Charity/FreeFree
Samaritans Croydon
Confidential emotional support by phone and email; outreach at East Croydon Station.
- Location
- 2B Kidderminster Rd, Croydon
- Hours
- 24/7
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NHSNHS (free)
CAMHS Crisis Care
Crisis support for children and young people via CUH A&E evenings/weekends.
- Location
- Christopher Wren House, 113 High St, Croydon
- Hours
- 9am–11pm daily (CAMHS Crisis Line 020 3228 5980); Croydon University Hospital A&E 24/7
NHSNHS (free)
Home Treatment Team (Croydon) - SLaM
SLaM crisis Home Treatment Team providing short-term, intensive community-based treatment and care at home for Croydon adults in mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.
- Location
- Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham (SLaM trust base; Croydon-commissioned, treatment delivered in Croydon homes)
- Hours
- 08:00-22:00 (direct line); out-of-hours crisis access via NHS 111 mental health option / Acute Referral Service (ARC)
NHSNHS (free)
Mental Health Liaison (A&E)
24/7 psychiatric liaison at Croydon University Hospital A&E, assessing and signposting adults.
- Location
- Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath
- Hours
- 24/7
NHSNHS (free)
NHS 111 (press 2)
24/7 mental health crisis support for Croydon residents. Call 111 and press 2 to reach the local crisis team.
- Location
- Phone
- Hours
- 24/7
Charity/FreeFree
Rape Crisis South London (RASASC)
Specialist charity (Charity Commission no. 1085104) providing free, confidential support to female survivors of sexual violence in South London including Croydon: one-to-one counselling, group therapy, children & young people's play therapy, Independent Sexual Violence Advocacy (ISVA), FGM support, online support…
- Location
- Based in Croydon; serves 12 South London boroughs incl. Croydon (Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton, Wandsworth)
- Hours
- 24/7 National Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line 0808 500 2222; office line 020 8683 3311. Counselling sessions offered weekdays by appointment.
Charity/FreeFree
Recovery Space
Drop-in peer support Mon–Sat 10am–1pm (closed bank holidays); calmer alternative to A&E.
- Location
- Whitgift Centre & venues via HWS
- Hours
- Daily 9am–11pm (Whitgift Centre daytime; East Croydon out-of-hours). Drop-in 10am–1pm Mon–Sat
Charity/FreeFree
SANEline
Out-of-hours specialist mental health support; ideal for after-work anxiety spikes.
- Location
- Phone
- Hours
- 4pm–10pm daily
Charity/FreeFree
Shout 85258
Free 24/7 text crisis service. Text SHOUT to 85258 for immediate support.
- Location
- National
- Hours
- 24/7
Reactive
Support when you’re struggling55 services
NHSNHS (free)
Croydon Talking Therapies (NHS)
Self-referral NHS talking therapies (CBT, counselling, online) for anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD.
- Location
- Bethlem Royal Hospital / Davis House / several GP surgeries / online and telephone
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
- Wait
- 10 weeks
Charity/FreeFree
Mind in Croydon
Croydon's leading mental health charity: counselling, advocacy, carers' support, Active Minds.
- Location
- Orchard House, 15a Purley Rd, CR2 6EZ
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, answerphone 24/7
- Wait
- 18 weeks
Charity/FreeFree
Off The Record (14–25)
Free counselling for ages 14–25; specialist support for carers, refugees, youth violence.
- Location
- Central Croydon
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 3-6pm
- Wait
- 2 weeks
NHSNHS (free)
3 Boroughs Adult ADHD and Autism Service (Croydon, Lambeth & Lewisham)
SLaM specialist outpatient service offering diagnostic assessment for adults with suspected ADHD and/or autism, plus ADHD medication initiation/titration and reviews, and brief post-diagnostic psychoeducation following a positive diagnosis. Appointments face-to-face or via Microsoft Teams.
- Location
- Norbury (Croydon); also Clapham Family Practice (Lambeth) and admin office at Bethlem Royal Hospital, Beckenham
WellbeingFree
Active Minds (Mind in Croydon)
Free Walk & Talk, yoga, mindfulness, Tai Chi, gardening, Safe Space Cafés.
- Location
- Various Croydon locations and online, base/contact address Orchard House
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm office/referrals, activity sessions vary by programme schedule
WellbeingFree
Advocacy for All (Croydon)
Independent advocacy for adults with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- Weekdays
Charity/FreeFree
Alcoholics Anonymous - Croydon meetings
Free peer-support fellowship for people who want to stop drinking, running numerous in-person meetings across Croydon (East, South and central Croydon) every week. Part of the AA London Croydon, Epsom & Sutton Intergroup.
- Location
- Croydon (multiple venues)
- Hours
- Various weekly in-person meetings, e.g. East Croydon Mon 20:00; Croydon Big Book Sun 14:30; South Croydon Thu 19:45; Croydon Lunchtime Sat 12:00. Times change frequently — check the official AA GB meeting finder for current times.
WellbeingFree
Andy's Man Club
Peer-led men's mental health group; safe, non-judgemental space Monday evenings.
- Location
- London / online
- Hours
- Mondays 7pm
Charity/FreeFree
Anima Youth — Safe Space on Wheels
Mobile minibus offering free advice, mentoring, and a safe space for young people in Croydon town centre. Focused on preventing violence and promoting healthy relationships, with trained staff from Anima Youth.
- Location
- North End, Croydon (outside Next)
- Hours
- Every Tuesday, 3pm–6pm
- Wait
- Same day
WellbeingFree
APCMH Croydon
Faith-based (open to all) drop-ins, art and creative writing groups for mental health.
- Location
- St Mildred's Centre, 30 Bingham Road
- Hours
- Friday groups, occasional Thursday walks
NHSNHS (free)
Assessment & Liaison Service (CMHTs)
Community mental health teams for moderate to severe needs; assessment and treatment.
- Location
- Jeanette Wallace House, South Team: Purley Resource Centre
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, excluding bank holidays
WellbeingFree
Bipolar UK Support Group (Croydon)
Peer-led monthly group for people with bipolar and their families.
- Location
- East Croydon United Reformed Church
- Hours
- Monthly (3rd Thursday)
Charity/FreeFree
Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid
Domestic abuse service with trauma-informed counselling, safety planning, and referrals.
- Location
- Confidential
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9–4:30
NHSNHS (free)
Care Home Intervention Team (Croydon)
SLaM older-adults care-home in-reach team supporting Croydon residential/nursing homes with structured, collaborative assessment and formulation of challenging behaviour, staff training, and non-pharmacological management aimed at reducing antipsychotic prescribing for people 65+ with dementia or mental illness.
- Location
- Purley (Croydon)
Private TherapyLow cost
Care To Listen
Low-cost counselling (from £25). Psychodynamic, CBT, and couples; NHS Croydon IAPT provider.
- Location
- Croydon, Sutton, Purley and surrounding South East London
- Hours
- Short waits
WellbeingFree
Carers First Croydon
Adult carer assessments, wellbeing support, groups, workshops, and practical advice for unpaid carers in Croydon.
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- Support, groups and assessments by arrangement
WellbeingFree
Carers Information Service
Advice, emotional support, and workshops for people caring for others.
- Location
- Carers Support Centre, 24 George Street
- Hours
- Carers information line and centre support, Monday to Friday 10am–4pm
Charity/FreeFree
Cassandra Centre
Croydon-listed domestic-abuse charity (Charity Commission #1125508, set up 2007 after the murder of Cassandra McDermott aged 19) offering counselling and group therapy for young people and families affected by abusive relationships, plus casework, lunch club, youth and women's groups, and a perpetrator (Caring…
- Location
- Croydon / Norbury (pan-London charity prioritising Croydon among boroughs served)
Private TherapyFree
Centre of Change Counselling and Mentoring Service
Croydon counselling, mentoring and tutoring charity (charity no. 1182201; BACP-member counsellors) based in New Addington/Fieldway, serving children from age 10, young people, adults and families across the borough. Also delivers life-coaching and mental health first aid. Offers a mix of free and paid provision.
- Location
- New Addington / Fieldway (Croydon), borough-wide
- Hours
- Short and long-term counselling; in person, online and by telephone
WellbeingFree
Croydon BME Forum Wellness Centre
Mental health support for Black and Minority Ethnic communities; wellbeing workshops.
- Location
- First Floor, Unit 1040/42, Whitgift Centre, CR0 1LP
- Hours
- Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm
NHSNHS (free)
Croydon CAMHS
Specialist NHS mental health service for under-18s; referral via GP/professionals.
- Location
- Christopher Wren House, 113 High St, Croydon
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9–5
Charity/FreeFree
Croydon Drop In
Free counselling, advocacy, health education for ages 10–25; Talkbus outreach. LGBTQI+ support.
- Location
- 132 Church St, Croydon
- Hours
- Mon/Fri 12pm-7pm, Tue-Thu 4pm-8pm, Sat appointments 10am-1pm
WellbeingFree
Croydon Hearing Voices Group
Peer support group for people who hear voices or experience psychosis.
- Location
- Croydon, London
- Hours
- Please contact us for meeting information
NHSNHS (free)
Croydon SUN Project (Service User Network)
NHS-facilitated peer support for adults with ongoing emotional difficulties or personality disorder. Email CroydonSunProject@slam.nhs.uk for referral.
- Location
- BME Forum, 56a Mitcham Road, Croydon
- Hours
- Monday and Wednesday 2:15-4:45pm in person, Friday 10am-12:30pm online
WellbeingFree
Croydon Vision
Support for blind and partially sighted people: counselling, social groups, activities.
- Location
- Croydon (borough-wide)
- Hours
- Monday to Thursday 8:30am-4pm, Friday by appointment only
Charity/FreeFree
Cruse Bereavement Support
Free one-to-one and group bereavement support from trained volunteers.
- Location
- Croydon (borough-wide)
- Hours
- By appointment
NHSFree
Drug & Alcohol Service (Change Grow Live)
NHS-commissioned substance misuse service with 1:1, groups, nurse access, youth support.
- Location
- Lantern Hall, 190 Church Road, Croydon CR0 1SH
- Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00-17:00, Wed 12:00-17:00
NHSNHS (free)
Early Intervention Service (Croydon) - COAST
The Croydon Early Intervention Team (COAST) is a SLaM service supporting people aged 18-65 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. It provides psychological, medical and social support to people who live in the London Borough of Croydon and follows them up for up to 3 years.
- Location
- Croydon (Queens Road)
- Hours
- 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday (closed bank holidays)
Charity/FreeFree
Evolve Housing + Support - Mental Health Step Down Service (Croydon)
Recovery-focused supported-housing 'step down' service in Croydon for people experiencing mental ill health, across three houses (Eva House 24hr staffed; Emily House and women-only Crocus House for those further along towards independent living). Provides recovery care planning, mental health management,…
- Location
- London Borough of Croydon (Eva House, Emily House, and women-only Crocus House; West Croydon area, near West Croydon station)
- Hours
- 24-hour staffed at Eva House (concierge overnight per Homeless Link); reduced support hours at Emily House and Crocus House; maximum stay up to 2 years
WellbeingFree
Hear Us
Peer-run group offering welfare rights advice, ward linkworking, and advocacy.
- Location
- South Croydon
- Hours
- Weekdays
NHSNHS (free)
Helix (Healing Experience of Loss and Trauma Service)
NHS specialist therapeutic service for women and birthing people affected by perinatal loss, offering individual and group evidence-based psychological therapy (CBT, EMDR), peer support, and family involvement. Run by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust; Croydon residents are eligible.
- Location
- South East London (SLaM); open to Croydon residents — not physically located in Croydon
- Hours
- By referral; not typically referred within 4 weeks of a loss. Specific opening times not published.
NHSNHS (free)
Memory Service (Croydon) - SLaM
SLaM dementia diagnostic and support service for Croydon residents with memory problems, providing comprehensive early assessment, timely diagnosis, individualised care planning and post-diagnostic support, working with the Alzheimer's Society.
- Location
- South Norwood / Selhurst (Croydon)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Charity/FreeFree
Ment4
Croydon youth charity (Teen Crisis UK, registered charity 1132061, trading as Ment4) providing one-to-one specialist mentoring for young people aged 11-18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, including those vulnerable to crime/exploitation, disrupted education, and mental health challenges. Mentors build…
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- Mentoring programmes run approximately 4-6 months
WellbeingFree
Mental Health Personal Independence Coordinator Service (MHPICs)
One-to-one recovery and practical independence support for Croydon adults with serious mental illness.
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- By referral / appointment
Charity/FreeFree
Mind in Croydon Advocacy Service
Mental-health-specific advocacy for Croydon residents, including community advocacy and statutory mental health advocacy routes.
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- Weekdays
Charity/FreeFree
Mind in Croydon Carers Counselling
Free counselling route for Croydon carers through Mind in Croydon.
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- Self-referral via online portal/QR code, or call the Counselling Service on 020 8763 2064
NHSNHS (free)
OASIS (Outreach and Support in South London)
NHS (South London and Maudsley) early-detection / early-intervention service for young people aged 14-35 across South London including Croydon who experience distressing unusual experiences such as hearing voices, paranoia or unusual thoughts. The Croydon team (Queens Resource Centre) of psychologists, doctors and…
- Location
- Croydon (also Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham) - SLaM. Dedicated Croydon site at Queens Resource Centre, 66a Queens Road, Croydon CR0 2PR
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
NHSNHS (free)
OASIS Me and My Mind (Croydon)
SLaM NHS early-detection/early-intervention service for young people at risk of or experiencing psychosis. Offers individual and family talking therapy, medical consultation and practical support (e.g. housing, finances), with a dedicated Croydon base.
- Location
- Queens Road, Croydon
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; closed weekends
NHSNHS (free)
Older Adults Liaison Service (Croydon University Hospital, SLaM)
NHS (SLaM) inpatient psychiatric liaison service at Croydon University Hospital providing mental health assessment and treatment advice for older adults (65+) and under-65s with dementia who are admitted to the hospital; part of SLaM's Mental Health of Older Adults and Dementia Clinical Academic Group.
- Location
- Croydon University Hospital, Thornton Heath
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Private TherapyFree
One Vision Talking Therapy (formerly One Vision Counselling Service / One Vision Counselling)
Low-cost privately-run counselling service (founded 2016, new management Aug 2023) supporting people aged 16+ with emotional and psychological difficulties, offering short- and long-term counselling (CBT, person-centred, psychodynamic, integrative). Delivers a Croydon Council-commissioned, culturally-sensitive…
- Location
- Face-to-face West Norwood (SE27); online across London boroughs incl. Croydon; Croydon Council-commissioned counselling for Croydon residents
Charity/FreeFree
OpenMinds Social Care - Adult Community Floating Support
Specialist mental health organisation providing practical, emotional and social floating support to adults in the community, with intensive short-term support (crisis/relapse/hospital-admission prevention) and long-term recovery and independence support, delivered in any accommodation type including the person's…
- Location
- Croydon (CR0)
NHSNHS (free)
Perinatal Mental Health Team
Specialist support for pregnant and new mothers (up to 1 year post-birth).
- Location
- Bethlem Royal Hospital (serving Croydon)
- Hours
- By referral, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday excluding bank holidays
Charity/FreeFree
Project 4 Youth Empowerment (P4YE)
Croydon Community Interest Company (est. 2019) delivering one-to-one and group mentoring, youth and holiday clubs, workshops and detached youth work for young people, including those affected by exploitation; 'Engage & Empower' ethos.
- Location
- Croydon
NHSNHS (free)
Promoting Recovery Service (Croydon East)
SLaM community mental health team providing a care coordinator and an outpatient clinic for Croydon East residents aged 18-65 with severe mental illness on the Care Programme Approach.
- Location
- East Croydon (Edridge Road)
- Hours
- 09:00-17:00 (working hours, Mon-Fri)
Charity/FreeFree
Queer Croydon Counselling and Mental Health Programme
Free one-to-one talking therapy for LGBTQ+ people, delivered by trained volunteers.
- Location
- Croydon / South London, no fixed public counselling venue confirmed
- Hours
- Self-referral via the enquiry form at queercroydon.com/counselling/, or email
NHSNHS (free)
Recovery and Rehabilitation Service (Croydon)
Intensive community-based rehabilitation, care and support for people with severe and long-term mental illness in funded placements, helping them maintain their health and move toward greater independence in their communities.
- Location
- Croydon (Queens Road)
- Hours
- 9am-5pm Monday-Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
WellbeingFree
Rethink Carers Support (Croydon NSF Group)
Monthly support group for carers of people with mental illness; advice and guest speakers.
- Location
- East Croydon
- Hours
- Monthly (3rd Wednesday)
Charity/FreeFree
Rowland Brothers Foundation
Croydon-registered bereavement charity (Charity Commission #1171808) offering free, charity-funded bereavement support: 1:1 counselling in person/online/phone, group sessions, 'Never Alone' drop-ins (Wed/Thu), Walk & Talk, a schools bereavement project for Croydon children, and bereavement training.
- Location
- Whitehorse Road, Croydon
- Hours
- Never Alone Support Group: Wed 11:45-13:15 (Salvation Army, Booth Road, Croydon CR0 1XY); Never Alone Drop-In: Thu 10:00-14:00 (Purley Baptist Church, Banstead Road, Purley CR8 3EA); Walk & Talk: Thu 11:00-13:00 (venue by arrangement)
NHSFree
SLaM Recovery College
Free wellbeing workshops and courses to help people manage mental health and build skills.
- Location
- Croydon / online
- Hours
- Scheduled courses
Charity/FreeFree
South East Cancer Help Centre (SECHC)
Croydon-borough charity (registered charity no. 1011509) offering emotional and practical support to anyone affected by cancer, including individual, group and family counselling, complementary therapies (aromatherapy, reflexology, massage, reiki, hypnotherapy, healing, nutrition), wellbeing activities (yoga,…
- Location
- Purley / Croydon
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; Sat 09:00-13:00
Charity/FreeFree
Status Employment - Mental Health Peer Support
Croydon-based supported-employment mental health charity (Charity Commission no. 1064752) offering 1-to-1 peer support delivered by peers with lived experience, plus group activities, wellness recovery action planning, employability skills, confidence building and benefits counselling. Serves Croydon and Lambeth.
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- Monday to Wednesday, morning and afternoon sessions
WellbeingLow cost
Studio Upstairs (Art Therapy)
Weekly art therapy sessions with qualified art therapists; drawing, painting, sculpture.
- Location
- Croydon Voluntary Action Resource Centre
- Hours
- Weekly
NHSNHS (free)
Treatment Team: Croydon West (SLaM)
SLaM community treatment team for Croydon adults (18-65) with mood, affective and personality disorders, providing a care co-ordinator, care planning, access to talking therapies, and joint working with Touchstone (Croydon's Personality Disorder Service). Staffed by nurses, social workers and psychiatrists.
- Location
- Central Croydon
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00
Charity/FreeFree
Woodside Bereavement Service (The Listening Ear)
Free bereavement counselling and support for Croydon residents: 1-to-1 in-person counselling, adult group sessions, a Children & Young People's Team working in Croydon schools, and a 'Geras' team for over-60s. Counsellors are DBS-enhanced checked. Registered charity 1041666.
- Location
- London Borough of Croydon (Woodside / South Norwood, SE25)
- Hours
- Answerphone operates at all times; messages picked up regularly
Charity/FreeFree
Young Roots (Croydon)
Charity (registered no. 1139685) operating in Croydon since 2013, supporting young refugees and asylum seekers with intensive one-to-one casework (covering immigration, housing, welfare, education and physical/mental health), youth and sporting activities, English-language mentoring, and access to specialist…
- Location
- East Croydon (weekly Advice & Support Hub; office by East Croydon station)
- Hours
- Weekly Advice & Support Hub in East Croydon; plus youth groups, English mentoring and holiday trips
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Charity/FreeFree
Asian Resource Centre of Croydon
Croydon charity (est. 1999) improving social inclusion, health and wellbeing for Asian and minority ethnic communities. Runs free culturally appropriate mental health counselling (Ethnicity & Mental Health Improvement Project, Unfolding Layers), community health & wellbeing workers, and regular coffee mornings.
- Location
- Croydon (CR0)
- Hours
- Friends Coffee Morning: last Wednesday monthly, 10:30am-12:30pm; Maternity Coffee Morning: first Tuesday monthly, 10:30am-12:00pm (other activities by arrangement)
Charity/FreeFree
Community Family Project (New Addington Baptist Church)
Long-running (since 1999) community project based at New Addington Baptist Church, providing mental-health and wellbeing support to local residents. Includes a pay-as-you-feel Community Cafe (warm space), the Poppy Cafe support group for those with mental health issues, anxiety and social isolation, a Family…
- Location
- New Addington, Croydon (CR0)
- Hours
- Open Tue, Wed, Thu 10:00-14:00 (Community Cafe). Mental-health groups run on set days: Poppy Cafe on Wednesdays; Family Matters (parents) on Fridays. Groups do not run during school holidays.
Charity/FreeFree
Connect Well Croydon (CVA social prescribing)
Croydon Voluntary Action's volunteer-led social prescribing service connecting residents to community groups and non-clinical support via Link Workers, taking a holistic 'what matters to me' approach across the borough.
- Location
- Croydon (borough-wide)
- Hours
- Not specified on source
NHSNHS (free)
CORE Croydon (Community Opportunities, Reablement and Engagement Service)
SLaM reablement and vocational service for Croydon SLaM community service users. Two pathways: Reablement (6-12 weeks, alternative to care co-ordination, builds resilience and reduces dependence on mental health services) and Vocational (social, community, training, education, volunteering and employment…
- Location
- Central Croydon
- Hours
- Not stated on official page; staff offer virtual meetings/calls as well as in-person
Charity/FreeLow cost
Croydon African Caribbean Family Organisation (CACFO) Adult Day Centre
Adult day centre helping older adults escape social isolation through seated exercise (Tue/Thu), Friday 'Music, Memories and Movement' reminiscence sessions, freshly cooked daily meals, recreation, day trips and signposting, with some members living with dementia and periodic expert dementia talks. GBP 12 per day…
- Location
- Thornton Heath, Croydon
- Hours
- 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday
WellbeingLow cost
Croydon Buddhist Centre
Meditation drop-ins, mindfulness courses ("Calm in the Chaos"), qigong, young people gatherings.
- Location
- 98 High St, Croydon
- Hours
- Weekly meditation drop-ins and classes, main in-person drop-in Wednesday 19:15-20:15
NHSNHS (free)
Croydon CAMHS Mental Health Support Team (MHST)
SLaM CAMHS Mental Health Support Team providing early-intervention guided self-help (face-to-face, phone or online) via Education Wellbeing Practitioners, screening (incl. autism/ADHD), school staff training and workshops across Croydon partner schools, plus an Emotional Wellbeing Helpline.
- Location
- Central Croydon
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Emotional Wellbeing Helpline Mon-Fri 9am-3.30pm
WellbeingFree
Croydon Health & Wellbeing Space
Free drop-in hub with mental health support, benefits advice, housing guidance.
- Location
- 1st Floor, Unit 1101-1102, Whitgift Centre, CR0 1UY
- Hours
- Mon-Sat drop-in 10am-1pm, phone support/booked appointments Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Charity/FreeFree
Croydon Neighbourhood Care Association (CNCA) Befriending Service
Croydon's bespoke complex befriending service: one-to-one home visits, weekly calls and a 'keeping in touch' texting service for frail, housebound, isolated older people (65+), often with dementia, addressing loneliness and mental wellbeing. Described across sources as the only service of its kind in the London…
- Location
- London Borough of Croydon (home visits)
- Hours
- Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-4:00pm (befriending service); CNCA general office Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm per NHS directory
Charity/FreeFree
Croydon Refugee Day Centre
Croydon drop-in day centre at West Croydon Baptist Church offering practical support (food, clothing, household goods), English language classes, social activities, school-placement help and a women's cooking project for asylum seekers and refugees. Wellbeing/social support rather than clinical mental health; MH…
- Location
- West Croydon
- Hours
- Mon 9am-2:30pm (donations); Tue 10am-12:30pm (drop-in); Wed 10am-12pm (Wednesday Welcome social); Women's Cooking Project on Fridays. Times can vary — check before visiting.
NHSFree
Croydon Shared Lives
Council-run service matching vulnerable adults with approved carers who provide a home and support. Rated Outstanding by the CQC. Includes an Enhanced Lives scheme for adults recovering from mental health challenges.
- Location
- Croydon
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, office hours
WellbeingPaid
Croydon Yoga Hub
Yoga studio with beginner classes, Yin, sound baths, women's circles, and pregnancy yoga.
- Location
- Central Croydon
- Hours
- Book online
Charity/FreeFree
His Grace Safe Space Café (Tuesday)
In-person mental health support café run by His Grace Evangelical Outreach (registered charity no. 1150316) at its Thornton Heath community hub, offering a safe space and peer support open to the public for Croydon residents. Part of the One Croydon community-hub network.
- Location
- Thornton Heath
- Hours
- Tuesdays 12:00pm–1:00pm
Charity/FreeFree
Intergenerational Dementia Cafés (Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation)
A network of intergenerational dementia cafés run by the Manju Shahul-Hameed Foundation for Mental Health across four Croydon venues, bringing communities together to reduce isolation and support people living with dementia and their families with tea, activities, workshops and performances; young people volunteer…
- Location
- Croydon (Croydon central, Thornton Heath, Coulsdon)
- Hours
- Clocktower Café: 3rd Monday 1:30-3:30pm; Croydon University Hospital: last Monday 1:30-3:30pm; Coulsdon Methodist Church: 1st Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm; South London Sanatan Mandir: 2nd Friday 1:30-3:30pm
Charity/FreeFree
Lives Not Knives
Croydon-founded (2007), award-winning youth-led charity preventing knife crime, serious youth violence and school exclusions through one-to-one mentoring (150+ young people supported weekly), school roadshows, an after-school club and a free summer programme. Mentors are trained mental health first aiders and…
- Location
- Central Croydon (Centrale Shopping Centre)
WellbeingFree
Lloyd parkrun, Croydon
Free weekly 5km run/walk every Saturday 9am; all abilities welcome.
- Location
- Lloyd Park, Croydon
- Hours
- Saturdays 9am
Charity/FreeFree
Memory Tree Café (Age UK Croydon)
A welcoming, stimulating social café for people living with mild-to-moderate dementia and their carers, with dementia-friendly activities (music, singing, arts and crafts, reminiscence, quizzes) led by trained Age UK Croydon staff and volunteers across multiple Croydon venues.
- Location
- Croydon (Norbury Hall, James Terry Court, Thornton Heath, East Croydon)
- Hours
- Norbury Hall 1st & 3rd Mon 2-4pm; James Terry Court 2nd & 4th Mon 10:30am-12:30pm; Thornton Heath Wed 1:30-3:30pm; East Croydon 1st Sat 11am-1pm & 3rd Sat 1:30-3:30pm. Not on bank holidays. Times can change — check with Age UK Croydon for the current timetable.
WellbeingFree
Men's Shed (Good Food Matters)
Men connect through gardening, woodwork, and cooking. Free Friday sessions with shared meals.
- Location
- Mickleham Way, New Addington
- Hours
- Fridays 11am-3pm
WellbeingFree
MHA The Wilderness
Heritage woodland garden with Green Care programmes and wellbeing walks.
- Location
- 17 Shirley Church Road, Croydon, CR9 5AL
- Hours
- Variable programme/events schedule, check Eventbrite / pre-arranged visits and open days
Charity/FreeFree
National Autistic Society - Croydon Family Support
Croydon-specific National Autistic Society project providing post-diagnosis practical and emotional support, advice and strategies to families of autistic children and young people in Croydon, plus parental courses, holiday activities, and a Saturday social/youth club.
- Location
- South Croydon
- Hours
- Home visits for families of children aged 0-17; 8-week courses for families with children aged 5+; holiday activities/outings (Easter, summer, Christmas, half-term); Saturday Club on alternate Saturdays in term time (groups for 5-10 and 11-18)
Charity/FreeFree
OurSpace Community Hub (Disability Croydon)
Town-centre community hub run by registered charity Disability Croydon (charity no. 1134405) over four floors at 50 High Street. Aims to empower people, address inequalities and tackle loneliness and isolation. Wellbeing/mental-health-adjacent offer includes a Bereavement Help Point, Compassionate Chats,…
- Location
- Croydon town centre
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 09:30-16:30, Sat 09:30-14:00
WellbeingFree
Palace for Life Foundation
Football-based resilience and recovery programmes (Team Mates, Football for Health).
- Location
- Various (Crystal Palace FC community programmes)
- Hours
- Programmed
WellbeingFree
Park Hill Park Garden for Wellbeing
Weekly therapeutic gardening sessions; self-referral or GP referral; accessible.
- Location
- Park Hill Park, Croydon
- Hours
- Weekly
WellbeingPaid
Peace in the Park (Forest Therapy)
Guided forest bathing / nature-based sessions in Coombe Woods for anxiety reduction.
- Location
- Coombe Woods and Gardens, Croydon
- Hours
- Wednesday mornings, 10:30am, runs in 5-week courses
Charity/FreeFree
Queer Croydon
LGBTQ+ community organisation offering social events, wellness workshops, and performance spaces.
- Location
- Croydon and South London
- Hours
- Regular events, community check-ins, creative wellness meetups, trans youth mentoring, and limited counselling, check What's On for dates
Charity/FreeFree
Re-engage (Croydon over-75s social groups)
National charity (formerly Contact the Elderly) running free monthly Sunday-afternoon tea-party social groups for socially isolated people aged 75+ in Croydon, with volunteer drivers collecting attendees from home and volunteer hosts. Around four groups operate in the borough.
- Location
- Croydon borough (multiple local groups, incl. Croydon North West Local Community Partnership)
- Hours
- Monthly, typically Sunday afternoons
Charity/FreeFree
Reaching Higher
Croydon youth charity (Christian ethos) based in South Norwood, working across the Borough of Croydon. Offers school-based mentoring, leadership and life-skills development, sports and creative-arts programmes, and holiday schemes for young people, providing a safe and positive space to build confidence and…
- Location
- South Norwood / Selhurst, Croydon
- Hours
- Term-time mentoring and leadership sessions in partner schools; plus sports/creative-arts community programmes and holiday/residential youth camps (e.g. Summer Blitz)
WellbeingFree
Renew 23 Wellbeing Café
Church-run wellbeing café (part of the national Renew Wellbeing network, a Churches Together in Purley & Kenley initiative) offering refreshments, hobbies and crafts, lunch, social connection and a quiet reflective/prayer space for emotional and mental wellbeing — 'a place where it's ok not to be ok'.
- Location
- Purley
- Hours
- Thursdays 10am–2pm
Charity/FreeLow cost
Singing for the Brain - Croydon (Alzheimer's Society)
Alzheimer's Society singing group bringing people affected by dementia together to sing familiar and new songs, with vocal warm-ups, in a relaxed, fun and social environment to support brain activity, wellbeing and mood. You don't need to be a good singer to benefit.
- Location
- Croydon (Thornton Heath)
- Hours
- Tuesdays, 10:30am-12pm
WellbeingFree
South Norwood Community Kitchen
Pay-what-you-can community meals; hub to reduce isolation and food anxiety.
- Location
- Socco Cheta Community Hub, South Norwood
- Hours
- Community caff Tue-Fri 10am-3pm, Saturday kitchen 9:30am-2pm, lunch from about 12:30pm
WellbeingFree
South Norwood parkrun
Free, friendly, weekly timed 5k community event in South Norwood Country Park; walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. Email: southnorwood@parkrun.com
- Location
- South Norwood
- Hours
- Every Saturday at 9:00am
WellbeingFree
St Francis Men's Shed (Selsdon)
Community workshop for men to make/repair items; combats isolation through activity.
- Location
- The Light House, St Francis Church Selsdon
- Hours
- Wednesday and Friday mornings, 9:30am-1pm
WellbeingFree
Talk 2 A Brother
Peer-to-peer men's mental health support: safe spaces, walks, events.
- Location
- WhatsApp/online, with face-to-face Croydon activities linked to Addiscombe Boys and Girls Club
- Hours
- Daily WhatsApp community, limited weekly or appointment-only sessions
WellbeingFree
The Proper Blokes Club - Croydon Men's Mental Health Walks
Free men's mental health walk-and-talk peer support group (The Proper Blokes Club C.I.C.) meeting weekly in Lloyd Park, Croydon. Launched July 2025 as a Croydon Council / South West London ICB suicide-prevention-funded pilot and now an ongoing weekly walk, offering open conversation and connection while being…
- Location
- Croydon (Lloyd Park; PBC also runs a New Addington walk in-borough)
- Hours
- Croydon (Lloyd Park): every Thursday at 6:30pm, meeting outside Lloyd Park Cafe (ongoing, post-pilot)
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