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Mental health

iCope: Camden and Islington Psychological Therapies Service

Free, confidential help for problems such as stress, worry, depression and insomnia.

NHS services

If you are already known to mental health services contact that service first.  If you are not receiving mental health support ask your GP for an urgent appointment.  If you do not feel that you can wait then please contact the Camden &Islington Crisis Team

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Islington MIND

MIND’s Community Support Service provides support for people who use mental health services or feel lonely and isolated. This includes training, education and employment opportunities together with community leisure and social activities that enable service users to live a full and enriching life.

Recovery college

Courses to help manage mental distress and contribute towards well-being and recovery.  Open to professionals, service users, carers or members of the public.

Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm (closed 1pm to 1.30pm for lunch)

Old Fire Station (Holloway Neighbourhood Group)

Community centre and social activities for people of all ages as well as low cost counselling services and complementary therapies through the Stress Project

Substance use

CGL Islington

Community recovery service committed to supporting individuals affected by substance misuse to overcome their dependence, stay safe and healthy, and work towards recovery. 


Mon, Weds and Fri 10.30am to 5pm; Tues 2pm to 6pm; Thurs 2pm to 5pm, 6pm to 8pm

CASA Alcohol

Wide range of help and support for Islington residents who are concerned about their drinking. Open to people aged 18 or above.  Also offers support to family and friends.

Drop-in Mon to Fri 9.30am to 1.00pm, Thurs drop-in women only

Older people section 2

Age Uk Islington section 2

(Office open Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm)

Older people section 3

Age Uk Islington

(Office open Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm)

Older people secttion 4

Age Uk Islington

(Office open Mon to Fri 10am to 4pm)