What is it?
- Support adults and children in times of crisis.
- Domestic abuse, modern slavery & mental health support.
- Provides safe housing, practical support & therapy.
- Outreach programs, advocacy & awareness.
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Description
Hestia supports adults and children in crisis across London and the surrounding regions.
They campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect them. This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.
From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, they support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond crisis.
They are supported by more than 460 volunteers who provide specialist skills such as art therapy yoga, IT, gardening, cooking as well as befriending and fundraising.
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- Modern Slavery Services
Hestia is the largest provider of modern slavery support in London and the south east, providing nine safe houses in London and Kent, as well as a pan-London outreach service working in every London borough.
Learn more by visiting Hestia’s website.
If you suspect someone might be a victim of modern slavery, please call The Salvation Army’s confidential Referral Helpline on 0800 808 3733
- Domestic Abuse Services
Support for victims of domestic abuse in London and the southeast, providing support in 31 refuges across 7 London boroughs. They provide emotional and practical support and ensure that every woman they support has an up-to-date risk assessment and support plan tailored to their needs.
In addition to Hestia’s domestic abuse refuges, their Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs), Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC) and floating support teams support people living in the community who are at high risk of domestic abuse. Hestia’s refuges also provide tailored support for children through their Children and Family Workers.
During school summer holidays, Hestia runs a six-week Summer Play Scheme providing activities and outings for mothers and their children across our refuges.
To learn more, visit the Hestia website.
- Mental Health & Complex Needs
Hestia provides mental health support across 17 London boroughs and in Kent. Their services include: Registered care homes, Supported accommodation, Day centres, Befriending projects, Community floating support, Recovery cafe and crisis response services and Hospital Discharge Service.
To learn more, visit the Hestia website.
- Criminal Justice Services
Hestia provides support for offenders and ex-offenders across London through their criminal justice services.
For more than 50 years, Hestia’s criminal justice services have focussed on recovery and rehabilitation, providing accommodation and support to those whose who need it. Their teams provide support for offenders in Bromley, Lambeth, Richmond and Wandsworth.
To learn more, visit the Hestia website.
- Support for Older People
Hestia provides support for older people in London, both in their own homes and in our day centre services. Hestia supports older people in Wandsworth, Ealing and Hounslow.
To learn more, visit the Hestia website.
- Support for Learning Disabilities
The team provides support in Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham.
Hestia’s floating support is available to you if you have learning disabilities, sensory disabilities and/or long-term conditions. Their support can help you maintain your accommodation and your ability to live independently in the community. Depending on your requirements, support is between 6 months to 2 years and focusses on the core objective of promoting maximum independence and to meet your specific needs.
Their service aims to minimise the use of emergency or crisis accommodation whilst encouraging independence and social inclusion. The service also supports you to access education, training and employment opportunities.
To learn more, visit the Hestia website.
- Grenfell Support
Immediately after and since the Grenfell Tower fire, Hestia focused on working with the bereaved, survivors and relatives of Grenfell, providing support where it is needed.
In partnership with the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, they provided counselling support to the bereaved, survivors and residents, and to members of the public attending the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Hestia has provided this support from the initial memorial hearings through each day of Phase One and Phase Two of the Grenfell Inquiry.
- Support for Physical Disabilities
Floating support
Hestia’s floating support is available to you if you have physical disabilities, sensory disabilities or long-term conditions. Their support is for adults living in the community who require support to maintain their accommodation and/or their ability to live independently. Depending on your requirements, they can support you from 6 months to 2 years and focus on the core objective of promoting maximum independence to meet your specific needs.
Their service aims to minimise the use of emergency or crisis accommodation whilst encouraging independence and social inclusion. The service also supports you to access education, training and employment opportunities.
To learn more, visit the Hestia website.
Or call 020 7378 3100
- Drugs and Alcohol Support
Hestia provide recovery focused support and interventions to people with a range of drug and alcohol related dependencies. They empower them to make positive decisions around their addictions and to support them on their journey away from substance dependence.
They support people with a range of complex needs which often includes substance misuse. Their services are open and accessible so that people feel relaxed and able to talk to us about their dependency issues. All their support is offered in a non-judgemental and non-punitive way.
To learn more, visit the Hestia website.
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Support in North Central London
Support in North Central London
- Camden
The Camden Crisis Sanctuary
A free service open to people aged 18+ years of age who live in Camden or have visited mental health services in the borough.
They are open from 5-11pm, Monday – Sunday, 365 days a year. Please note, their last admission for walk-ins is 10:30pm.
The Sanctuary is a walk-in service, which means you can just turn up with no appointment necessary. To learn more about the Camden Crisis Sanctuary, visit their website or watch the video below.
Address: 50-52 Hampstead Road, London, NW1 2PY
Email: Camden.CrisisSanctuary@hestia.org
Phone: 07825 165464
Hestia’s Modern Slavery support service
This service is available to anyone living in Camden. If you suspect someone might be a victim of modern slavery, please call The Salvation Army’s confidential Referral Helpline on 0800 808 3733. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who feels they might be a victim of modern slavery and in need of assistance, or if you encounter someone you suspect may be a victim of modern slavery.
Or email: ModernSlavery.Response@hestia.org
- Islington
Highbury Grove Recovery House
An accommodation-based service for people experiencing a mental health crisis which works closely alongside the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust.
There are 12 bedrooms available, and individuals can stay at the service for up to 14 days, working towards their recovery goals in a non-clinical environment, with the support of trained Recovery Workers and ongoing involvement from the Crisis Team. To learn more, visit the website.
Any professional in Camden or Islington can make a referral and self-referrals are also accepted.
Telephone: 02075176806
Mobile: 07467192440
Referral email: HighburyGrove.RecoveryHouse@Hestia.org
Hestia’s Modern Slavery support service
This service is available to anyone living in Islington. If you suspect someone might be a victim of modern slavery, please call The Salvation Army’s confidential Referral Helpline on 0800 808 3733. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who feels they might be a victim of modern slavery and in need of assistance, or if you encounter someone you suspect may be a victim of modern slavery
Or email: ModernSlavery.Response@hestia.org
- Barnet
Hestia’s Modern Slavery support service
This service is available to anyone living in Barnet. If you suspect someone might be a victim of modern slavery, please call The Salvation Army’s confidential Referral Helpline on 0800 808 3733. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who feels they might be a victim of modern slavery and in need of assistance, or if you encounter someone you suspect may be a victim of modern slavery.
Or email: ModernSlavery.Response@hestia.org
- Enfield
Hestia’s Modern Slavery support service
This service is available to anyone living in Enfield. If you suspect someone might be a victim of modern slavery, please call The Salvation Army’s confidential Referral Helpline on 0800 808 3733. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who feels they might be a victim of modern slavery and in need of assistance, or if you encounter someone you suspect may be a victim of modern slavery.
Or email: ModernSlavery.Response@hestia.org
- Haringey
Hestia’s Modern Slavery support service
This service is available to anyone living in Haringey. If you suspect someone might be a victim of modern slavery, please call The Salvation Army’s confidential Referral Helpline on 0800 808 3733. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who feels they might be a victim of modern slavery and in need of assistance, or if you encounter someone you suspect may be a victim of modern slavery.
Or email: ModernSlavery.Response@hestia.org
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Contact information
For the quickest and best response to your query, please fill out this Contact Us form.
Main Reception: +44 (0) 20 7378 3100
Voicemail box: +44 (0) 20 3879 3700
Please email us on info@hestia.org
For a secure email path please send your emails to info@hestia.org.cjsm.net
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