GET SUPPORT
WITHIN WALTHAM FOREST
We have collected a list of support groups and organisations that support women within the Waltham Forest borough
COVID SUPPORT
Covid 19 Support Network
This is a free service where each ward in the borough has set up its own local mutual aid group. Each group is different, but the kinds of help on offer are:
doing shopping
picking up prescriptions
running errands
a friendly chat and advice
free meals, cooked in community kitchens across the borough
Find your local Mutual aid group
Covid 19 Signposting Map
includes Covid related support centres within the borough
( created by WFCHUB)
walthamforestmutualaid.org.uk/signpostingMENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
NELFT
Waltham Forest Mental Health Crisis Support Line
03005551000
MTC Learning
multilingual community counselling support
Activities/ Training/ English classes / Bereavement therapy
07786478 961 - Shahid Mahmood
Motherly Love
Post Natal Depression Group
for more details and a zoom link/What’s App group email the peer facilitator Milli Richards
mjrichards84@gmail.com
The Samaritans
Confidential 24/7 emotional support for people at risk of suicide
116 123
Papyrus HOPElineUK
A national confidential support line for any under 35s at risk of suicide or anybody worried about a young person at risk
10am-10pm Mon-Fri, Weekends 2pm-10pm
0800 068 4141 / 07786209697
SANE Mental Health Helpline
National helpline for anyone coping with mental illness, including concerned relatives or friends
7 days a week out of hours 6pm-11pm
0845 767 8000
Switchboard LGBTQ+ Helpline
Confidential support from LGBTQ+ volunteers
10am-10pm every day
0300 330 0630
MIND (Info Line)
If people are not in crisis but need some info on where to get mental health support in their area. [9am-6pm Monday to Friday]
0300 123 3393
Multilingual Befrienders
Talking Bubble by Dialogue Society
Multilingual befrienders uk wide:
07923342453
HOUSING & RENT
particularly related to the covid situation
London Renters Union (LRU)
Waltham Forest Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/waltham-forest/United Voices of the World (UVW)
www.uvwunion.org.uk/rent-and-evictionsHousing and Homelessness
Rough Sleeping
inform of a rough sleeper by calling
0300 500 0914
WOMEN ONLY GROUPS
Women’s Walking Group
every Saturday
(Hackney / Walthamstow Marches)
Start: 10:00 am at Kuloolala Cafe at Jubilee Park
Finish: 11:30/12pm
Contact: Sadia (Walking Leader)
+44 7795 679287
Forest Women’s Group
Inviting women from different professions to develop awareness regarding the misconceptions floating in our community. All ethnicities welcomed. Spoken languages include Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujrati.
Fortnight meetings at Cornerstone Church
Contact: khadijakayani@hotmail.co.uk
Cycle Sisters
Inspiring and enabling Muslim women to cycle
Joy Riders
JoyRiders provide a range of ways that empower women to start, return to, or keep cycling
We cycle for fun, the school run, to work, go shopping - even cycle holidays
Join the JoyRiders revolution
Women’s Interfaith Network (WIN)
We are an inclusive women’s organisation working with those from all faiths and no faith to build a better society through promoting friendship and embracing difference.
The Waltham Forest WIN chapter meets monthly via zoom or in person to conduct a reflective devotional. Summer Interfaith Pilgrimage Walks.
EMPLOYMENT & BENEFITS
Benefit Support
provided by Waltham Forest Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)
citizensadvice.org.uk/local/waltham-forest/Advice line: 0808 278 7838
Employment and Training For Young People
provided by Headstart Action Programme
1:1 job coaching for 14 to 18-year-olds looking for jobs
Email: Shaun@WFChub.org OR Hamza@WFChub.org02082230707 or 07716736315
DOMESTIC ABUSE SUPPORT
Kirans Support Services
Support and advice with language support for South Asian Women (Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi, Gujrati speaking women welcome)
0208 558 1986
Solace
Women of all backgrounds welcome with language support
07340 683382
Ashiana
Helping women and girls at risk of domestic violence and abuse
(Language support available)
020 8539 0427
London Black Women’s Project
Latin American Womens’ Rights Service
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
( 24hrs/ 7 days a week)
0808 2000 247
SUPPORT FOR ELDERLY
Age UK
Charity helping the elderly and their carers
Email: info@ageukwalthamforest.org.uk0208 558 5512
ageuk.org.ukCHS HealthCare
free advice and service about carers, home carers, care homes
Email: maureen.convery@chshealthcare.co.uk 07825 170316
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Body Dysmorphia and Eating Issues
Wednesdays 6pm-7pm every two weeks
Email: eashani@eashani.com
for more details and a zoom link
Anxiety and Low Level Depression Group
Passion, Power, Purpose – for those who experience anxiety and depression. This group is coupled with a Chi Kung session.
Email fontanna@email.com
or susan.garrity@ntlworld.com for full details
Post Natal Depression
Motherly Love
Due to Covid, a peer support WhatsApp group was set up. There is a specific mental health group, and a more general group in which members can talk about all aspects of motherhood.
Email peer facilitator Milli Richards mjrichards84@gmail.com for more details
Fibromyalgia Support Group
Refer yourself or someone else living with Fibromyalgia in Waltham Forest/East London
Email Rani fibrolondoneast@gmail.com
or call Mary Thomson 07855366915
Better Sleep Classes
In 60 minutes we will learn how to engage in safe and easy yoga stretches, mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, and different meditation techniques.
Every Monday at 5 pm (BST)
By Aleksandra Horwood | Book HERE
IMMIGRATION & REFUGEE SUPPORT
WF Migrant Action Group
Face to face support now available
The centre has re-opened at a new venue; drop-in every Friday from 10 am -12.30pm
Baptist Church, 65 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow E17 7AS
Email: supportcentre@wfma.org.uk.
Advice is by appointment
Shpresa Albanian Charity
Provides support across the UK (online only) for Albanian speaking refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
Advocacy, Advice, Activities, Training and Volunteering.
GANG VIOLENCE SUPPORT
The New Reality Project
Waltham Forest, 1 Beulah Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9LG
Offers advice and guidance to anyone affected by violence, exploitation, or gang activity in Waltham Forest. They work with young adults aged 18 and upwards to help them stay safe and explore new opportunities to make positive lifestyle changes.
Dimitri Jordan, New Reality Project Team Leader
07776961801 / 0203 826 9600
FOOD BANKS
Food banks can be accessed regardless of someone’s migration status. Advice on
accessing a food bank can be found HERE
Pl84UALSUFFA
( Wood Street, halal food available)
walk-in service available Tuesdays Friday 12-2pm, also referrals for families can be made for larger amounts of food
205a Woodstreet, E17 3NE
Email: Saia Mir info@pl84u-alsuffa.org
info@pl84u-alsuffa.org07539364110
Rukhsana Khan Foundation
Referral process:
Call or email.
DWP benefit letter proof required
Email: rukhsanakhanfoundation@outlook.com
07980 351 351
Hornbeam Cafe
- Vegetarian Food and Hot Meals
a pay-what-you-feel cafe so you can pay what is affordable to you
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC:
The cafe was closed to give space for COVID-19 Community food distribution centre
Anne Redelinghuys: Anne@hornbeam.org.uk
074 9291 5531
Quaker House Food Bank
1A Jewel Rd E17 4QU
Sat and Sun 12-2pm
Blackhorse Rd Baptist Church
65 Blackhorse Rd E17 7AS
M 18:30-19:30
W-13:00 -14:00 & 18:30-19:30
F- 18:30 - 19:30