Turn2Us

Unsure what benefits you are eligible for? Turn2Us has a free and confidential Benefits Calculator you can use.

Help Through Hardship Helpline  

Worried about money and struggling to afford essentials? Call this helpline for personalised support.

Camden Cost of Living Support 

Information about the available cost of living support for Camden residents.

Homelessness in Camden

Camden Council information on support for private renters, hostels and other places to live. 

New Horizon Youth Centre 

Day centre for homeless and vulnerable young people aged 16-24 yrs.

The Outside Project 

LGBTIQ+ Community Shelter, Centre and Domestic Abuse Refuge based in Southwark. 

Mental Health Camden 

Information about local mental health and well-being support services in Camden. 

Mind in Camden 

Social spaces, support groups and a community programme for adults struggling with social isolation or mental health issues  

Brandon Centre 

Free and confidential help & advice, counselling and psychotherapy for young people aged 12 – 24 and their parents and carers.

Highgate Day Centre 

Recovery centre for Camden residents with mental health conditions providing therapeutic, educational workshops and activities. Referrals only. 

Samaritans 

Helpline providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide. Call 116 123 anytime.

The Listening Space

Free, face-to-face, ongoing support by appointment for those who feel that life is no longer worth living.

Beat Eating Disorder

Helplines, support and information for anyone affected by eating disorders.

Camden Family Hubs

Support in Camden for parents and families with children aged 0 to 5

The Hive

Free mental health and wellbeing service supporting  young people aged 16 to 24 in Camden

Kooth

Free, safe and anonymous digital support for young people.

Young Minds

Mental health charity for children, young people and parents.

The Mix

Online counselling, text or phone-based support, advice and supportive chat rooms for 11-25-year-olds.

Families Under Pressure

Tips and tricks, formulated by researchers and NHS mental health experts for parents.

If you witness anti-social behaviour or criminal activity in Camden, please refer to this Camden Contact List for assistance.

Covid-19 Vaccines & Boosters 

The COVID-19 vaccine is free and available to everyone over the age of 5. Book your appointment online.

Breath Stop Smoking 

Flexible service offering support and advice to Camden residents who want to stop smoking.

Camden Community Diabetes Service

Service for adults who are registered with a Camden general practitioner (GP) who have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.

Change Grow Live

Free, open-access service for Camden residents over the age of 18 affected by drugs or alcohol.

Antidote

London Friend’s LGBT+ drug & alcohol support service.

North Camden Drugs Service

Addiction rehabilitation centre in North Camden.

Victim Support in Camden

Free and confidential help, advice and support for Camden residents who have been the victims of domestic violence or a crime.

Hopscotch Women’s Centre 

Support services for Asian and minority women on a wide range of issues, including domestic violence, employment and housing.

Solace Women’s Aid

Free advice and support to help women and children build safe and strong lives free from abuse or violence. 

Men’s Advice Line  

Advice line and information hub for male domestic abuse victims. 

The Greenwood Centre 

Camden’s first Independent Living Centre offering a range of services and activities that support independence, inclusion, health and well-being. 

Camden Disability Action

Disabled people-led organisations providing advice, support and training. 

Camden People First

Self-advocacy organisation run by adults with learning difficulties, offering advice, peer support and help with form-filling.

Opening Doors 

Activities, events, and support services for LGBTQ+ people over the age of 50.

Mosaic LGBT+ Youth Centre

Accessible activities, programs and services aim to empower and advocate for young LGBT+ rights.

London Friend

Services to improve the health and wellbeing of the LGBTQ+ community in London.

London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

A sober, intersectional community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people are welcome, supported, and can build connections.

Switchboard LGBT+

Listening service for LGBT+ people via phone, email and instant messaging.

Atypiqueers

Peer-led LGBT+ neurodiverse support group in London.

Mary Ward Legal Centre 

Free independent legal advice and entitlements. 

Camden Community Law Centre

Specialist legal advice in housing, immigration and nationality, employment, welfare rights and debt. 

Age UK Camden

Good Neighbours Scheme offering companionship and phone calls to older Camden residents.

North London Cares 

Connecting young and old people from different generations and backgrounds together to build community and connection.

London Irish Centre

Connects volunteers with community members for social visits. 

Sexual Health London 

A discreet sexual health service for Londoners, as well as home STI testing kits, regular and emergency contraception.

Brook

Clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people.

Camden Health Clinic for Gay Men

Sexual health clinic for gay men. Also offers Same Day HIV Testing and Hepatitis B vaccination service

Let Me Know

Education charity working with young people to prevent domestic violence, relationship abuse and sexual assault.