SEND Directory

Mind in Haringey is a charity that provides information, advice and support to people affected by mental health problems, primarily in Haringey.

They work to prevent mental health problems, promote mental well-being and ensure those with mental health problems are respected and included in our local community.

The Education Hub is a government-run site for parents, pupils, and education professionals that captures all you need to know about the education system.

Mental health resources for children, students, parents, carers and school/college staff:

The Education Hub has organised useful links and sources of mental health support so that children, young people, parents, carers, and school and college staff can get the advice and help they need.

Better Health: Every Mind Matters is an NHS-run campaign and website highlighting how everyone can improve their mental well-being. The website offers free information, videos, and resources on how to improve your mental health and help others.

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity, fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. It provides help and advice for young people, their parents, and professionals working with them.

Help and advice for young people:

• Mental health conditions
• Feelings
• Coping with life
• Supporting a friend
• Medications 
• Guide to getting mental health support

Help and advice for parents:

Shout provides free, confidential support 24/7 via text.

Shout is the UK's first free 24/7 texting service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.

Their website also offers a range of online resources and support, including:

• Autism and mental health
• Deafness and mental health
• Bullying and mental health
• Exam results and mental health
• LGBTQ+ and mental health

Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing service available to all young people in Haringey aged 11-25. 

The National Association for Special Educational Needs (nasen) is a charitable membership organisation that supports and champions those working with and for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and learning differences.

The UK's leading charity for autistic people and their families provides support, guidance, advice, and more.

Their advice and guidance section has a wide range of information about autism, including diagnosis, behaviour, communication, loneliness, sensory differences, mental health, benefits and money, education, and more.

• Visit the National Autistic Society website

We provide careers information, advice and guidance. We can help you make decisions at all stages in your career.

Free courses to help you learn new skills or change jobs. Including general skills that apply to all sectors and more specialised skills.