The Croydon Health and Wellbeing Space (CHWS) provides information, advice and guidance on issues affecting mental health. Delivered in partnership with Mind in Croydon, Croydon BME forum and NHS South London and Maudsley, the CHWS reaches people and communities who could otherwise fall through the gaps of mental health support.
Housing Support
We can provide emotional support and guidance for communications, as well as support to complete any housing application forms.
Finance Support
We are able to support with Welfare Benefits checks and form filling. We also have access to Mind in Croydon’s Welfare Benefits Advice Team who can support with complex queries and appeals. We facilitate a fortnightly drop in with the DWP and can signpost to debt advice services.
o Form filling support
We offer form filling support, to complete application forms - Benefit forms e.g. Personal independence Payment - Travel concession forms e.g. Blue Badge
This service is via appointment only!
o Welfare Benefits Advice - In partnership with Mind Welfare Benefits team.
We off support with any benefit queries.
Phone appointments available every Monday and Thursday 9:30-15:30
o Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) Drop In
Get expert advice and guidance with a DWP specialist at our DWP drop-in session
Every other Friday from 10:00-13:00
No appointment required.
Drop in, or call for an initial 20-minute chat, or, to book an appointment
Drop in: Monday-Saturday from 10:00-13:00 at Whitgift Centre, First Floor, Unit 1101-1102 (next to Holland & Barrett)
Phone line: Monday-Saturday from 10:00-17:00 – Telephone 020 3154 9539
Email: chws@mindincroydon.org.uk
Based in central Croydon at the Whitgift Centre, the Advice Team provides tailored short-term advice, signposting and guidance on practical issues affecting mental health and wellbeing. Open 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday - drop ins are welcome between 10am – 1pm. No referral is needed, people can self-refer by either dropping in, calling (0203 154 539), or emailing for support chws@mindincroydon.org.uk. All services are FREE Housing and Money Management Support for Croydon Residents
Sessions Run
Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday morning, Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning, Thursday afternoon, Friday morning, Friday afternoon