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Wellbeing
City and Hackney Wellbeing Network
During Covid-19
We need look after our mental health even more when our whole community may be feeling worried about their loved ones and themselves. Feeling emotionally strong also helps us to recover physically.
Here are some good information links about staying mentally well and trying to keep up doing our five to thrive ( 5 ways to wellbeing):
GPs will be able to refer people for practical and emotional support, and Volunteer centre Hackney will lead on the volunteer co-ordination. Family Action are also supporting patients in primary care.
https://hackney.gov.uk/coronavirus-support
Helpline number (8-5 M-F) 020 8356 3111
City and Hackney ADHD Service (18+)
Offers counselling psychology, endocrinology, speech language therapy to adults and young adults from 17 years and 9 months and above
Support to children, young people and families who have lost a family member, care giver or other significant person.
Specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health service for children with disabilities and emotional/behavioural and mental health concerns.
We work with children, young people and their parents/carers who are receiving support from a range of health and educational services..
For adults living with chronic fatigue and/or myalgic encephalomyelitis
City and Hackney Autism Service
Substance misuse support for patients aged over 18 and their families
Support to avoid a mental health crisis
CYP ADHD nurses in Primary Care
Family Action is a national charity providing emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing issues across the country.
Practical and emotional support for patients to overcome difficulties
WellFamily Plus supports people over the age of 16, who experience mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
First Steps is a service for children, young people and their families who have mild to moderate mental health problems.
Giving patients access to activities, social groups, services and advice based on their needs
Heads up ELFT service
Women and their birth partners may need the opportunity to reflect and discuss their birth experience.
Talking therapy services for adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia
Therapeutic intervention service for men experiencing a suicidal crisis
The UK’s leading mental health & wellbeing platform for children and young people.
OCEAN is a new maternal mental health service for people living in City & Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
Off centre family action services
Outpatient service for patients to be seen in clinic. We can also offer a wide range of therapeutic services such as 1-1 contacts in clinic.
GPs and other agencies can contact PCL for advice and to make a referral in order to access mental health services.
Support to avoid a mental health crisis
Specialist CAMHS offers assessment and help to children, young people and their families with significant mental health difficulties.
Step Up services
Free exercise sessions for Hackney residents aged 50+
Free, confidential support for residents in the City of London for assessment and treatment of their substance misuse
The new service works with residents with moderate-severe mental health needs and complex life circumstances.
Help and prevention services for children and young people aged 6–19, or 25 years with a special education need and/or disability.
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Mental Health Clinical Lead
Karthika Vijayanathan
Last updated: Jan 30th, 2025
Review date: Jan 1st, 2027
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