NAS - Merton Group

Merton Group is a support network for families and children with autism/asperger syndrome. It includes members who are themselves on the autistic spectrum.

Group leader: Miranda Duffy

Website: www.nasmerton.co.uk

Email: merton.group@nas.org.uk

Merton Mencap

Merton Mencap is an independent, registered charity providing support and services for children, young people and adults with a learning disability and their family carers in the London Borough of Merton.

Telephone: 020 3963 0595

Website: www.mertonmencap.org.uk

Email: info.merton@mertonmencap.org.uk

Merton IASS

Merton SEND IAS provides free impartial support, advice and training to parents of children with special educational needs and those at risk of exclusion.

Telephone: 0208 543 8854

Website: www.cyp.iassnetwork.org.uk

Email: chirs.wilson@merton.gov.uk

Merton Centre for Independent Living

Merton Centre for Independent Living (also known as Merton CIL) are a rapidly growing user-led disabled peoples organisation. Their vision is to enable disabled people to take control over their lives and achieve full participation in Merton & wider society!

Telephone: 0203 397 3119

SMS: 0744 936 2233

Website: www.mertoncil.org.uk

Email: info@mertoncil.org.uk

Women's Aid Domestic Violence Helpline

The helpline is answered by fully trained female support workers and volunteers, who will answer your call in confidence. All calls to the domestic violence helpline are free from mobiles and landlines. The 24hr freephone National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge) is available 7 days a week.

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Website: www.womensaid.org.uk

Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk

National Stalking Helpline

Their mission is to reduce the risk of violence and aggression through campaigning, education and support. Their vision is a society in which people are safer – and feel safer – from violence and aggression; they want people to be able to live life to the full.

Telephone: 0808 802 0300

Website: www.nationalstalkinghelpline.org.uk

Email Us

Men's Advice Line

They are a team of skilled professionals offering practical advice, information and emotional support to male victims of domestic violence, as well as to concerned friends and family and frontline workers.

Telephone: 0808 801 0327

Website: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Email: info@mensadviceline.org.uk

ManKind

The confidential helpline is available for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner). Weekdays 10am to 4pm

Telephone: 01823 334244

Website: www.mankind.org.uk

Childline

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

Telephone: 0800 1111

Website: www.childline.org.uk

Domestic Violence and Abuse Service

The referral & advice line advisers offer confidential, non-judgmental information and  support. Our referral & advice line provides practical advice, emotional support and signposting to support survivors and professionals across London.

Telephone: 020 8317 8273

Website: www.gdva.org.uk

Email: info_gdva@h4w.co.uk

LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership

The London LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP) is a way for LGBT people who have experienced domestic abuse to get the maximum amount of help with a minimum amount of hassle. The DAP is open to any LGBT person experiencing domestic violence who is living or working in London.

Telephone: 0207 704 2040

Website: www.lgbtdap.org.uk

Email: referrals@galop.org.uk

Raynes Park Bereavement Service

Raynes Park Bereavement Service provides free and confidential one to one support to people who have had a bereavement, recently or in the past.

Telephone: 07914 263420

Website: www.mvsc.co.uk

Email: raynesparkbereavement@gmail.com

Survivors of Bereavement

Survivors of bereavement by suicide exist to meet the needs and break the isolation experienced by those bereaved by suicide.

Telephone: 0300 111 5065

Website: www.uksobs.org.uk

Email: email.support@uksobs.org

Cruse Bereavement

Their mission is to offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.

Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

Wimbledon Guild Grief Support

Working together they help you to cope with your loss and consider what support is available.

Telephone: 020 8946 0735

Website: www.wimbledonguild.co.uk

Bereavement Advice Centre

Bereavement Advice Centre supports and advises people on what they need to do after a death. They welcome calls from bereaved people and the professionals and volunteers who support them.

Telephone: 0800 634 9494

Website: www.bereavementadvice.org.uk

Write: Bereavement Advice Centre, Simplify, Heron House, Timothy’s, Bridge Road, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 9BX

Jigsaw4u

They are a pre and post bereavement service; so children and young people can have access to before the death of a close family member which helps with their grieving process when the person dies.

Telephone: 020 8687 1384

Website: www.jigsaw4u.org.uk

Email Us

Marie Curie

Grief is a natural response to losing someone you care about. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve. Everyone’s experiences of grief are individual.

Support Line: 0800 090 2309

Website: www.mariecurie.org.uk

At a Loss

AtaLoss.org is a charitable movement of people across the UK who are passionate about enabling the bereaved to receive the support that they need – in easing the pain together.

Website: www.ataloss.org.uk

Email Us

Sands

The objective of the project is to ensure that all bereaved parents are offered equal, high quality, individualised, safe and sensitive care in any experience of pregnancy or baby loss.

Telephone: 0808 164 3332

Website: www.sands.org.uk

Email: helpline@sands.org.uk

Grief Encounter

Are you a child, teenager or adult who has experienced the death of a loved one? Are you a caregiver who needs advice on how to support young people following the death of a parent or sibling? Do you need to talk? You can call, email or instant chat with trained professionals at grieftalk, 5 days a week, 9am – 9pm.

Telephone: 0808 802 0111

Website: www.griefencounter.org.uk

Email: grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk

Merton IASS

Merton SEND IAS provides free impartial support, advice and training to parents of children with special educational needs and those at risk of exclusion.

Telephone: 0208 543 8854

Website: www.cyp.iassnetwork.org.uk

Email: chirs.wilson@merton.gov.uk

Carers Support Merton

Carers Support Merton is an independent charity formed in 1991 by a group of local carers. They exist to support unpaid carers from the age of 5 in Merton to stay well and live a fulfilling life.

Telephone: 020 8646 7515

Website: www.csmerton.org.uk

Email: info@csmerton.org

Carers UK

They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.

Telephone: 020 7378 4999

Website: www.carersuk.org

Email: info@carersuk.org

Children’s Activities at YMCA Wimbledon

Toddlers and young children can jump, slide, wriggle and crawl their way around the brightly coloured, multi-sensory structure using their imaginations and being physically active.

Telephone: 020 8542 9055

Website: www.ymca.org.uk

Email: LornaAdekaiyaoja@ymcaspg.org

Teenage Health Freak

Their aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.

Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org.uk

Email: webmaster@teenagehealthfreak.net

Childhood illness visual guide

Use the visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Vaccination planner

Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Children’s Activities at YMCA Wimbledon

Toddlers and young children can jump, slide, wriggle and crawl their way around the brightly coloured, multi-sensory structure using their imaginations and being physically active.

Telephone: 020 8542 9055

Website: www.ymca.org.uk

Email: LornaAdekaiyaoja@ymcaspg.org

BusyLizzy

Mums on maternity leave have a hub of friends, enjoy working out and supporting each other. They also host talks by health care professionals and seasonal parties for members.

Telephone: 020 3603 0113

Website: www.busylizzy.co.uk

Email: wimbledon@busylizzy.co.uk 

Mummy Buddy Groups

Small groups of mums at a similar stage of parenthood, discussing key topics, talking through expert advice and sharing ideas. Buddy groups are designed to be fun and reassuring.

Venue: The Dog and Fox, Wimbledon Village, SW19 5EA

Website: www.hoop.co.uk

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

From volunteering to physical activities, life skills to expeditions, achieving a DofE Award is a passport to a brighter future, valued by employers and universities.

Telephone: 0207 630 9092

Website: www.dofe.org.uk

Email: london@DofE.org

Merton Centre for Independent Living

Merton Centre for Independent Living (also known as Merton CIL) are a rapidly growing user-led disabled peoples organisation. Our vision is to enable disabled people to take control over their lives and achieve full participation in Merton & wider society!

Telephone: 0203 397 3119

SMS: 0744 936 2233

Website: www.mertoncil.org.uk

Email: info@mertoncil.org.uk

art-K Wimbledon

Their drive is to ensure that every child or adult passionate about art can join an art-K club in their local area. The classes are designed for beginners (who have never painted before) through to improvers.

Telephone: 07867 894419

Website: www.art-k.co.uk

Email: wimbledon@art-k.co.uk

Wimbledon Community Chorus

They organise two or three events each year, usually with other choirs and musicians where friends, family and anyone else can come and hear us sing. If you sing in the bath, the shower or the car you’ll find it’s it’s even better when you sing with others.

Telephone: 07802 183 967

Website: www.wimbledoncommunitychorus.org.uk

Email: wimbledonccmembership@gmail.com

Merton Vineyard Church

They welcome anyone, of any age, of any  background or any culture. A local church on an amazing adventure, full of fun, love and excitement! Every sunday at Park Community School (SW19 3EF) 10:15am for a 10:30am start.

Telephone: 020 8773 4559

Website: www.mertonvineyard.org.uk

Email: admin@mertonvineyard.org

Merton Sports and Social Club

MSSC is an integrated sports and social club for both visually impaired and sighted members of all ages and abilities. Please check the diary page to see what specific events are coming up!

Address: 67 Clarendon Road, London, SW19 2DX

Website: www.mssc.org.uk

Email: Info@MSSC.ORG.UK

Think Action

Recovery Cafe

South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust have commissioned two recovery cafes for residents in South West London. They offer safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for people who are struggling to cope with their mental health during the evening and weekends when other services may be closed.

Hestia’s Recovery Cafe –  Recoverycafe@hestia.org 

Sunshine Recovery Cafe – info@sunshinerecoverycafe.org

Catch 22

Catch22 brings support out of clinical settings to engage and support young people on their terms in non-stigmatised locations.

Telephone: 020 3701 8641

Website: www.catch-22.org.uk

Email: msm@catch-22.org.uk

Talk off The Record

Off the Record offers young people individual, face-to-face and online counselling across all three boroughs.

Telephone: 020 8251 0251

Website: www.talkofftherecord.org.uk

Email: info@talkofftherecord.org

Twitter: @talkOTR

Facebook: www.fb.com/talkOTR

Uplift

Merton Uplift is a free integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who are 18 years and over. They support anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need.

Telephone: 020 3513 5888

Website: www.mertonuplift.nhs.uk

Young Minds

They’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. They make sure you get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Young person help: Text ‘YM’ to 85258

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

CALM

The helpline is for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. Open 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year.

Nationwide Telephone: 0800 58 58 58

London Telephone: 0808 802 58 58

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Samaritans

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Telephone: 116 123

Website: www.samaritans.org

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Rethink

Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927

Website: www.rethink.org

Email: info@rethink.org

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Telephone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

WDP Merton

WDP Merton is a fully integrated, recovery-focused service delivered by WDP.  They offer a free and confidential treatment and support for individuals and their families affected by drug and alcohol problems.

Telephone: 0300 303 4610

Website: www.wdp.org.uk

Secure Email: info.merton@wdp.cjsm.net

Al-Anon

Al-Anon family groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not.

Email Us

Telephone: 0800 0086 811

Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

DAART - Merton

Merton’s Drug and Alcohol Recovery Team(DAART) can provide help and treatment for Merton residents, as well as support for people affected by the addictions of those close to them.

Telephone: 020 8687 4666

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.The helpline is open 10.00am – midnight.

Telephone: 0300 999 1212

Website: www.ukna.org.uk

Teenage Health Freak

Our aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.

Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org.uk

Email: webmaster@teenagehealthfreak.net

CDARS Merton

CDARS is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable people and those with complex needs arising from the ill effects of addiction to alcohol, drugs and other psychosocial conditions.

Telephone: 0208 872 8217

Website: www.cdars.org.uk

Email: info@cdars.org.uk

Addaction

They help people change their behaviour to become the very best that they can be. It could be their drug or alcohol use or worries about their mental health – Addaction support people to make lasting change in their lives.

Find a Service

Website: www.addaction.org.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call the free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Beat

They are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.

Helpline: 08088010677

Youthline: 08088010711

Studentline: 08088010811

Website: www.beat.org.uk

SEED - Eating Disorder Support Service

Their mission is to create a facility that provides sufferers and carers alike with confidential independent and non judgemental advice and support to ensure they are aided by the best possible network of care and support to facilitate recovery.

Telephone: 01482 344084

Website: www.seedeatingdisorders.org.uk

Eating Disorder Support

A confidential helpline which is available at any time and staffed by volunteers. All of the volunteers are trained in listening skills and some have personal experience of eating disorders.

Telephone: 01494 793223

Website: www.eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk

Email: support@eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk

Elder

Elder carers are of the highest standard. They’ll talk things over with you and tailor a solution to best fit the specific requirements of your situation.

Telephone: 0330 127 2254

Website: www.elder.org.uk

Email: hello@elder.org

Alzheimer's Society

Combining face-to-face support with telephone and online advice and information offered by specially trained dementia advisers.

Telephone: 0300 222 11 22

Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk

Facebook:@alzheimerssociety

Housing for Women

A dedicated older residents’ officer to assist older residents (defined as aged 60 and over). They focus on assisting our residents in their existing homes as well as exploring other housing options as their individual requirements change.

Telephone: 020 7501 6120

Website: www.hfw.org.uk

Email: info@h4w.co.uk

Silver Line

Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90

Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk

Dementia

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

Telephone: 0800 888 6678

Website: www.dementiauk.org

Email: helpline@dementiauk.org

Age UK

Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life.

Telephone: 0800 055 6112

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

NCT - New Parent Support

Their mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Telephone: 0300 330 0700

Website: www.nct.org.uk

Email: enquiries@nct.org.uk

Gooseberry Bush Centre - Maternity Classes

Busy working or juggling young children? Gooseberry Bush Centre – a haven from the hurly burly that offers all sorts of services under one convenient roof.

Telephone: 020 8543 8720

Website: www.gooseberrybushcentres.com

Email: angela@gooseberrybushcentres.com

BusyLizzy

Mums on maternity leave have a hub of friends, enjoy working out and supporting each other. They also host talks by health care professionals and seasonal parties for members.

Telephone: 020 3603 0113

Website: www.busylizzy.co.uk

Email: wimbledon@busylizzy.co.uk 

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Big White Wall

The passionate and committed team is based in King’s Cross in London with clinicians around the world, ensuring we offer 24/7 safe support.

Telephone: 0203 405 6196

Website: www.bigwhitewall.co.uk

Email: theteam@bigwhitewall.com

Ieso Digital Health Merton

Ieso Digital Health delivers one-to-one, clinically led online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for people dealing with common mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.

Telephone: 0800 074 5560

Website: www.iesohealth.com

Email: info@iesohealth.com

Think Action

They offer a wide range of effective treatments and talking therapies that will support you to understand and manage your mental health problem, so you can start to live a full and positive life again.

Registration Form

Recovery Cafes

South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust have commissioned two recovery cafes for residents in South West London. They offer safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces for people who are struggling to cope with their mental health during the evening and weekends when other services may be closed.

Hestia’s Recovery Cafe –  Recoverycafe@hestia.org 

Sunshine Recovery Cafe – info@sunshinerecoverycafe.org

Teenage Health Freak

Their aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.

Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org.uk

Email: webmaster@teenagehealthfreak.net

Talk off The Record

Off the Record offers young people individual, face-to-face and online counselling across all three boroughs.

Telephone: 020 8251 0251

Website: www.talkofftherecord.org.uk

Email: info@talkofftherecord.org

Twitter: @talkOTR

Facebook: www.fb.com/talkOTR

Uplift Merton

Merton Uplift is a free integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who are 18 years and over. They support anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need.

Telephone: 020 3513 5888

Website: www.mertonuplift.nhs.uk

Young Minds

They are here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Young person help: Text ‘YM’ to 85258

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Addaction

They help people change their behaviour to become the very best that they can be. It could be their drug or alcohol use or worries about their mental health – Addaction support people to make lasting change in their lives.

Find a Service

Website: www.addaction.org.uk

CALM

The helpline is for men in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. Open 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year.

Nationwide Telephone: 0800 58 58 58

London Telephone: 0808 802 58 58

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Catch 22

Catch 22 work with young people and families in trouble, providing early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems.

Find Support in Merton

Website: www.catch-22.org.uk

One You Sexual Health

Sexual health is an important part of physical and mental health as well as your emotional and social wellbeing. It’s important to take care of your sexual health and to talk about sex and relationships with your loved ones.

Website: www.oneyou/sexualhealth.co.uk

Email: oneyou@phe.gov.uk

Teenage Health Freak

Their aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.

Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org.uk

Email: webmaster@teenagehealthfreak.net

Getting It On

Getting it on… information and services for 13-19 year olds on sexual and mental health issues, drugs & alcohol and relationship problems.

Website: www.gettingiton.org.uk

Relate

The UK’s largest provider of relationship support, and last year helped over two million people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to strengthen their relationships.

Telephone: 0300 003 0396

Website: www.relate.org.uk

Email: relate.enquiries@relate.org.uk

Checkurself

If you’re aged 16 – 24 and live in London you can order a FREE NHS chlamydia home testing kit. Checkurself is the London website for free home chlamydia testing and chlamydia treatment.

Website: www.checkurself.org.uk

Brook

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.

Website: www.brook.org.uk

Family Planning Association

A sexual health charity, the Family Planning Association gives straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Telephone: 020 7608 5240

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Sexual Health Helpline

The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Stop Smoking London

When you contact Stop Smoking London they will go through all the options available to help you quit.

Telephone: 03001231044

Website: www.stopsmokinglondon.com

One You Merton

Now is the time to quit. Every cigarette causes you real harm and quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. There’s lots of free support to help you quit now!

Telephone: 020 8973 3545

Website: www.oneyoumerton.org

Email: oneyou.merton@nhs.net

Smokefree

On the site you’ll find support, tips, tools, and expert advice to help you or someone you love quit smoking!

Website: www.smokefree.gov

QuitGuide App 

quitSTART App

Quit with help

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised quit smoking plan.

Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk

One You Merton

Friendly local support to help you eat well, move more, stop smoking or drink less. Develop healthier eating habits and get more active to lose weight in a healthy way!

Telephone: 020 8973 3545

Website: www.oneyoumerton.org

Email: oneyou.merton@nhs.net

Walk 4 Life

Walk4life walks are free, suitable for all ages and abilities and suit both beginner and intermediate levels. The walks last for around 50 minutes to an hour but you can start off by walking for just 10 -15 minutes if you want.

Telephone: 020 8545 3206

Website: www.merton.gov.uk

Email:  road.safety@merton.gov.uk

YMCA Gym and Exercise

YMCA has everything that you need to improve your fitness, tone up, lose weight or increase strength and mobility.

Monday to Friday : 6.30am – 10pm
Saturday and Sunday : 8am – 8pm

Telephone: 020 8542 9055

Website: www.ymcastpaulsgroup.org.uk

Email: info.wimbledon@ymcaspg.org

Teenage Health Freak

Their aim is to provide web-based, accurate and reliable health information to teenagers in a contemporary, cringe-free, entertaining and informative way.

Website: www.teenagehealthfreak.org.uk

Email: webmaster@teenagehealthfreak.net

Weight Wise

Weight Wise is an independent site, with unbiased, easy-to-follow hints and tips – based on the latest evidence – to help you manage your weight for good.

Website: www.bdaweightwise.com

Email: info@bda.uk.com

Weight Watchers

Meetings, online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

Website: www.weightwatchers.com

Slimming World

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk