LOCAL NUMBERS

• FAMILY INFORMATION GROUP
  Resource Centre, Gooshays Drive, Harold Hill, Romford, RM3 9HJ
  01708 378141
  A service for children with a disability or learning difficulty


• CHRYSALIS COUNSELLING SERVICE
  Youth Zone, 10 Hedley Close, High Street, Romford, RM1 1AH
  01708 768512
  A counselling service for young people prioritising those aged between 13 -19, living in Havering.


• YOUNG CARERS
  Young Carers of Barking & Dagenham, Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR
  0208 590 6544
  Support for young carers on a variety of issues.


• GINGERBREAD
  Century Youth House, Albert Road, Romford, RM1 2PS
  01708 751656
  Support group for single parents and their children. Friday evenings


• HAVERING SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECT
  Town Hall, Main Road, Romford, RM1 3BD
  01708 434343
  First point of contact for information, advice and services.


• ANYTHING BUT STR8
  Youth Zone, 10 Hedley Close, High Street, Romford, RM1 1AH
  01708 768512
  Drop in for young lesbian, gay, bisexual or unsure young people


• SOCIAL SERVICES DUTY & REFERRAL TEAM
  16 Marks Road, Romford, RM7 7AB
  01708 433175
  Advice & Support for children and their families


• SIB CLUB
  Dunningford School, Rainham Road, Elm Park, RM12 5JP
  01708 451240
  Support Group for siblings (Age 8-13) of children with special needs


• HAVERING MIND
  Harrow Lodge House, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, RM11 1JU
  01708 457777
  Befriending scheme for young people


• CHILDREN`S INFORMATION SERVICE
  The Broxhill Centre, Broxhill Road, Harold Hill, Romford, RM14 1XN
  01708 371991

• PARENTLINE PLUS
  0808 800 2222
  Support for parents
  24 Hour Helpline


• CARER`S LINE
  0808 808 7777
  Wed & Thurs 10am-12 noon and 2pm-4pm


• ASHIANA PROJECT
  0208 539 0427 or 0208 539 9656
  Counselling & Support for women from South Asia,Turkey or Iran and other culturally appropriate countries who are aged 16-30 on domestic violence and homelessness. Also outreach work, workshops in schools and youth projects.


• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
  0207 833 0022 or 0845 769 7555. Essex & N London 24 hr no. 01245 256147
  Support for individuals with a drink problem
  10.00-10.00 Seven days a week


• BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
  01788 550 899


• CHILDLINE
  0800 1111


• MUSLIM YOUTH HELPLINE
  0808 808 2008
  6pm-12am Mon-Fri & 12pm-12am Sat-Sun


• ANTI BULLYING CAMPAIGN
  0207 378 1446


• SAMARITANS
  08457 909090
  Helpline providing confidential emotional support
  24hr helpline


• AL-ANON
  0207 403 0888
  Support and understanding for family and friends of drinkers. There is also a group called Al-Ateen for 13-19yr olds
  10am-4pm weekdays + after hour until 10pm
  61 Great Dover street

• www.itsnotyourfault.org For young people concerned about divorce & separation
• www.there4me.com If you are worried or need advice
• www.youthinformation.com
• www.relate.org.uk Relate - Advice and Counselling
• www.nspcc.org.uk
• www.netmums.com A local network for mums by mums
• www.pregnancy.org.uk Confidential advice on unplanned pregnancy and post abortion
• www.childcarelink.gov.uk Sure Start
• www.likeitis.org.uk Information on sex education and teenage life
• www.youngcarers.net Young Carer's
• www.direct.gov.uk/YoungPeople Young people public services all in one place