Social Support
Different community and voluntary organisations have set up social support services all around Newham for various reasons. These services provide a safe space where people can get mental health support, join social groups, and prevent loneliness and isolation.
If your organisation provides any service that helps Newham residents stay connected and healthy, please email us a short summary of what you do at PublicHealthEnquiries@Newham.gov.uk
Community Neighbourhood Link Workers
Supporting residents who are feeling lonely. They help build your confidence and create an action plan that supports you to keep active, connected and healthy.
Call: 020 8430 2000
Email: CNLW@newham.gov.uk www.newham.gov.uk/linkworkers
Survivors Together
A therapeutic social group for women survivors of sexual abuse based in Plaistow
Call: 07961 351361
Email: yvonne@survivorstogether.co.uk
Visit: https://survivorstogether.co.uk/about-us/
Healtogether CIC
Shaah & Sheeko
A Somali community project to reduce and prevent social isolation, particularly for people at risk, such as children and the elderly.
Call: 0756764898
Email: info@healtogether.org.uk
Visit: https://www.healtogether.org.uk/
Fight for Peace – MAN TALK
A safe space for young men to listen, learn and be heard.
Address:
Fight for Peace Academy
Woodman Street, North Woolwich
London
United Kingdom
E16 2LS
Call: 020 7474 0054
Email: info@fightforpeace.net
Visit: https://fightforpeace.net/academies/
Let’s Talk!
Every Tuesday 11.30am-1pm
East Ham Library, 328 Barking Road, E6 2RT
A topic based discussion group designed to develop inner-strength and promote unity. Drop in for a social chat, a caring ear on the green couch or to participate in weekly conversations.
For more information please contact OnebyOneEH@gmail.com or call East Ham library on 02033730827
Newham Fathers Forum
Newham fathers United with Purpose Programme aims to empower local fathers to educate, support and impact their families, local services and the wider community.
To join or find out about events email LBNFathersForum@newham.gov.uk