Wellbeing services
Health and wellbeing services available in Brent
The Brent Cove
The Brent Cove is a community based crisis alternative service, provided by Hestia on behalf of Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, offering non-clinical support to individuals experiencing a crisis or mental distress, following assessment by the identified CNWL services. We offer urgent appointments to make sure each person gets dedicated time and support.
If you are a resident in Brent, your local Cove is now open access. This means anyone (16+) can just turn up without an appointment between 2pm to 10pm (Monday to Sunday).
Sport in Mind
Sport in Mind is a mental health charity with a simple mission
To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity.
We deliver physical activity sessions in partnership with the NHS in order to aid recovery, promote mental wellbeing, improve physical health, combat social isolation and empower people to move their lives forward in a positive direction.
Out of Hours Family Support Helpline
The Brent Out Of Hours Family Support Line offers Family Support and Early Help services on evenings and weekends to families living in the London Borough of Brent.
The aims of the service are to:
1. Increase access to Family Wellbeing Centres and other Early Years services in Brent
2. Increase timely access to support for families, preventing issues from escalating during out-of-hours periods
3. Reduce pressure on A&E and other late intervention/crisis services.
ADHD Assessment and Treatment Service
The CNWL Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) clinic offers diagnosis and medication stabilisation for adults with ADHD, in preparation for discharge back to their GP for continued prescribing and monitoring.
Kooth
Kooth is a free online mental health support and counselling service for young people in Brent provided by registered counsellors. Young people can chat anonymously to a Kooth practitioner from 12 noon to 10 pm Monday to Friday and 6 pm to 10 pm Saturday and Sunday.
It includes discussion boards where young people can start or join a conversation with other Kooth members on all sorts of things, from anxiety to relationship advice or tips for relaxing after a stressful day. The Goals tab allows young people to set personal goals and track progress. The Kooth Journal acts as a personal diary which can help track mood over the week. Finally, the Kooth Chat function can get you in touch with someone in the team to talk through anything that’s bothering you and offer support and advice.
Please go to https://www.kooth.com/ to access support.
Counselling Directory
Counselling Directory is a resource hub which enables individuals struggling with their emotional well-being to find a qualified and insured counsellor. Counselling Directory was set up by a team who know how difficult it can be to find the right support, and they're passionate about connecting people to the support they deserve.
Mental Health and Employment Pathway
Mental Health an Employment Pathway has been set up to support residents with mental health conditions who would like to enter into employment or would like to build on their skills and confidence to eventually enable them to do so.
(IAPT) Brent Talking Therapies
Brent Talking Therapies is a free, confidential NHS service which provides psychological treatment for depression and anxiety disorders.
Brent - protecting adults from risk of abuse
Contact the Safeguarding adults team
If you are worried that someone is at risk or is being abused, report it as soon as possible.
Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service at POhWER
‘Provide information about how to complaint about NHS services
Explain the complaints process and your options at each stage.
Help you to write letters.
Help you to prepare for complaint meetings and attend with you.
Help you to refer your complaint to the Health Service Ombudsman.
The NEW Outdoor Gym Programme has landed!
Free, weekly, outdoor gym sessions with qualified instructors.
• Relieve stress
• Boost your energy (yes exercising actually gives you more energy)
• Enhance your fitness levels
• Lose or maintain a healthy weight
• Develop strength and tone
• Feel great! Exercising releases endorphins which are the body’s natural happy hormones
The Listening Place
The world can feel like a very lonely place if you are feeling that life is no longer worth living.
The Listening Place offers a warm and welcoming environment; somewhere individuals can talk openly about their feelings, without being judged or being given advice.
Importantly, we provide on-going support from trained non-judgmental volunteers, which can continue over a number of weeks if this is appropriate.
All our support is face-to-face at one of our centres in Pimlico, Bloomsbury and Hammersmith.
CNWL Arts in Health
CNWL Arts in Health is facilitated by experienced clinicians, and artists working in partnership with CNWL commissioned services. We promote any possibility where art increases health and wellbeing. This could be by viewing art, hearing music, doing movement meditations, or participating in a vast array of artistic activities
Physical Activity Programme
Ashford Place in partnership with Silver Jubilee Park Charity will deliver The Physical Activity Programme to residents affected by mental health conditions.
The physical activity programme will be offered geographically throughout the whole borough of Brent and will include a number of activities to suit everyone.
Young Roots
Young Roots works with young refugees 11-25 supporting them to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential, through intensive one-to-one Casework, youth and sporting activities, English language mentoring, youth leadership and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice.
NHS Mental Health Services
Find out how to access NHS mental health services and where to get urgent help.
Brent Changing Mindsets BCM
BCM - a group of people with lived experience of mental health challenges working to change the conversation around mental health in Brent.
Brent Bereavement Services
Bereavement Counselling and Group Support, Professional Support, Advice, Information and Training
NHS mental health services (central and north west London)
Find mental health services covering north west London boroughs including Brent
NHS Trust services (central and north west London)
Mental health, community and sexual health services.
Meridian Wellbeing
Free professional-led mental health services, resources and support groups.
The Mighty
The Mighty is a safe, supportive community for people facing health challenges and the people who care for them.
My Pickle
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Brent Council wellbeing advice
Advice on living and eating well to support your mental wellbeing.
CAD Brent (Community Action on Dementia)
A community group of volunteers, supporting people living with dementia and working to create a dementia friendly borough.
Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster Mind
Mental health charity providing support and advice to empower people in their mental health.
Brent Council - Community Directory of Services
Our directory includes contact details for over 880 community and voluntary groups in Brent. From carers and faith to sports and youth clubs
It is free to register your community group or voluntary organisation if your group is either based in or serves the residents of Brent
Brent Carers Centre
Support services for carers – helping them cope with social, emotional and financial issues.
Ashford Place
Ground-breaking support for those struggling with mental health, dementia and age-related issues, homelessness and substance abuse in north west London.
Hub of Hope
Search for mental health charities where you live.
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