................................................. 23 The National Centre for Domestic Violence................................................ 15 Traveller Education Service...........................................................................4 Trinity.............................................................................................................7 Tudor Centre..................................................................................................5 Uxbridge College Children’s Centre............................................................ 14 Uxbridge County Court..................................................................................8 Victim Support............................................................................................. 16 Victim Support Hillingdon..............................................................................6 West London Somaliland Community...........................................................7 Women’s Aid................................................................................................ 15 Yeading Children’s Centre........................................................................... 14 Young Mums and Mums 2 Be Group..............................................................9 Youth 2 Youth................................................................................................ 23 Directory of Local and National Agencies and Helplines 28 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 28 21/03/2011 15:05 In an emergency, with immediate threat to safety, always dial 999. 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 29 21/03/2011 15:05 2011 Edition All information correct at time of printing Produced by the London Borough of Hillingdon 10789 Community Safety Directory.indd 30 March 2011 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