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Mental health problems can affect any of us at
different times in our lives. If you need support and
care because of mental health problems, we can help
you. 
To speak to someone about getting help and support, contact the
Community Care Advice Centre.
Below are details on the mental
health services available. A number of these
services are provided by the North East London Foundation
Trust (NELFT).
Assertive Outreach Team
For those that find services difficult to use and
are at risk of self harm or violence towards others.
Community Recovery Team
Ongoing community support for those with long standing
mental health problems
Emergency Duty Team
An out of hours emergency service for local residents, between
the hours of 5 pm to 8.30 am Monday to Friday and during the whole
of Saturday, Sunday and all bank holidays.
The team carries out community risk assessments as well
as supporting vulnerable individuals and families over the
telephone.
It provides a comprehensive social work service, working
alongside care professionals to advise and assist on social
work matters.
Home Treatment Team
Intense treatment and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Day Service
Day care service
Redbridge Progress Service is a day care service for
people with mental health problems. The
centre offers a variety
of activities, therapeutic groups, sports and leisure
pursuits, educational skills and employment
opportunities.
The aim of the service is to encourage choice, well-being
and recovery by helping individuals achieve their goals and
aspirations.
Mental health accommodation
Supported accommodation for people over the age of 18 with
mental health problems.
If you feel that you need this accommodation or know
someone living in Redbridge who does please contact
020 8586 1419.
Useful websites
- Adult Information
Directory (AID) - information on services in Redbridge for
adults living and working in the borough
- Mind, for better mental
health - charity providing information, advice
and working to promote a better life
for those with experience of mental distress
- Rethink - charity
campaigning and offering information and support to
people with severe mental health problems and their
carers
- Mental Health
Foundation - UK charity that provides information, carries out
research, campaigns and works to improve services for anyone
affected by mental health problems
- Richmond Fellowship
Employment Service Redbridge - free service to adults
in the Redbridge who have experienced mental illness and would
like to return to employment or adult education
Redbridge news
Find out about things that are happening in the borough.
