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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London until Friday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support until 4pm on Thursday and Friday but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Drug and alcohol support for young people

Free and confidential counselling or drug and alcohol support for young people who live, study, or work in Islington.

What support you can get

You can get: 

  • counselling to support your wellbeing and mental health
  • support with drug and alcohol issues

Who it's for

We can support you if you:

  • are aged 12 to 21
  • are aged up to 25 if you're in local authority care, have mild learning disabilities, or special education needs
  • live, work or study in Islington
  • have a GP in Islington 

How we will help you

Our trained staff can give one-to-one support including:

  • listening and understanding – we’re here to listen without judgement to understand your wellbeing or how drugs and alcohol affect your life
  • working together – we'll explore your situation and learn more about you to work out what support you need
  • creating your plan – together, we'll create a plan tailored to you and your goals and look at ways to reduce risk
  • staying connected – we’ll catch up regularly, celebrate your progress, and adjust support as needed so you're not alone

We can meet you where you feel comfortable such as our offices, your school or college, youth hubs or your home (in special circumstances).

Get support

Complete the form to get support for yourself or someone else.

Get counselling or drug and alcohol support

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