Other Services Links

Complementary therapies

www.locallife.co.uk/haringey/complementary.asp

ACUPUNCTURE

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

Large database of information.

AQUATHERAPY

www.aquatherapy.co.uk

AROMATHERAPY

CHINESE MEDICINE

HERBALISTS

HOMEOPATHY

HYPNOTHERAPY

NUTRITIONISTS

REFLEXOLOGY

SHIATSU

Lesbian and gay people

24-hour helpline for gay men and lesbians.

Telephone helpline, counselling and support groups for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Open 7.30am - 10pm.

Advocacy for lesbians and gay men. A bisexual family therapy service.

Provides ground-breaking services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence. Confidential listening, information and signposting.

The Albany Trust provides one to one, couple and group counselling and psychotherapy, both short and long term. It specialises in psychosexual problemsm sexual identity, sexual compulsion and gender identity. It also deals with questions arising from anxiety in relationships, bereavement and feelings of low self-worth.

The Jewish Lesbian and Gay Helpline offers confidential information, support and counselling services to Jewish lesbians and gay men, their families and friends. It deals with issues such as identity, family pressures, coming out, isolation and medical concerns. It also handles educational outreach work.

The North London Line LYB Youth Project offers social and political education, activities, trips out, residential weekends. Groups running:

• Monday 6-9pm mixed group
• Tuesday 6-9pm for Women of Diversity
• Thursday 6-9pm Boys Night In (gay, bisexual mens group).

One to one support is offered, housing referals, support with schools, homework, job applications etc. Celebrate difference.

National friendship network of disabled and non-desabled lesbian and bisexual women of all ages. Quarterly newsletter available in large print, on tape and in Braille. Tape connection taping circle, phone contacts and email network for members only.

Deaf people

Advocacy for deaf people.

Domestic violence

Haringey Council's 'I shall Survice' domestic violence booklet has full information on all domestic violence services in Haringey. It is available from Council offices, receptions, libraries and Hearthstone.

One-stop shop providing a range of service to both women and men fleeing domestic violence.

Offers temporary accomodation for Asian women escaping domestic violence with their children.

Advice line for women experiencing domestic violence.

Victims of crime including rape

In an emergency, dial 999.

Temporary crisis accomodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence.

24-hour health helpline

24-hour services to survivors of rape and serious sexual assault in north and east London.

Free confidential advice to women on rape, sexual assault and other sexual violence.

Helpline for male victims of sexual abuse, including rape.

Free, practical and emotional support to victims of crime independent of the police. Help with criminal injuries compensation claims. Support provided for court witnesses including pre-trial visits. For witness service support, contact Highgate on 020 8347 9405 or Lordship Lane on 020 8801 3770.

Women

The equalities team offers a range of services for women. It also provides free advice and support to women on gender equality issues.

Advice, counselling and support on a range of women's issues.

Furniture

Furniture repairs

Second hand furniture

Local transport services

www.haringey.gov.uk/index/environment_and_transport/transport.htm

Transport for London's website provides the Journey Planner, real-time information on disruptions to the Underground and easy-to-use information on all the means of transport available for getting around London.

Based within Haringey Council's Education Services, JTPU co-ordinates transport arrangements for

• vulnerable adults in Social Services
• special needs pupils in Education Services.

Transport for local disabled and older people.

Elderly people and people with disabilities may qualify for free public transport permits, including bus passes, disabled parking stickers ('blue badges'), taxicards.

Licensed minicab companies in Haringey

Respite Care

The unit provides short-term tespite stays for people suffering from mental health difficulties, or whose carers are in urgent need of respite.

Holidays

Community Centres