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Mental health support for people seeking asylum or with refugee status

Help is closer than you think

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This page provides wellbeing support for anyone living, working or studying in Westminster. It provides you with a list of local and national support services. Add your postcode and click search to see the list of local services. The list of services will be sorted by closest distance. 

New to this country

Navigating life in a new country can be challenging, but you are not alone. Our dedicated list of support services includes services that assist refugees and asylum seekers in finding safety and a sense of community. Explore the services below to access the help you or your family need during this transition. 

Services include: 

  • help for people with refugee status, such as housing assistance, language courses, legal advice, and mental health support for adults and children to help them adapt to a new country. 
  • help for people seeking asylum: Services specialised to meet the needs of asylum seekers, including legal assistance, advice on asylum applications, temporary accommodation, and mental health support and resources. 

Visit our FAQs page for answers to common questions about mental health and emotional wellbeing and navigating this Wellbeing Hub.

Local support

1:1 face-to-face support

Support for people seeking asylum or have a refugee status living in North West London.

020 8905 8770
Online resources

Public mental health partnership to ensure all Londoners have an equal opportunity for good mental health and wellbeing.

078 8006 8221
1:1 face-to-face support Group support Online support Telephone support Urgent support

Information, advice and guidance to BME communities.

020 8761 9397