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. We support anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need, whether this is due to emotional difficulties or life stre...

We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. Whether you want to know more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, our guides can help. Get Urgent Help Feelings and Symptoms Con...

London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We are here to support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBT community in and around London. We offer counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting perso...

The Health Equality and Rights Organisation for LGBTQ+ people The mission of HERO is to improve the health, enhance the well-being and champion the rights of LGBTQ+ people. HERO wants to see a world where no LGBTQ+ person is discriminated by health or social inequalities based of their sexuality or...

North East Surrey College of Technology At Nescot we want to help you succeed in your ambitions. Our students value our welcoming, friendly and caring atmosphere and our lively learning community will help you to make the most of your time with us. Our safe campus is set in the beautiful Surrey co...

Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough. We provide financial support to help people get back on track. We also offer opportunities to volunteer with us. Young person (aged 16-18) If you are a young person, in some circumstances, there may be benefits, grants or other fi...

Young Advisors are young people who show community leaders and decision makers how to engage with young people in community life, local decision making and improving services. This could be by 'youth proofing' a service to make it more young person friendly, helping services understand the issues im...

We have developed a wide range of high quality, innovative projects, activities and support services, both for people with a learning disability and for their family carers, aiming above all to increase our users’ opportunity and choice and promoting their inclusion in our community. We have a dedic...

LITC engages with young people throughout the UK to encourage participation in society, employment and learning. Through our Youth Programmes and dedicated team of Youth Officers, LITC's supports young people from a range of backgrounds to move forwards, gain qualifications, develop Life Skills, obt...

Apprenticeships Carshalton College is one of the largest providers of Apprenticeships in the South London region. We have a long standing experience of working with apprentices who learn on the job, build up knowledge and skills and gain qualifications, all whilst earning a wage at the same time. A...

Business Launchpad supports young people aged 16 – 30 at every stage of business: whether you need help coming up with or refining your business idea, practical support through the business basics, or even want to turn your business into a social enterprise, BLP is here to help. Based in South Londo...

We help young people to look at their abusive behaviour and find safe, non-abusive alternatives. Yuva offers confidential support for young people ages 11-18 (up to 25 for young people with additional needs) who want to change their behaviour, develop improved awareness of healthy communication and ...

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Our Counselling Service:  Our counselling service can be contacted on 0208 683 3311 between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. To book an appointment or for any other counselling enquires please ask to speak with the counselling coordinator. We offer up ...

Are you 12 to 25 years old? Would you like a safe space to talk? Would you like to feel more positive about yourself, and your future? We're here. Mind Connect is part of Alone in London and provides a free counselling service for young people aged between 12 and 25. The service is open to all, ...

Alone in London is a key service providing advice and support to 16 to 25 year olds who are at risk of homelessness. Alone in London provides a range of services to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and last year engaged with more than 2,000 people. Our work includes advice, ...

Our Youth casework service provides the specialist advice and support needed by the young people we work with. We work with many unaccompanied asylum seeking young people as well as others who have irregular immigration status. We help young people to move on and reach their potential. For referrals...

Merton Youth Parliament (MYP) MYP is a group made up of elected young people aged 11-19 (25 with special education needs or disabilities). Young people on this group represent young people, who live, work, socialise and study in Merton to ensure their voice is heard in decisions that affect them. T...

The Baked Bean Company have been helping people with learning disabilities get more from their lives since 1997. Your dreams are our commitment. Whether you aspire to perform, travel, achieve greater independence, teach or inspire, we're with you all the way. Our distinct day services run 6 days a...

The Young Merton page on the government directory site is a fantastic starting point when looking to explore your options, or for support from experts and opportunities in the following categories: Things to do Keeping safe and healthy Work, money and living Education and learning Have a say ...

You and Me Counselling is a counselling and psychotherapy service based in Hornchurch, Essex that works with children, young people, adults and their families in the boroughs of Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. We work with children, young people, adults and their fami...

Construction Youth Trust is a charity whose aim is to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and discover a career in the construction and built environment sector. Budding Builders is a free entry-level Health & Safety in Construction course for young people who are unemployed, no...

The Calthorpe inner city community garden and centre exists to improve the physical and emotional well-being of those who live, work or study in Camden and surrounding areas Core Services: - A horticultural volunteering and training programme for people with learning disabilities and mental health ...

Our Programme Caius House currently offers a range of fun, social and recreational sessions for young people aged 8 - 21 years old. Caius is a hub for young people to get together make music videos put on live shows play sport dance hold competitions at the same time receive tuition, motiv...

We provide a safe, supportive space for girls to develop academically and personally. Character education and the development of crucial soft skills, such as perseverance or working with others, are embedded in all our activities. We know how important it is for girls to have a place where they can...

Our service provides: Play for 5 to 14 year olds; up to 16 years for those with additional needs; after school, weekends and school holidays. Generic youth sessions for 13 to 19 year olds; up to 25 years for those with additional needs; after school, weekends and school holidays. Girls and women...

Artsdepot runs a wide range of courses and classes for all ages and abilities. This includes workshops for pre-school children, Youth Theatre and Youth Dance companies, and a variety of classes for adults. The programme also has opportunities for learning with Q&A sessions and workshops linked ...

If you're a young LGBTQIA+ person, this is an invaluable resource to learn about yourself, your community, what opportunities and support is out there, and how to take care of your health and wellbeing. We provide a information on a wide variety of topics including: sexual orientation, gender identi...

Mermaids has been supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995. Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their...

The UK's leading LGBTQ+ Muslim charity. Here you can find information, advice and support if you're Muslim and if you or a family member or friend are LGBTQ+. You can read advice from people having similar experiences to you and can find answers to frequently asked questions.

Mental health Information & support When you're experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. That's what we do. We empower people to understand their condition and the choices available to them through: Our Infoline which offers callers con...