Find a range of wellbeing resources and signposting to support refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people. As well as support and wellbeing resources for crisis and emerging situations affecting Londoners' mental health and wellbeing.
As the regional lead for public mental health across London’s health and social care partnership, Thrive LDN supports crisis response and recovery capabilities to support London communities impacted by sudden events. The following support and wellbeing resources are currently available for refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people, as well as wider crisis situations.
Deepening our understanding of the mental health impact of geo-political and international humanitarian crises and responding to needs of diaspora and affected communities in London is an important part of the work we do. Find out more about our work in this space.
When life is tough the Samaritans are here to listen at any time of the day or night. You can talk to them about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult. Call free on 116 123.
Shout offers confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when you need immediate assistance. Text “SHOUT” to 85258.
Develop skills to build confidence, resilience and improve your wellbeing with these free resources from the British Red Cross.
Here we outline generalised resources for refugees, asylum seekers and displaced people and for those supporting individuals across London.
GP surgeries are usually the first contact if you have a health problem. They can treat many conditions and give health advice. They can also refer you to other NHS services. You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.
We’ve worked with Doctors of the World and the Mayor of London to create some tools and tips to support Londoners’ mental health and wellbeing in 36 languages.
Good Thinking has produced several resources designed to help you cope with trauma, including the ‘Coping with Trauma’ workbook and accompanying short film series. Translated versions in Dari and Pashto are also available.
Here we outline available support and wellbeing resources for specific crisis and emerging situations affecting Londoners' mental health and wellbeing.
Thrive LDN has been working with communities in London impacted by the war and violence in Israel, Palestine and surrounding region to understand where mental health and wellbeing support would be most effective.
Jami has developed a series of short videos and accompanying downloadable information booklet to support those in London’s Jewish communities in response to the 7th October attacks.
Resources, tools and guidance for professionals or volunteers.
Here we outline available a selection of further resources and training offers for anyone who is in a professional role supporting those who are displaced or affected by wider crisis situations.
The first in the series of three online recorded training workshops is comprised of an introduction followed by training on how trauma informed care changes, alters and transforms the way someone thinks and feels; how they engage with and experience the world around them.
At the silver level, we move beyond developing an awareness of the impact of trauma to thinking about how we ‘practice’ a trauma informed approach. This is broken down into two key areas; therapeutic skills for reconnection and creativity in trauma informed practice.
At the gold level, the focus shifts from individual practice to think about organisational practice. When we consider ‘trauma’, both in terms of its cause and effect, discussions of power should never be far behind.
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