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Alcohol and drugs

 

  • Sort it! Compass (under 18’s)
    Free, confidential substance misuse service for children and young people up to the age of 18 years old in Enfield who need support around their own or another person’s drug or alcohol (substance) use.
    Address: Hub, 29 Folkestone Road, Edmonton, N18 2ER
    Telephone: 020 8360 9102
    Website: https://compass-uk.wsadigital.co.uk/services/enfield-sort-it/ 
    Email: compass.enfieldsortit@nhs.net 

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Carers

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Crisis Support

In an emergency dial 999 or visit A&E. You can also arrange an emergency or out-of-hours appointment with your GP. 

Enfield crisis telephone service: 0800 151 0023 

 

 

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Domestic abuse

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police. If you can’t speak and are calling on a mobile press 55 to have your call transferred to the police. Find out how to call the police when you can’t speak. 

Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/domestic-abuse-how-to-get-help  

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline
    Freephone 24-hour helpline which is run by Refuge
    Telephone: 0808 200 0247 

 

  • Rape Crisis 
    Helpline for sexual violence survivors
    Telephone: 0808 802 9999
    Website: https://rapecrisis.org.uk/ 

 

  • Solace Women Aid
    London-based Domestic Abuse charity. Offers safe refuge, advice and accommodation
    Advice line: 0808 802 5565
    Solace Rape Crisis helpline: 0808 801 0305
    Website: https://www.solacewomensaid.org/  

 

  • Solace Enfield
    Solace provides free and confidential support for women and children in Enfield affected by domestic or sexual abuse. Telephone and face to face support and can use interpreters. 1-1 counselling and specialist holistic therapies. Rape crisis service, and children and young person team for children who have witnessed or experienced violence or abuse.
    – https://www.solacewomensaid.org/our-services/solace-enfield-sass/
    – Telephone: 02037955068 (open Monday-Friday, 9-5)
    – Email: advocacy.enfield@solacewomensaid.org

 

  • Bright Sky app
    Bright Sky is a mobile app and website for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, or who is worried about someone else.
    The app can be downloaded for free from the app stores. Only download the app if it is safe for you to do so and if you are sure that your phone isn’t being monitored. 

 

  • Holly guard app
    Hollie Guard is a next generation smartphone app that provides enhanced levels of protection.

 

 

 

 

  • Haven Network
    Haven supports, assists and empowers young people and adults who have suffered incest, childhood sexual violence or and/or abuse, domestic violence, physical, mental and emotional abuse, rape and torture. They offer face to face counselling for victims of abuse.
    – Website: https://www.havennetwork.org.uk/

 

  • Women’s Trust: Women Only Counselling
    Woman’s Trust is a service which offers individual counselling, group therapy and workshops to women who have experienced domestic abuse.
    – Website: https://womanstrust.org.uk/what-we-do/individual-counselling/

 

  • The National Stalking Helpline
    Operated by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims. The National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, and advice to victims of stalking.
    • Opening Hours: 09:30 – 16:00, Monday to Friday, apart from Wednesday’s, 09:30 – 20:00, Wednesday’s
    • Freephone: 0808 802 0300
    • Website: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/
    • Email Enquiry Form: https://www.suzylamplugh.org/forms/national-stalking-helpline-enquiry-form

 

  • FLOWS
    FLOWS, which stands for Finding Legal Options for Women Survivors, is a legal support service, designed to help protect women against domestic abuse.
    https://www.flows.org.uk/

 

  • Victim Support Enfield
    Victim Support is a free, independent, and confidential charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by crime and traumatic incidents
    – Tel: 0845 450 4443
    – Supportline: 08081689111 (free and operates 24/7)
    – Email: supportline@victimsupport.org.uk
    – Website: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/

 

  • Respect Men’s Advice Line
    Support for male victims of domestic abuse.
    • Tel: 0808 8010327 (Mon-Fri 10am-5pm)
    • Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
    • Webchat: www.mensadviceline.org.uk (Weds 10-11:30am, Thurs 2-4pm)
    • Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/ / www.respect.org.uk

 

  • Mankind
    If you are a male victim of domestic abuse, you are not alone, we are here for you- Website: https://www.mankind.org.uk/help-for-victims/
    – Tel (Helpline): 01823 334244 (Mon – Fri, 10am -4pm)

 

  • Men’s Advice Line
    We’re here to support men experiencing domestic abuse (as well as family members, friends and frontline workers). If you want to talk to someone, you can speak to our friendly and professional advisors on the phone, by email or on webchat. No pressure, no judgement, just help.
    – Website: https://mensadviceline.org.uk/
    – Tel: 0808 801 0327 – Mon–Fri 10am-8pm
    – Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk

 

  • Galop
    We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence. Our team has decades of experience in supporting LGBT+ people who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, so-called conversion therapies, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and other forms of abuse.
    – Website: https://galop.org.uk/
    – Referral Form: https://galop.org.uk/make-a-referral/
    – National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 999 5428 (Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm, Wednesday and Thursday 10am – 8:00pm ) Our helpline is for LGBT+ people who have or are experiencing domestic abuse. We are also here for people supporting a survivor of domestic abuse; friends, families and those working with a survivor.
    – LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline 020 7704 2040
    – Conversion Therapy Helpline 0800 130 3335
    – Service Criteria: Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people who have experienced sexual assault, abuse or violence at any time in their lives.
    – Office telephone: 0207 7046767
    – Email: referrals@galop.org.uk.

 

  • RISE
    RISE is an independent, Brighton-based registered charity that helps people affected by domestic abuse. We offer practical help ranging from direct advice to refuge accommodation for those whose lives are at risk.
    https://www.riseuk.org.uk/

 

  • Support for perpetrators  
    Respect Phoneline and  Respect UK both work with perpetrators, male victims and young people who are using violence in their close relationships and want to make changes. 

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Employment and volunteering

 

 

For further information about support with jobs and skills: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/your-council/cost-of-living-support/support-with-jobs-and-skills  

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Families

  • Enfield Early Help Family Hub.
    Enfield Early Help work with the whole family to improve wellbeing, relationships, behaviour and communication by offering advice, support and direct interventions at any point in a child or young person’s life, from pre-birth to adulthood. The type of support offered will depend on the needs of the family. The Enfield Early Help Hub has services that support children young people and families. Please     click here to make a referral or call 0208 379 2002.

 

 

 

  • Cheviots Children’s Centre offers Learning Disabilities & Autism, Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairments care. The centre is registered to provide personal care for children and young people aged 2-18 in their homes. Care in the home is provided as part of a package of care, and short-term respite is also available. Please see link for further information: Cheviots children’s disability service | Enfield Council  

 

  • Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country. Please see link for further information: https://www.family-action.org.uk/  

 

  • Gingerbread 
    They provide information to help single parents support themselves and their family. They also run programmes to equip single parents with the skills and opportunities to gain employment.
    Address: 54-74 Holmes Road, London, NW5 3AQ
    Telephone: 0808 802 0925
    Website: https://www.gingerbread.org.uk/  

 

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Gambling

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Housing

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LGBTQ+

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Older adults

 

  • The Silver Line Helpline
    Run by Age UK is a free, confidential telephone service for older people. They provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
    Free telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90. 

  

 

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Perinatal

  • Cry-sis 
    A charity offering help and support to parents with babies who cry excessively or have sleeping problems. 
    Website: https://www.cry-sis.org.uk/ 
    Telephone: 0800 448 0737  

 

 

 

 

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Relationships

Young people

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