CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ORGANISATIONS

Runs a range of affordable, sometimes free, accredited adult learning programmes, plus a summer school and a Saturday school.

Call 07484 356541

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97 Stamford Hill N16 5DN

Help with benefits, immigration and employment as well as general advice to the Orthodox Jewish community.

Helpline: 020 8800 6688

Community organisation providing peer support for BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Refugee) people living with or at greater risk of type 2 diabetes.

07972 603026

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Offers wide range of emotional and practical support and services to those challenged by illness or disability. For people of the Orthodox Jewish community in North London.

Call 020 8800 7575

9.30am-5pm Mon-Thu.

10am-12pm Fri.

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Range of services for women and families of African Caribbean heritage, including family support and advocacy support for women and girls experiencing any kind of violence, a free food hub and practical and emotional support in areas such as school exclusions, welfare and food poverty.

103 Stoke Newington Road, N16 8BX

Call 020 7241 1646

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Advice and information services on welfare, health, education and housing needs for Turkish, Kurdish, Turkish Cypriot, and Alevi communities.

020 7275 8440

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12-14 Englefield Road N1 4LS

Services include, but are not limited to, health advocacy, welfare advice, a lunch club for older members, classes, outings and events.

020 8986 6171

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Advice on a wide range of issues and a directory of specialist services, for example benefits, grants, school allocations evictions and rights.

Helpline 01273 234 777 Mon-Fri 10am-4.30pm

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Support to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of African, Caribbean and mixed heritage children. and young people (aged 9-25) and their families. You can self-refer or be referred by CAMHS, Children and Adult Social Care, a GP, education providers or a voluntary or community organisation. The website has a range of online videos on issues such as moving to secondary school, and managing anxiety and emotions.  Offers three different services: Off Centre (counselling and art therapy); Non-violent resistance, aka Tools for the Teenage Years, (for parents whose children (aged 9-18) may be experiencing emotional wellbeing or behavioural challenges at home or at school); and Tree of Life in schools (to give space to young people to believe in their own abilities, acknowledge their dreams and talk about difficult experiences in a safe environment).

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Support and activities for older people, including lunch club, community transport, a memory group for people with early onset dementia, social, cultural and spiritual support.

Call 020 7923 3536

39 Leswin Road N16 7NX

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Call 07917 014 318 
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Long established community centre for Greek and Turkish Cypriots, running a range of activities and offering an advice service.

5 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AX.

Call 020 7254 7920

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Support for Black and minoritised migrant women affected by the UK criminal justice system and immigration restrictions.

This includes those in the community, in prison, in custody and courts, in immigration removal centres and on probation. To refer yourself or another woman visit the website for contact details.

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Help for Middle Eastern, North African and Afghan women and girls who are living in the UK. They can speak Farsi, Kurdish, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, and Turkish and give confidential advice on issues including domestic violence, ‘honour’ based violence, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation, separation and divorce, child custody, housing and benefits.

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Support for Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot Turkish women and Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee women suffering from hate crime, harassment, rape and other sexual abuse. Advice, information and counselling on a wide range of issues.

Call 0207 354 1359 Mon-Fri 9.30am – 5.30pm

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Mental health services run by and for the African Caribbean community in Hackney. Support for adults and young people.

Call 020 8985 3153 or 020 8985 4239 or email IRIEMind@mindchwf.org.uk
Mon/Thurs/Fri 10am-1pm and 2pm-4pm

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Offers welfare and housing advice service, social, befriending and cultural activities. On Thursdays, offers a lunch club (£3) and a drop-in service at St Thomas More Hall, 9 Henry Road N4 2LH

Helpline: 020 7428 0471

Bookable appointments available Monday to Friday 10am-1pm

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Support for the rights and welfare of Filipino, East and Southeast Asian migrants. Services include help with immigration issues, employment, welfare and housing advice.

Call 0203 893 1871

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Specialist support services for Kurdish, Middle Eastern and North African women. Free advocacy and support to women affected by any form of domestic and sexual violence. Call 077 488 51125

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For Latin American women and children escaping gender-based violence. Offers advice and support, including on housing and immigration, emergency refuges, a creche, English classes, counselling and services for children and young people.

Call 0207 275 0321 Mon-Fri 9.30-5.30pm

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Mildmay Community Centre, Woodville Road N16 8NA

Provides an accommodation and advocacy service; adult training in literacy, IT and practical skills; support for victims of domestic abuse and activities and training for young people.

Call on 0208 533 2002

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Advice on housing, benefits, befriending, domestic violence, mental and physical health, English conversation classes, LGBTQI+ support, arts and activities and more. Advice workers speak Arabic, Kurdish, Farsi, Turkish and English. See website for contact details.

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66 Cazenove Road, N16 6AA

Runs a nursery, children’s centre, youth service, lunch club for older people, and advice and advocacy service on welfare benefits, housing, debt, etc.

020 8806 1147

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Offers services to Scottish families, older people and working-age adults living in London, including grants, training, housing and social events.

Helpline: 0800 652 2989

Email: info@scotscare.com

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For women of South Asian origin who have been affected by domestic abuse or harmful practices (honour based abuse, forced marriage, dowry conflict) and are looking for free, confidential advice, support or guidance.

Email info@sharan.org.uk or call 0844 504 3231 and leave a message with your name, contact number and a safe time to receive a call back.

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Adiaha Antigha Centre, 24-30 Dalston Lane E8 3AZ

Culturally relevant services for African/Caribbean and Dual Heritage adults over 25 who have experienced, or are experiencing, addiction, mental health issues, homelessness, or involvement in the criminal justice system.

Call 0207 923 8354 Referrals online including self-referrals.

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TURKISH CYPRIOT CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

14 Graham Road E8 1PD

For the Turkish speaking community. Provides information and advice services, training, clubs, outings and a range of other services. Call 0207 249 7410

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