Richmond support groups

Addiction Support and Care Agency (ASCA)

Tel: 020 8940 1160
Fax: 020 8940 7204
Email: ranjit@addictionsupport.co.uk
Website: www.addictionsupport.co.uk

Services provided: ACSA provides treatment for, raises awareness of, and helps prevent alcohol and drug misuse. It uses individual and group counselling to treat alcohol and drug dependency.

The ADHD Richmond Support Group

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AdhdRichmondSupportGroup
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/AdhdRichmond
Twitter: http://twitter.com/AdhdRichmond

Services provided: This support group has existed in one form or another for about 10 years and welcomes anyone who cares for a child / children diagnosed with ADHD.

Richmond Aid

Tel: 020 8831 6070 or 020 8831 6080
Fax: 020 8831 6079
Email: info@richmondaid.org.uk
Website: www.richmondaid.org.uk

Services provided: This is a confidential advice and information service for disabled people, their families, friends, carers and mental health professionals. The organisation offers advice on any aspects of disability including benefits, form filling, holidays, medical health and mobility. The service is run by volunteers who are either disabled or have a direct experience of disability.

Richmond Borough Mind

Tel: 020 3513 3404
Email: info@rbmind.org
Website: www.rbmind.org

Services provided: Richmond Borough Mind raises awareness and offers support to people with mental health problems. It provides a supportive social network as well as aiming to improve the quality of life for those suffering from mental illness by helping them make informed decisions and manage their daily lives.

Richmond Homes and Lifestyle Trust

Tel: 020 8977 5447
Email: samantha.fyn@rhlt.org.uk
Website: www.rhlt.org.uk

Services provided: Homes for Life provides long-term residential care for adults with learning disabilities living in Richmond. It arranges for small groups of people to experience an overnight stay away from the family home with support staff.

Richmond Mencap

Tel: 020 8744 1923
Fax: 020 8891 1921
Email: richmondmencap@btopenworld.com
Website: http://www.richmondmencap.org.uk/

Services provided: Richmond Mencap supports children and adults with learning disabilities and their families. It provides respite care and other practical services to meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, as well as representing their interests and campaigning on their behalf.