Help & advice
There are a number of other local organisations that support people in New Cross and the surrounding area. While we work with a number of these bodies, we cannot guarantee they will be able to help in your particular circumstances. Please visit the website listed or use the telephone the number to find out more.
If you would like your organisation be featured on this page or would like us to update or correct information, please contact us.
Adult social care
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Supports Lewisham adults to look at available care and support options.
gateway@lewisham.gov.uk 0208 314 7777
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Support for people who are blind/have visual impairment.
enquiries@blindaid.org.uk 0207 403 6184
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Hosts "Stable and Steady" classes across the borough for adults 65+ at risk of falls.
lg.lewishamfallsservice@nhs.net
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Support for those with dementia and their carers.
lewisham@alzheimers.org.uk 0207 423 5107
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Maximising wellbeing for unpaid carers in Lewisham – services for Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers.
ucwellbeing@imago.community 0300 373 5769
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Short-term psychological therapies to adults who are registered with a Lewisham GP.
slm-tr.IAPTLewisham@nhs.net 0203 228 1350
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Supports physically disabled people to be independent, access therapy and rehabilitation.
info.OTS@lewisham.gov.uk 0208 314 7777
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Children & young people​
Baby bank providing families in financial crisis with equipment for their 0-5 year olds eg bedding, toys, clothes, books.
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Free under 5s playclub Monday to Saturday. Check website for times.
telegraphhillplayclub@gmail.com
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Debt & energy bills
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Not-for-profit financial co-operative run for and by members, offering ethical loans and savings for those living or working in Lewisham.
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Money and Debt Advice at Citizens Advice Lewisham
Support for anyone experiencing debt issues.
0800 231 5453
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Registered charity providing free debt advice by phone.
0808 808 4000 or webchat
South East London Community Energy (SELCE)
Help and advice for Lewisham residents trying to manage their energy bills.
0204 566 5764
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Free, nationwide independent debt advice.
Domestic violence​
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Help and support for women and girls who are victims of violence.
lewishamvawg@refuge.org.uk 0800 112 4052
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ESOL​
Besson Street Trust
Free classes for beginners, entry level 1,2,& 3.
Find out more on our ESOL page
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Corbett Community Library
Free classes for beginners, entry level 1, 2 & 3.
Corbett Community Library, 104 Torridon Road, London SE6 1RQ
info@corbettcommunity.org.uk 020 8378 5358
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Food banks
See London Borough of Lewisham's food bank and social supermarket page or the equivalent for Southwark.
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Homelessness
For people who are homeless or have insecure housing.
0208 694 5797
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A homeless prevention charity working in Lewisham.
0300 500 0914
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Housing & benefits
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Free independent advice service for support with benefits, housing and debt.
49a Hatfield Close, New Cross, SE14 5DW.
info@170cp.org.uk 020 7732 9716
Offers face-to-face, telephone and online advice on housing, benefits, debt and employment issues.
0800 231 545
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LGBTQ+
Supports LGBTQIA+ community with various services and groups across London and Lewisham.
hello@metrocharity.org.uk 0208 305 5000
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Mental health
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Community Connections Lewisham
Social Prescribing service, run by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark. They have a variety of services to help residents find and access the activities, groups, services and support that will improve their health, wellbeing and happiness
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For people recovering from or suffering from alcohol and/or substance abuse.
lewishampcrs@humankindcharity.org.uk 0208 699 5263
Provides people with tools, resources and links to local services to improve their wellbeing and resilience in the long-term.
Lewisham-Wellbeing-Hub@Together-uk.org 0208 609 6747
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Provides mental health support including to those who are in a crisis.
0800 731 2864 (select 1)
Garden-based service supporting those with mental health conditions to recovery.
referrals @ sydenhamgarden.org.uk
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Physical health & fitness
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Enable
Healthy Walks programme in Lewisham.
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Stop Smoking Service - Helps Lewisham residents to stop smoking.
quit@smokefreelewisham.co.uk 0800 0820 388
Toenail cutting for adults 50+ in clinics across Lewisham.
0203 228 1350
Supports people who struggle to maintain a healthy weight, particularly those at risk of malnutrition.
0300 330 5777
Provides people with tools, resources and links to local services to improve their wellbeing and resilience in the long-term.
Lewisham-Wellbeing-Hub@Together-uk.org 0208 609 6747
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Refugees
AFRIL – Action for Refugees in Lewisham
Free independent service for refugees and asylum seekers.
olanda@afril.org.uk 020 8297 4111
Lewisham Refugee & Migrant Network (LRMN)
Helps refugees and other migrants who are vulnerable, destitute and have children in Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley & Bromley.
info@lrmn.org.uk 020 8694 0323
A space that creates living-wage employment for refugee chefs. Provides and work skills training to support refugees into hospitality.
hello@refugeecafe.com 07984 239912
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Skills, training & employment
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Adult education courses on a variety of topics.
pennie.bishop@lewisham.gov.uk 0208 314 9196
Support for people facing digital exclusion to access technology and the internet.
info@catbytes.community 0208 314 4702
Digital Life Skills
Free classes for anyone needing help with any IT or mobile phone issues every Monday in New Cross.
sezin.hussain@bessonstreet.org 0207 639 7605
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Training and personal development charity for children, young people and adults.
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Lewisham adult education courses
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Lewisham employment support and careers advice
Information on apprentiships in Lewisham, links to services to support people trying to find employment.
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