Emotional Health Service EHS is a team of therapists working with young people and their families who have mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The EHS is a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Youth Support Services Across the Kingston & Richmond Boroughs there are several centres that young people can attend in any centre that they can travel to. They also offer specialist support across areas of risk such as mental and sexual health.
Parenting Courses AFC offer various courses to advise and support parents
Citizens Advice are a national charity who give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward via confidential advice online, over the phone and in person for free
Food Banks
Local food banks providing families with food and support to those in need
Richmond Food Bank - St Michael's Church, Teddington
Young Carers
Richmond Carers Centre offers information, advice & support for young carers and young people
Sibs support people who grow up with or have grown up with a disabled brother or sister. It is the only UK charity representing the needs of over half a million young siblings and over one and a half million adult siblings.
Abuse & Domestic Violence
Hestia is one of the largest providers of domestic abuse refuges in London and South East and the main organisation supporting victims of modern slavery in the capital.
NSPCC the UK's leading children’s charity to help you keep children safe. From advice on children’s mental health to staying safe online, support for parents and what to do if you’re worried about a child.
ADHD & ASD Support
ADHD Embrace a charity supporting parents and professionals who live and work with kids and teens with ADHD
National Autistic Society support autistic people and their families in the UK and are dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes
Bereavement
Winston’s Wish is a charity that helps children, teenagers and young adults find their feet when their worlds are turned upside down by grief
Internet Safety
Child Exploitation and Online Protection support Parents and carers to help children get the most out of the Internet
Childnet works directly with children and young people from the ages of 3-18, as well as parents, carers, teachers and professionals, to help make the internet a great and safe place for children
Mental Health
Beat are the UK’s eating disorder charity. They have a national phone and online helpline available 365 days a year
Childline is a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything online, on the phone at anytime
Kooth provides anonymous and personalised mental health support for children and young people
Off The Record providing free and confidential drop-in counselling, information and sexual health service for young people aged 11 - 24 living, working or studying in the Borough of Richmond
Oxygen support young people with their help and encouragement to overcome the challenge they are facing. Empowering young people to develop to their full mental, physical, emotional and spiritual capacities and enable them to realise their potential.
Samaritans are there day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure