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Barnet Friends is a free telephone befriending service for adults aged 18–55 in Barnet.

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Haringey Autism is a group for parents and carers of people with autism living in Haringey.

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Haringey Autism is a group for parents and carers of people with autism living in Haringey. It consists of around 400 families in the borough all with children on the autistic spectrum. They send out newsletters by email to keep families in touch with a huge range of activities or services being offered to families, […]

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It can be a lonely road navigating the SEND world. Finding a support network - be it a WhatsApp group, coffee morning, or a walking group, - is important.

Here's an alphabetical list of support groups in Haringey, and nearby.

Abide Church Carers' Coffee Morning

A weekly respite coffee morning for carers to talk with fellow carers and support each other. They hold special events like pamper mornings, coach trips and more. They also invite local councillors and MPs to hold a surgery for carers. Carers First also attend once a month and offers financial and legal advice for carers. More information: Carer's Coffee Morning (haringey.gov.uk)
Date: Thursdays Time: 11am - 1pm
Place: Abide Church Hall (N8 8JN) during the winter months. In the summer months (June - September) they run from Priory Park Cafe (but do check with them beforehand to make sure!)

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ADHD Kids WhatsApp Group

For parents or carers of ADHD kids who live or go to school in Haringey. It's a safe space to:

share resources and experience

ask for advice or recommendations

talk to people who understand

advocate for our ADHD kids.

Please use this link to join: WhatsApp Group Invite
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Austim Support Project at Markfield

If you're a Haringey resident and your child has been recently diagnosed with Autism, or is on the waiting list for an Autism assessment, you can join Markfield's support group for parents. More information here: Autism Support Project - Markfield

Contact details: familyadmin@markfield.org.uk | 0203 667 5233 | 07762 106 044

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Blanche Nevile Baby and Toddler Group: Stay, Sign and Play

Signed support for parents/carers of deaf children with advice from professionals.

A relaxed and inclusive atmosphere with support from highly skills staff including: Teachers of the Deaf, BSL tutor, Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, deaf and hearing staff members.
Date: Wednesdays (term time only) Time: 1.30 - 3pm Place: Highgate Primary and Blanche Nevile School Community Centre, entrance on corner of North Hill and Storey Road, N6 4ED
Deaf and hearing children aged 0 - 2 welcome! Costs £3. Concessions and discounts available. Click here for more info

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Brightstars Autistic Youth Club

A small community club for autistic young people to have fun, feel safe and confident to be themselves.
Date: Saturdays Time: 11am - 1pm Place: Methodist Church Hall, Middle Lane, London,N8 8NT
More information: brightstarsspecialclub.com

Email brightstarsspecialclub@yahoo.co.uk

Or call 07999 592 580

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Carers First Haringey

If you're an unpaid carer and you need information, support, or advice, Carers First are here for you.
Book onto a Group or Event in Haringey | Carers First Helpline: 0300 303 1555
They provide online help, 1-2-1 practical and emotional support, and offer various groups and activities throughout the month.

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Carers Forum

A forum for carers and parents of adults over 18 years old with Learning Disabilities. Come along and help develop and shape services. The Carers Forum meets every two months. More information to follow.

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Dadvengers

This group aims to inspire and champion fathers throughout their parenthood journey. They offer online resources and support, and also have recently started to offer in-person support in Haringey. To find out more information about their work with Haringey Family Hubs and their Sunday activities, visit https://dadvengers.com/haringey/

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Father 2 Father

Father 2 Father offer support for the whole family, particularly dads and parents/carer of children and young people with SEND.

They run different activities, such as a regular Super Dads saturday breakfast, and a Men Chat Too, a safe and non-judgemental space for Black men to come and chat about what's on their mind.

They also offer an initiative called Strengthening Parents & Carers Everywhere (SPACE), which offers Coffee Morning and Online Sessions designed to support parents and carers in their journey of raising children.

Find their upcoming events here: https://bio.site/father2father

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Haringey inourplace

Free online courses and resources for all Haringey families. Haringey Council has partnered with the Solihull Approach to offer free access to these evidence-based online courses designed by NHS practitioners. Sign up required. More information here: https://inourplace.co.uk/haringey/

Understanding your child with additional needs

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Haringey Young Carers Project

If you're aged 11 - 18 in Haringey and help care for someone in the family who have mental health issues, a physical illness, a disability, or have issues with drugs and/or alcohol, this is the place for you.

There are regular group activities on Mondays 5.30 - 7.30pm at Bruce Grove Youth Space.

If you'd like to be involved, please contact Alison: alison.hackshaw@haringey.gov.uk

Or call 07896 823 041 (mobile) or 020 8489 3844 (landline).

More information: Young carers | Haringey Council

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Haringey's Parenting Programmes

These free support programmes and workshops are aimed at mothers, fathers and carers of children and young people living in Haringey or attending a Haringey school. Find the full list of programmes here: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/children-young-people-families/early-help-haringey/parenting-support-programmes

Incredible Years - Webster-Stratton Programme. Facilitated by practitioners from the Haringey's Educational Psychology Service and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), these sessions are aimed at parents/carers who are experiencing significant levels of challening behaviour from their children.

Cygnet Parenting. This programme is for parents of children with an Autism diagnosis and provides support, information, and strategies.

Programme highlights:

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Haven Coffee Mornings

A positive space for parents of children with additional needs to meet and chat with a hot drink. Parents are welcome with or without their children.

For further enquiries call Andriana 07947 369 639, or email andrianao@hotmail.com

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HUDDLE
Date: Every Tuesday (term-time only) Time: 9.15 - 10.30am Place: Pembury House Children's Centre, Lansdowne Road, N17 9XE
Haringey's Under-fives With Developmental Difficulties' Learning Experience (HUDDLE) is an inclusive stay and play session run by Haringey's Portage team.

advice to support your child's communication and development plus support with nursery

advice, information, support and referrals to health services for children with SEND

a space for you and your child to meet other families where you can chat and play together

They provide:

For further details email portage@haringey.gov.uk

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Markfield's Parent Carer Support Group
Date: Every Friday (during term-time) Time: 10am - 12pm Place: Markfield (N15 4RB) Here's their events calendar
You can speak to one of their Family Support Workers for advice and support and access their rolling programme of interesting guest speakers and learn more about what Markfield can offer you and your family.

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MumsInMainstream

A support network for mums and female carers of kids with autism. Mums/carers who are awaiting a diagnosis for their kids' autism are also welcome to join.

They hold a coffee morning every second Friday of the month (during term-time) at Hornsey Valve Community Centre.

Find them on Facebook and DM them for details if it's your first time joining.

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The Challenge Group

A free playgroup and support group for everyone who has a child with additional needs.

There is a creche available for primary school aged children and younger children. Siblings are welcome to attend. Parents can also attend solo too.

The group is here for people of all heritages, sexualities, faiths, and beliefs.

Free massages, teas, coffees, and cakes!
Date: Every Monday during school holidays Time: 10-11.30am
More information: https://www.challengegroup.co.uk/

Place: Muswell Hill Methodist Church, N10 1PP

For further enquiries email challengegroupn10@gmail.com

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WAVE Hub

A vibrant and welcoming community hub in Muswell Hill that brings people with and without learning disabilities together.

Each week they walk a community mile, have an weekly fitness class, art classes, a stitchers group, and a signposting surgery. They also have a lovely cafe which serves a healthy lunch.
Date: Thursdays Time: 10am - 4pm Place: United Reformed Church, Queens Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 3NU
More information: www.wavehub.org.uk

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We Are Family

We Are Family is a peer to peer support community by adopters, for adopters. They are here to support families throughout their adoption journey.

Online and in person, parents' groups, events, resources and talks offer mutual support, information and inspiration to adopters and those considering adoption.

We Are Family membership is FREE and open to those at Stage 1 of the adoption process and beyond. Find out more: https://wearefamilyadoption.org.uk/

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It can be a lonely road navigating the SEND world. Finding a support network - be it a WhatsApp group, coffee morning, or a walking group, - is important. Here's an alphabetical list of support groups in Haringey, and nearby. A weekly respite coffee morning for carers to talk with fellow carers and support each other.

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SLaM Autism Booklet FINAL- updated March 2026

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ADHD Peer Support Group

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ADHD Action Network - Transform Your ADHD Journey

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Talking Therapy for Autistic Adults (Enfield and Barnet)

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Therapy Services

We deliver counselling sessions face to face and online.

Counselling provides a time and space to talk about concerns you may be going through. This space will be confidential and non-judgmental. Your counsellor will work with you to understand your experiences, explore difficulties or challenges and help you discover possible options and ways forward.

Thank you, the counselling helped me so much.
I feel I am back in the world and doing life once more and enjoying it!

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What counselling can do for you?

Many people experience difficulties in their lives. These might include personal relationships, situations at work or problems at home. You may find it helpful to work with a Counsellor to find ways of understanding what you are experiencing. We offer psychological support for mild-moderate depression, mild anxiety, low self-esteem, mood changes, and loss.

You may be struggling with a specific problem, or you may not have any idea what the problem is, but just have a sense that you are not feeling right. Coming to counselling may help you to gain better awareness and understanding into your current thoughts and feelings.

Enfield residents - If you have feeling suicidal or in crisis please seek help from your GP immediately or alternatively contact the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT) service on 020 8702 3800. They are based at Ivy House, Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL.

If you would like help with acute anxiety, please email lets-talk-enfield@nhs.net or call 020 8342 3012 instead.

Barnet residents - If you have feeling suicidal or in crisis please seek help from your GP immediately or alternatively contact the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHT) service on 020 8702 4040. They are based at First Floor, Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HA8 0AD.

If you would like help with acute anxiety, please email lets-talk-barnet@nhs.net or call 020 8702 5309.

For more information, and other local services, please see https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/mind-in-enfield

In emergencies, please dial 999.

Contact Us

Mind in Enfield and Barnet

Enfield Office
275 Fore Street
London
N9 0PD

Barnet Office
55 Christchurch Ave
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Barnet Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
The CAB offers free and independent advice on a wide variety of issues, including problems with housing. Web: http://www.barnetcab.org.uk/ Tel: 0808 250 5708. They are open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 4:00pm, and Wednesday from 9.30am - 7.30pm.
Outreach Barnet
Outreach Barnet is a short-term support service that works with people who have housing

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This guide provides information to those who would like to know more about ADHD Coaching.

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ADHD Coaching-A Practical Guide  March 2025

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Your Space Barnet is a new project we are working on. We currently have the use of a large retail space in the Spires Shopping Centre in Barnet.

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The mental health benefits of good sleep include boosting our mood, reducing stress and helping with anxiety.

If you're having trouble sleeping, knowing how to sleep better can make a big difference.

Find out more about ways to help you sleep, including sleep hygiene, and expert video advice from a professor of sleep medicine at the University of Oxford.

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How to fall asleep faster and sleep better - Every Mind Matters

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Insomnia means you regularly have problems sleeping. It usually gets better by changing your sleeping habits.

Check if you have insomnia

You have insomnia if you regularly:

find it hard to go to sleep

wake up several times during the night

lie awake at night

wake up early and cannot go back to sleep

still feel tired after waking up

find it hard to nap during the day even though you're tired

feel tired and irritable during the day

find it difficult to concentrate during the day because you're tired

If you have insomnia for a short time (less than 3 months) it's called short-term insomnia. Insomnia that lasts 3 months or longer is called long-term insomnia.

How much sleep you need

Everyone needs different amounts of sleep.

On average:

adults need 7 to 9 hours

children need 9 to 13 hours

toddlers and babies need 12 to 17 hours

You probably do not get enough sleep if you're constantly tired during the day.

What causes insomnia

The most common causes are:

stress, anxiety or depression

noise

a room that's too hot or cold

uncomfortable beds

alcohol, caffeine or nicotine

recreational drugs like cocaine or ecstasy

jet lag

shift work

Conditions and other things that can cause insomnia

Conditions and medicines that can cause insomnia:

Many medicines for these illnesses can also cause insomnia.

Things that keep you from getting a good night's sleep:

long-term pain

sleepwalking

snoring or interrupted breathing while sleeping (sleep apnoea)

suddenly falling asleep anywhere (narcolepsy)

nightmares or night terrors (children can have these)

How you can treat insomnia yourself

Insomnia usually gets better by changing your sleeping habits.

Do

go to bed and wake up at the same time every day

relax at least 1 hour before bed, for example, take a bath or read a book

make sure your bedroom is dark and quiet - use curtains, blinds, an eye mask or ear plugs if needed

exercise regularly during the day

make sure your mattress, pillows and covers are comfortable

How a pharmacist can help with insomnia

You can buy tablets or liquids (sometimes called sleeping aids) from a pharmacy that may help you sleep better.

Some contain natural ingredients (valerian or lavender) while others, like Nytol, are an antihistamine.

They cannot cure insomnia but may help you sleep better for 1 to 2 weeks. They should not be taken for any longer.

Some of these products can have side effects, for instance, they may make you drowsy. This could make it difficult for you to do certain things like drive.

Check with your doctor before taking anything for your sleep problems.

changing your sleeping habits has not worked

you have had trouble sleeping for months

your insomnia is affecting your daily life in a way that makes it hard for you to cope

Treatment from a GP

A GP will try to find out what's causing your insomnia so you get the right treatment.

Sometimes you'll be referred to a therapist for cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

This can help you change the thoughts and behaviours that keep you from sleeping.

You may be referred to a sleep clinic if you have symptoms of another sleep disorder such as sleep apnoea.

GPs now rarely prescribe sleeping pills to treat insomnia. Sleeping pills can have serious side effects and you can become dependent on them.

Sleeping pills are only prescribed for a few days, or weeks at the most, if:

your insomnia is very bad

other treatments have not worked

Page last reviewed: 12 March 2021
Next review due: 12 March 2024

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Group Therapy for women who have experienced domestic violence

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The Maya Centre has partnered with GP and British Menopause Society (BMS) Menopause Specialist Dr Claire Phipps to deliver a series of four standalone group workshops on navigating the menopause. With the final session planned for 12:30pm - 2:00pm, 14 June, 'A Second Spring: Journey of the Menopause' gives a guide on how to spot symptoms, speaking with your GP, the impact and variety of physical and emotional symptoms, the risks and effectiveness of different holistic and medical approaches and how to embrace menopausal changes.

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We're on a mission to improve women's mental health Established in 1984, the Maya Centre is a community-based charity in Islington providing free, culturally sensitive counselling, group work and complementary therapies. We support women on low incomes whose mental health has been affected by a range of experiences including depression and anxiety, violence against women [...]

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The Proper Blokes Club is a walk and talk community project for men.

Our mission is to break the stigma of men's mental health and start talking openly about it.

100s of men join our walk and talks across London every week.

No pressure. No judgement.

Just ordinary blokes going for a walk, sharing banter, and helping each other deal with life's pressures.

Don't suffer in silence.​ Join us today and let's get walking and talking!

FEEL GOOD
ABOUT YOURSELF.

Going on a walk releases endorphins and helps you feel good about yourself. Being with likeminded men makes it easier to talk openly.

"I can't big the group up enough. It pretty much saved my life."

ALL MEN ARE WELCOME.
NO MAN IS JUDGED.

Men of all ages, backgrounds and situations join our walk and talks, and attend our drop-ins.

Men with family, work, health or money issues. Men feeling anxious, lonely or isolated. Men in a good place who simply want to get out in the fresh air and go for a walk with a friendly, supportive group.

Us blokes tend to bottle things up. Getting out on a walk with your peers and sharing what's on your mind can relieve the pressure.

You don't have to talk if you don't want to. Just walking, lending a supportive ear and being in the company of likeminded men can help you develop a positive mindset and sense of belonging.

115 PEOPLE DIE BY SUICIDE IN THE UK EVERY WEEK. 75% OF THOSE DEATHS ARE MALE.

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40% OF MEN HAVE NEVER SPOKEN TO ANYONE ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.

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"It's given me purpose. People are more isolated now and I could see that happening to me."

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Sadly, miscarriage and birth defects can occur in any pregnancy.

Miscarriage occurs in about 1 in every 5 pregnancies, and 1 in every 40 babies are born with a birth defect. This is called the 'background risk' and happens whether medication is taken or not.

Most medicines cross the placenta and reach the baby. For many medications this is not a problem. However, some medicines can affect a baby's growth and development.

If you take regular medication and are planning to conceive, you should discuss whether your medicine is safe to continue with your doctor/health care team before becoming pregnant. If you have an unplanned pregnancy while taking a medicine, you should tell your doctor as soon as possible.

If a new medicine is suggested for you during pregnancy, please make sure that the person prescribing it knows that you are pregnant. If you have any concerns about a medicine, you can check with your doctor, midwife or pharmacist.

Our Bumps information leaflets provide information about the effects of medicines in pregnancy so that you can decide, together with your healthcare provider, what is best for you and your baby.

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