Self Care Directory

Mental Health Advocacy
Free, independent and confidential IMHA (Independent Mental Health Advocacy) and Mental Health Advocacy. This is available to older people with a mental health issue in hospital and in the community.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Mental Health Project - Midaye
This project gives support to people from BME communities experiencing emotional upset and distress, but without a formal mental health diagnosis; face to face sessions in clients own mother tongues by volunteers trained to be active listeners and to offer non-judgemental support
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
MIND SUN
Where they Work:
Move to Health
Move to Health is a pioneering dance programme for older people. All classes are free and take place throughout the week. The dance classes combine evidence-based exercise with the creativity, energy of dance. The programme is delivered in sheltered housing, care homes and community centres across seven West London boroughs. We offer different dance styles and three types of classes seated, seated to standing and active.

-Tuesday 11.00-12.00 - The Granville, 140 Carlton Vale, NW6 5HE

-Thursday 10.30-11.30 - Peabody Estate, Fulham Palace Rd, London W6 9PS

-Thursday 14.00-15.00 - Elder’s Voice, 181 Mortimer Rd, NW10 5TN

-Friday 11.00-12.00 - Age UK Westminster, Beethoven Centre, Third Ave, London W10 4JL
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham
Music in MIND
Music in Mind is a creative digital music production programme. It allows participants to be a part of a social support group, providing users with an outlet for creativity, to build their confidence and skills, and meet likeminded individuals looking to grow through music.
Where they Work: Westminster
My Wellbeing Journey
My Wellbeing Journey which offers people in Kensington & Chelsea with mental health needs, physical disabilities or learning difficulties the opportunity to access a personal mentor.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
New Opportunities
New Opportunities project supports unemployed people to get into paid work. There are volunteering, training and work experience placements to help close the gap between the skills employers want and the skills you can offer.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Nurseries & Schools
LCAT art psychotherapy services in schools and nurseries
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Octavia Befriending
Our befriending service offers vital emotional support to vulnerable or lonely adults. Each individual is carefully matched with a volunteer befriender who visits every week for at least six months.
Befrienders offer their company, visiting a befriendee in their own home or providing the support they need to venture out. They promote independence and reduce isolation.
Befriending can be tailored to the individual. A session might include just having a chat, taking a walk or going shopping. It depends on what the individual would like to do.
We take the time to find exactly the right befriender for each individual. We will make the best possible match, based on personality and shared experience. All our volunteers are carefully recruited, police checked and trained to ensure a safe, professional service. Weekly sessions can be arranged for a day and time that suits the individual
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster
One to One Bereavement Support - Cruse
One to one sessions to clients on a weekly basis with a trained bereavement volunteer.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham