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People with a learning disability in Greenwich have said they can feel scared, intimidated and unsafe when out in the community and do not know where to go for help if they need it. The Safe Places scheme means that people with a learning disability can easily identify a safe place to go to if they are feeling at risk and need help. Places in the community such as shops, cafes, pubs and community buildings sign up to be a safe place and display a sticker in their window. People with a learning disability sign up to the scheme and get a Safe Place card that they will show to the Safe Place if they…

Provides advocacy to deaf survivors of domestic abuse and their children. This is a service for victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). 

Housing 4 Women is a floating support service for Greenwich women who have experienced DVA. They provide advice and support to victims of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). Housing 4 Women also have a web site that provides information about available advice and support. They advise and support women and professionals, helping them to assess and define the nature of the abuse they have sufffered including physical, mental and psychological. Help them to talk through their options e.g. find a refuge or stay with friends, get an injunction and/or safely return…

The Deborah Ubee Trust aims to promote emotional health by provide counselling to those who are otherwise unable to access it, within the London boroughs of Greenwich, Lewisham, Bexley, Bromley, Lambeth, Southwark, Newham and Tower Hamlets. We also aim to provide training in counselling and access to a range of holistic treatments. We have a purpose designed play therapy room where qualified counsellors can work with children under eleven. Play and art materials are used to help them deal with a range of issues including anxiety, attachment issues, loss and bereavement and…

The Educational Psychology Service offers a range of approaches to help schools improve outcomes for children and young people experiencing difficulties in their learning and their social & emotional development.  In particular this means pupils with special educational needs, those at risk of exclusion and those whose life chances are impaired as a result of social and emotional deprivation.  Educational Psychologists work with teachers, parents, professionals and other staff to assess and identify needs, develop skills and design interventions to help…

Parenting advice from our child mental health experts Practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and manage behaviour. The service provides one-to-one and/or group counselling sessions for children and 'Place for Parents' counselling for parents. Looking for practical advice to help you support your primary school age children and manage behaviour? Want some tried and tested tips parents have found helpful? Parenting Smart offers practical advice for parents and carers of children aged 4-11. All of our…

We Can Access is a website where disabled people, their families and carers can find support and information about how to access places, services and goods. www.wecanaccess.com has:

Anti-Bullying Alliance is a unique coalition of organisations and individuals, working together to achieve our vision to: stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. We welcome membership from any organisation or individual that supports this vision and support a free network of thousands of schools and colleges. The ABA has three main areas of work: Supporting learning and sharing best practice through membership;…

Kooth.com is a new free and anonymous online counselling service, that is, available to 11 to 19 year olds across the south east London boroughs of Greenwich, Bexley, Bromley, Lambeth and Southwark. Kooth offers access to self-help materials, mood-tracking and goal setting tools, counsellor messaging and peer-to-peer support through moderated online forums. The forums address issues that range from exam stress and depression to self-harm and relationship problems.…