hELP AND SUPPORT
At East London Somali Connect, our top priority is to support our community as effectively as possible. This page offers links to various services and websites that you might find helpful. If you can't find what you need here or believe we can assist you further, please contact us.
Housing
- London Borough of Hackney
http://www.hackneyhomes.org.uk/hm-report-repair.htm
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(helps people struggling with bad housing or homelessness, providing advice, support, and legal services).
Physical /Mental Health
- NHS 111
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
Education and Learning
- Hackney Learning Trust:
Responsible for Hackney’s Children’s centres, Schools and early years and adult education.
- Student Debt: https://www.mymoneysteps.org/
- National Debt line: 0808 808 4000
- Immigration advice
http://www.hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk/files/Immigration/Advice
​Children, Teens and Young Adults Support
- ChildLine – 0800 1111
Free and confidential helpline for children & young adults in the UK.
- NSPCC – 0808 800 5000
The NSPCC is a 24 hour service for anyone concerned about the safety or welfare of a child.