Resources
Starting a new life in a different country can be overwhelming. We’re here to help you find the support you need.
Below, you'll find a list of organisations and resources dedicated to assisting immigrants. These organizations provide a wide range of services to help you navigate your new life and ensure that you and your family can thrive in your new community.
Immigration Advice
Get in touch with organizations that offer legal advice and representation regarding immigration status, work permits, and other legal matters.
Haringey Migrant Support Centre
Home Office - Appeal Implementation Unit
Housing Support
Find resources for affordable housing, temporary shelters, and rental assistance.
Shelter (NHAS) (Housing)
Housing Justice
Redbridge Equalities and Communities Council (RECC)
Housing Rights (Chartered Institute of Housing)
St Mungo's
Email: MAPS@mungos.org
Website: https://www.mungos.org/our-services/migrants/migrant-accommodation-pathways-service/
Tel:0203 092 7455
Hackney Law Centre
Email:
Website:
Tel: 07591 013930
Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors
Magpie
Email:
Website:
Tel: 07561180825
Redbridge Citizens Advice
Email:
Website:
Tel: N/A
ASAP (Asylum Appeals Support Project)
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0203 716 0283 Advice Line M W
refugee Action
Email:
Website:
Tel: N/A
Employment Services
Connect with job placement agencies and career counselling services that understand the unique challenges faced by immigrants.
ACAS
Redbridge Carers Support Service
Migrants Rights Network
Adanna Women's Support Group
RISE - Refugees into Sustainable Employment
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Website:
Tel: N/A
Anti-Raids Network
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Tel: N/A
Wellbeing Service
Locate clinics and healthcare providers that offer services tailored to the needs of immigrants, including mental health support
Jason Lee House
NELFT - Access, assessment and brief intervention team
Email: raa.team@nhs.net
Website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-redbridge-access-assessment-brief-intervention-team/
Tel: 0300 300 1570
Sante Refugee Mental Health Access Project
Doctors of the World
Maternity Action
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0808 800 0041 (Thurs 10am - 12)
Domestic Abuse
Access confidential help, emergency shelter, counselling, and legal support if you're experiencing domestic violence.
Bright Sky
Men's Advice Line
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0808 8010327
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0800 2000 247
Refuge
Ashiana
Reach Out (DV)
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0800 1456410
Karma Nirvana
info: honour based violence
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0800 5999 247
Rape Crisis Helpline
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0808 802 9999
Debt Advice
Find help managing debt, financial counselling, and resources to get back on track.
Debt Free London
Romford Baptist Community Money Advice Centre
Email:
Website: https://romfordbaptist.org.uk/Groups/273427/Romford_Baptist_Church/Church_Life/Whats_on/CMA/CMA.aspx
Tel: 07378 191183
BID (Bail for Immigration Detainees)
Email:
Website:
Tel: 020 3745 5226
Trafficking and Modern-day Slavery
Access support, protection, and legal assistance if you're at risk or have been affected by trafficking or exploitation.
ATLEU - ANTI-TRAFFICKING AND LABOUR EXPLOITATION UNIT
The Stride Project
Modern Exploitation Helpline
Asylum Support
Get guidance and legal help for seeking asylum, including application assistance and understanding your rights.
Consonant
Migrant Help
Right To Remain
Community integration
Join local community groups and cultural organizations that can help you feel at home and connect with others who share your experiences.
Legal Assistance
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0808 800 0041 (Thurs 10am - 12)
Additional Services
Public Interest Law Centre
Info: Defends homeless EEA nationals from deportation
Email: office@pilc.org.uk
Website:
Tel: 07856 539582
Liberty
Info: Access to education for children
Email: https://www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/
Website:
Tel: 0845 123 2307 / 020 3145 0461
Independent Police Complaints Commission
One Place East
Info: DBS checks
Email: info@oneplaceeast.org
Website: http://www.oneplaceeast.org
Tel: 020 8925 2435
Rainbow Migration
Info: LGBTQ+
Email:
Website: https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/
Tel: 020 7922 7811 (legal helpline)
Citizens Advice
Info: Food Poverty
Email:
Website:
Tel: N/A
Galop
Info: LGBTA+
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0800 999 5428
Modern Exploitation Helpline
Info: Exploitation at work
Email:
Website:
Tel: 0800 121 7000