Children and Young Adults

Local Support

Healthier Together

A tool that gives consistent, accurate and trustworthy healthcare advice

Croydon IAPT - (SLAM)

We are a free and confidential NHS service provided by the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. We offer a range of psychological therapies to adults 18 years and over, who are registered with a Croydon GP.

Telephone: 020 3228 4040
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MIND in Croydon

Mind in Croydon is working to promote good mental health. It seeks to empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community.

Telephone: 020 8668 2210
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Off The Record Croydon

Free and confidential counselling to young people aged 14-25 who live, work or study in Croydon.

Telephone: 020 8251 0251
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Croydon Drop In

Croydon Drop In is accessible, confidential, independent, safe and flexible for young people (aged 11-25) seeking free support and counselling.

Telephone: 020 8680 0404
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Croydon Sexual Health Centre

The Croydon Sexual Health Centre provides a free, comprehensive and confidential sexual health service.

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Home Start Croydon

Many parents need advice, support and friendship during the early years of parenthood.

Home-Start helps families by providing practical and emotional support in the home where there is at least one child aged 5 or under.

Telephone: 020 8667 0207
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Healthy Start

With Healthy Start, you may be qualify for food vouchers and healthy vitamins if you are on certain benefits. The free vitamins can be collected from Best Start children’s centres and health centres.

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CSCB (Croydon Safeguarding Children Board)

Croydon Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB) is the statutory body that brings together local agencies that work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people up to the age of 18 in the borough.

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National Support

NSPCC

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Childline

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

0800 1111

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Contact: For families with disabled children

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

Dyspraxia Foundation

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.