Local Help & Resources
In these challenging times, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. We’ve compiled a list of useful links and resources to help you find local organisations, services, and charities that offer support. Whether you’re facing financial difficulties, mental health challenges, or simply need someone to talk to, please find a list of organisations we hope can help.
Local Help & Resources
In these challenging times, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. We’ve compiled a list of useful links and resources to help you find local organisations, services, and charities that offer support.
Addiction Support
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.
Befriending Services
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.
Dementia Support
Age UK Camden Dementia Wellbeing Service
Wellbeing service supporting Camden residents with memory loss or dementia.
Age UK Dementia Befriending Service
Befriending Service helping Camden residents aged 55+ with early to moderate dementia stay independent and socially engaged by matching them with a trained volunteer for weekly visits.
Camden Carers
Fortnightly Zoom meetings for Dementia Carers to share, support, and connect. Email info@camdencarers.org.uk or call 0207 428 8950
Camden Memory Service
Providing assessment, treatment and on-going support to people with dementia and their families/friends.
Great Camden Minds
A monthly peer support network for Camden residents with dementia to connect and influence relevant services and policies.
Reading Well for Dementia
Books chosen by people living with dementia, carers & health partners stocked in your libraries.
Rare Dementia Support Groups
Regular meetings across RDS rare dementia groups. Everyone affected by a rare dementia welcome to attend after registering with RDS. This includes people living with or at risk of a diagnosis, as well as carers, families and friends.
TIDE (Together In Dementia Everyday)
Carer support groups meet online weekly, including groups for male carers and those recently bereaved.
Dementia Adventure
Online programme of workshops aimed at developing the skills and knowledge of carers, families and healthcare professionals.
Disability Support
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.
Domestic Violence Support
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.
Financial Support
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.
Health Services
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.
Homelessness Support
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 Support
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.
Legal Support
Mary Ward Legal Centre
Free independent legal advice and entitlements.
North West London Law Centres
Specialist legal advice in housing, immigration and nationality, employment, welfare rights and debt.
LGBTQ+ Support
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.
Reporting Anti Social Behaviour
If you witness anti-social behaviour or criminal activity in Camden, please refer to this Camden Contact List for assistance.
Sexual Health Services
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.
Young People & Families
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.