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Chizuk: Advocacy

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type of service

We are there to help you speak up for yourself and to represent you if needed.

Address
Alternative Name	Advocacy
Address	91-93 Stamford Hill
	London
	N16 5TP
Phone	020 8800 7494
	07830160925
Fax	020 8802 5677
Email

main functions

Coping with our emotional ups and downs is often not easy. There is a listening ear at Chizuk, which does not judge you and can help you access support and guidance to make your emotional well-being a priority once more. If you are feeling depressed and down and even the professionals do not appear to be listening, the advocacy service is there to help. Members of the advocacy service will go with you to hospital meetings, liaise with doctors, psychiatrists, local authorities and other kehilloh organisations to support you.

other activities

Our services include drop-in groups, drama and art therapy, family support, befriending, organising carers, accommodation, hospital visits and employment projects.

Access

opening times - Office hours are 2:30-4:30pm Monday to Thursday. Messages can be left at any time, and we will be sure to get back to you. In an emergency call 07830 160 925.
catchment area - London and the regions.
age limit - No limit
public transport - The Chizuk office is based in the Brenner Centre, 91-93 Stamford Hill. Easy access by bus and tube.
accessibility - wheelchair access , disabled toilets

referral - self-referral accepted, gp referral accepted, mental health worker referral accepted

background information on this organisation

Chizuk was founded in 1996 in response to community care legislations. It services primarily the Orthodox community, but no one is ever turned away without appropriate help. Services are delivered in accordance to Jewish law and it particularly sensitive to the cultural and religious needs of the Orthodox Jewish Community. The community is based in three main cities, London, Manchester and Gateshead. Chizuk is recognized by the union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, Department of Health, Department of Children, School and Families, Local Primary Care Trusts and Mental Health Trusts and Local Authorities. Chizuk works collaboratively with other organizations in the community who have an interest in health and social care as well as playing its part in the wider community representing the views of the Chareidi (strictly Orthodox) community on mental health.