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Wandsworth local support groups
Mind in Wandsworth
Tel: 020 8875 9162
Fax: 020 8875 0588
E-mail: director@wandsworth-mind.co.uk
Services provided: Mind in Wandsworth operates two day services under contract with the council. They also offer a supported housing and a self-help group for those with mild to moderate mental health problems. In addition they run a community information project and an employment workshop.
Wandsworth Carers Centre
Tel: 020 8877 1200
Fax: 020 8877 3936
E-mail: info@wandsworthcarers.org.uk
Website: http://www.carerswandsworth.org.uk/
Services provided: The centre provides support to voluntary carers looking after a friend, neighbour or relative who are unable to manage without assistance because of frailty, illness or disability. This includes emotional support, benefits advice, complimentary therapies, counselling, housing information and support groups. Mental health carers are also given advocacy and there is also a monthly support group. In addition, other languages spoken within the centre include: Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Vietnamese and Cantonese.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm (drop-in advice)
Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm (telephone advice)
Family Welfare Association (FWA)
Rose Malone - Centre / Community Worker
Mental Health Resource Centre
1 Bedford Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 0BZ
Tel: 020 86751765 / 020 8675 5462
E-mail: alam.ishaq@fwaprojects.org.uk
Service provided: A culturally diverse service offering a group programme, support and community connections for referred members, as well as a café for both members of the public and referred members.
Who the service is for: Adults with a mental illness living in Wandsworth, although everyone is welcome in the cafe.
How to get referred: Through your GP, hostel or Community Mental Health Team.
Sound Minds
20-22 York Road
Battersea
SW11 3QA
Tel: 020 7207 1786
E-mail: sound@mindz.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.soundminds.co.uk
Music and arts development for people with longer term mental problems. Weekly sessions include live music and music technology sessions, production and recording, visual art studio, video making and editing, drama, poetry, DJ courses. The studio also provides accredited education units through the Open College Network, for example music technology, drums, singing, guitar and rehearsal skills.
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Tel: 020 8682 5915
Minicom: 0208 682 6614
Fax: 020 8682 6795
E-mail: pals@swlstg-tr.nhs.uk
Services provided: PALS provide confidential advice, information and support. It can help you sort out any concerns or queries about the care provided and is able to offer guidance through the different services available from the NHS or other organisations. The service is also anonymous if required.
Wandsworth Police
Tel: 020 7350 1122
