Info for young people

Other organisations and links

If you are in a crisis and feeling unable to keep yourself safe, please head to our Get help in a crisis page for useful information.

Together (South) has published a complete resource guide for services around London that can support you. Access it here.

Here are some organisations around London that can provide more general support for you:

Migrants Organise runs a Community Programme to help you connect, open a bank account, get housing, benefits, etc.
The Mix – mental well-being, homelessness, or job support for the under 25’s
P3 – help with homelessness, benefits and wellbeing
Refugee Council – offers support for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. They also maintain a list of services that may be able to help you.

These organisations below can offer mental well-being support.

Find out how to get urgent help right away on our “Get help in a crisis” page
Find out how to get on‑going advice and support in London and beyond, on our “Get help” page
Epic Friends – a website to help you help your friends who are struggling emotionally
Freedom from Torture (London N7 7JW)
Helen Bamber Foundation (London NW1 0TF)
Open Door in Haringey – therapy for young people (Crouch End, N8 8PL)
Refugee Council Men’s Therapeutic Services
Refugee Council Women’s Therapeutic Services
Refugee Therapy Centre (Finsbury Park, N4 3RF)
Room to Heal – individual and group therapy (London N16 8NA)
Waterloo Community Counselling Service (South Bank, SE1 7BD)
Young Minds – advice and support for mental health problems

You can participate in actions and campaigns to fight for the rights of young asylum seekers like you in the UK. Here are some that you can contact:

Beat stress with science: 4 key techniques for stress relief by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee (from Zoe Science and Nutrition podcast)
Is Dark Chocolate Good for Weight Loss? (from Zoe Science and Nutrition podcast)

Something missing? Have something that would be useful to share? All suggestions are welcome – please get in touch.