Support for Refugees, Migrants and Asylum Seekers
On our Pathways programme we work with children and young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. On this page we have collated resources from across the sector which may be helpful for those that access our services.
Advice and Community:
Directory for Refugees and Migrants - A list of services and organisations offering mental health and social support services to refugees, migrants and asylum seekers in London and Greater London by Kings College London and the Economic and Social Research Council
Praxis - A community organisation offering advice and support
A Migrant’s Guide - A downloadable resource by Praxis with a list of services and helpful information
ELATT - A website with free educational courses in many subjects
Resources in Tower Hamlets - A webpage for access to free ESOL lessons, conversation and volunteering opportunities
ECPAT - Support for young people up to the age of 25 to learn life skills, access peer support and understand their rights
Know Your Rights - An online guide by ECPAT about sexual exploitation and accessing helpful services
New Horizon Youth Centre - An organisation with services for young people aged 18-24 who are homeless
South London Refugee Association - An organisation with services in South London
Streetlink - Outreach services with advice and assistance for homelessness
London Youth Gateway - Advice and support for young people up to the age of 25 facing homelessness
Immigration Advice Centre - Immigration advice and legal help
Young Roots - Therapeutic support, legal advice, and English lessons for young refugees up to the age of 25 in Croydon, Brent and Kings Cross
CARAS - Refugee community charity in south London
Shpresa - Charity supporting Albanian refugees and migrants
Lawstuff - Free legal information for children and young people from Coram
Mental Health Support:
Talk Off the Record - Free mental health support for people aged 11-25 in Croydon, Sutton and Merton
Kazzum’s Grounded Animations - Free mental health and wellbeing videos translated into Arabic, Pashto, Vietnamese and French
Muslim Youth Helpline - Webchat and phone line for young people up to the age of 25 to access support
Paporyus Helpline - A suicide prevention hotline for anyone up to the age of 35
Freedom from Torture - Free therapeutic services
Support Groups:
British Red Cross - Practical and emotional support for refugees
Micro Rainbow - Safe housing and access to support for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers
Rainbow Migrants - Free and confidential legal advice for LGBTQI+ asylum seekers
Support Hub - General support and drop in. Clothes, food and toiletries available
Refugee Council - Support programmes and a specialised training and employment programme
Wellness:
Sexual Health Services - Links to find a sexual health clinic and contraception
NHS Sexual Health Services - Links to find a sexual health clinic
Talk to Frank - Advice, information and support about substance use
The Bike Project - Free bikes, cycling lessons and maintenance training for refugees
Better Gyms - Free 6 month membership for those granted refugee resettlement status in the last 12 months
Asylum Welcome - Free laptop service for migrants
Activities:
We Belong - 6 week course for young migrants to develop leadership skills