Support for young refugees
The Golden Opportunity Youth Association provides employment support training, drug education, crime diversion, ICT Training, recreational activities and an offender support programme. GOYA works with young people in West London and particularly, but not exclusively, those from Black Minority Ethnic (BME)and refugee communities.
Golden Opportunity Youth Association
Phone
020 8571 9529
Website
Refugee Council
Golden Opportunity Skills Development
Phone
020 8571 9529
Website
www.gosad.org.ukAccessing Services – British Red Cross
If you are a refugee, asylum seeker or vulnerable migrant aged 15 to 25, you may be able to get help from the British Red Cross. We’ll look at your needs and may be able to give one-to-one support. Depending on what services are available in your area, this could include help with: understanding the asylum process, preparing documents, eg letters and applications, health, education and social care support, learning new skills, building confidence, knowing what support you can get and helping you to get it.
Website
www.redcross.org.ukLegal Advice – Hammersmith and Fulham Law Centre
Provides free legal advice to residents of H&F, including matters of housing, immigration and asylum. They offer telephone advice and face to face sessions, and are located in Hammersmith Library.
Phone
0203 880 1727
Email
hflaw@hflaw.org.uk
Website
Providing people in need with legal advice and representation (hflaw.org.uk)Torture Victims – Freedom from Torture
This charity provides therapy and support to torture survivors living in the UK, and protects and promote torture survivors’ rights.
Phone
0207 697 7777
Website
www.freedomfromtorture.org