YOUTH ADVICE NETWORK
The Youth Advice Network is a directory of services available for young people in Wandsworth making it easy to find local information and services you require in the borough. Navigate by using the links to the left to find what you are looking for on the website, or contact us directly on 020 3195 1906 if you want more help with finding or getting access to the services listed.
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS
In BOROUGH
Disability and Social Care Advice Service
DASCAS gives independent advice and help to Wandsworth residents on any aspect of disability and related social care issues and disabilities benefits.
Battersea Library, 265 Lavendar Hill, London, SW11 1JB
020 7978 7306
Springfield Law Centre
An independent charity open to patients of the South West London and St George’s (Mental Health) Trust, their relatives and carers. The Law Centre provides specialist legal advice on housing, debt, welfare benefits, mental health and community care.
Building 7, Springfield University Hospital
61 Glenburnie Road, London, SW17 7DJ
0208 767 6884
OUT OF BOROUGH
HEALTH & WELLBEING
In BOROUGH
Asha
The Asha Projects offers secure, temporary accommodation for South Asian women and children fleeing domestic violence. Women can stay in accommodation called refuges, which are shared with other women who have similar experiences. The Asha Project also works in partnership with the Forced Marriage Unit to provide information and support to university students who are experiencing pressure to get married.
Generate(Opportunities Ltd)
Create better days and better lives for people with a learning disability by working together with them and the people who know them well. Their intention is to provide purpose, develop independence and encourage connections through people, places and activity.
73 Summerstown
London, SW17 0BQ
0208 879 6333
07943 753932
Home Start
Focusing on early intervention, they work with young, vulnerable parents in their home to help them build strong, healthy and happy families where they and their children can thrive and ultimately fulfil their full potential within the community and in life.
2nd Floor, 20-22 York Road, Battersea, London, SW11 3QJ
020 7924 5268
It's All About Us
Offers advice, support and information. The service is for looked after children and young people, especially those who are experiencing being in care for the first time. From 0 years to 16 years
43-51 Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2PU
020 8871 8274
Metro HIV Support
Promotes health, wellbeing, equality & participation through youth services, mental health & wellbeing services, sexual & reproductive health & HIV services and community participation & involvement.
Courtyard Clinic, St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT
020 8725 3353 or 020 8725 3354
Rethink Mental Illness
c/o Springfield Advocacy Service. Various community projects to support children and their families, older people, newly-arrived communities, and in the future with unemployed people.
Rooms 11 & 12, Building 3, Springfield Hospital, 61 Glenburnie Road, London, SW17 7DJ
Share a Family Wandsworth
Home care agency
Early Years Centre, 1 Siward Road, Earlsfield, London, SW17 0LA
020 8947 5317
South West London Recovery College
The UK's first mental health recovery study and training facility providing a range of courses and resources for service users, families, friends, carers and staff. The college aims to support people become experts in their own self care and for families, friends, carers and staff to better understand mental health conditions and support people in their recovery journey
Building 28, Springfield University Hospital, Glenburnie Road, London, SW17 7DJ
020 3513 5818
The George Shearing Centre
The Centre is for young people aged 13-25 years old with severe learning disabilities and complex needs; offers various activities and facilities including pool, drumming, football, art, computers, the Wii and a sensory room.
Este Road, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 2TF
020 7228 2230
Together - Wandsworth Your Way
Focusing on early intervention, they work with young, vulnerable parents in their home to help them build strong, healthy and happy families where they and their children can thrive and ultimately fulfil their full potential within the community and in life.
Heathbridge Medical Centre, 125 Upper Richmond Rd, London, SW15 2TL
07874235865
Wandsworth CAMHS Learning Disabilities Team
Provide a range of services for children and young people aged 0-18, their families and/or carers experiencing severe and enduring mental health difficulties
Entrance 2, Joan Bicknell Centre.South West London & St. Georges Mental Health Nhs Trust, Springfield Hospital, 61 Glenburnie Road. London, SW17 7DJ
020 3513 5000
Wandsworth IAPT - mental health therapy
Part of a national initiative to help people with common mental health problems gain timely access to effective psychological therapies
Building 17 (Ghodse), Entrance 3, Springfield University Hospital, 61 Glenburnie Road, London, SW17 7DJ
020 3513 6264
WoWMums
Focusing on early intervention, they work with young, vulnerable parents in their home to help them build strong, healthy and happy families where they and their children can thrive and ultimately fulfil their full potential within the community and in life.
Senia Dedic, c/o Katherine Low Settlement, 108 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 3HP
07811 660580
Rehab 4 Addiction
Established in 2012 by Oliver Clark, Rehab 4 Addiction is an advisory and referral service for people who suffer from alcohol, drug and behavioural addiction
Astral House, 129
Middlesex St
London, E1 7JJ
EDUCATION & WORK
In BOROUGH
Connexion Services
Connexion service for young people to learn, have fun and relax, and support the participation of young people in learning and work.
Various Locations, Roehampton, Tooting, Battersea
020 8871 5222
Future Skills Training
Provide both alternative education and youth services through a range of effective and targeted projects, including: mentoring;
under 18 football; youth café; personal and social development workshops; tutoring.
Crypt Office, St. Mark's Church, Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1EJ
020 7801 6924 or 07976 239118
NACRO
Advice/help to reduce crime and reoffending by designing and delivering programmes that equip people with the skills, advice, attitude and support they need to move their lives on and move away from crime.
Golden Arrow House, 237a Queenstown Road, Battersea, London, SW8 3NP
020 7978 3000
Wandsworth Wise Apprenticeship
Wandsworth Lifelong Learning offer an extensive programme of informal adult education to over 11,000 people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences each year, and have been running a successful Apprenticeship programme for 5 years.
Gwynneth Morgan Centre
SW18 2HJ London, UK
44 20 8871 8055
WorkRight Employment Scheme
Run by Wandsworth Council and supports disabled people aged 16 years and over living in the Borough, to gain experience and skills which will help them to get a permanent job and stay in employment.
Wandsworth Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU
020 8871 5277 or 07717 688 277
OUT OF BOROUGH
Things to do
In BOROUGH
Carney's Community
A registered charity, gets disadvantaged and excluded young people off the street and away from a life of crime and despair by giving them skills, discipline and self respect
30 Petworth Street, London, SW11 4QW
020 7228 0506
Infuse Youth Cafe
This is an open, multi faith, youth club with a café focus and music for young people in the Clapham and Wandsworth areas based in the crypt at St Marks Battersea Rise. The service is for young people aged 11-18 years.
St. Marks Church, Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1EJ
020 7801 6924
Islamic Youth Group
This group provides a safe and friendly environment for young people to develop their self and group identity as young Muslims.
73 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 2PG
020 7228 4267
Providence House Youth Club
A youth club that runs various activities. As well as general pool, table tennis, PS4 and space to play football they run regular sessions giving young people opportunities to learn new skills and explore new hobbies and sports.
138 Falcon Road, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 2LW
020 7228 0433
Regenerate
Works with young people and families in Roehampton. Runs the youth centre on the Ashburton estate, along with many other project for young people provides opportunities to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of others through relationships and creative initiatives.
4 Portswood Place, Roehampton, London, SW15 4ED
020 8878 4301
Roehampton Youth Club
The Roehampton Youth Centre provides a space where young people can have fun, learn new things and meet new friends. The club has a music studio, sports hall and gym. The Centre is open to anyone aged 11 to 19 and up to 25 if you have a disability.
6 Holybourne Avenue, Roehampton, London, SW15 4DT
020 8871 5252
The GAP Youth Club
Offers a safe, social space for LGBTq (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning their sexuality) young people to meet up, providing access to group activities and workshops as well as providing one-to-one support and advice
Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2PU
07884425408
Wandsworth Libraries
The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU
020 8871 6000
OUT OF BOROUGH
British Youth Council
The National Youth Council of the UK. A youth-led charity, Empower young people aged 25 and under to influence and inform the decisions that affect their lives. Support young people to get involved in their communities and democracy locally, nationally and internationally, making a difference as volunteers, campaigners, decision-makers and leaders.
CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH
020 7250 8374
UK Youth Parliament
Run by young people for young people, UKYP provides opportunities for 11-18 year-olds to use their voice in creative ways to bring about social change.
CAN Mezzanine, 49-51 East Road, London, N1 6AH
020 7250 8374
