Mental health

There are a number of organisations that provide information, advice and support to people who have experienced (or are perhaps still experiencing) mental health problems, but would like to return to work, stay in employment, or take up a course.

All of the following links are to external websites:

First Step Trust (FST) Barnet

Provides real work experience and employment opportunities for people with a disability

Richmond Fellowship (RFET) Barnet

Provides high quality work and employment opportunities, and support for people with severe and enduring mental problems, including: career guidance, CV/Interview preparation and work placements.

  • RFET
  • Tel: 020 8364 8466

Jobcentre Plus

Each local Jobcentre has a Disability Employment Advisor (DEA) who can provide specialist advice to people with mental health problems on how to find work or gain new skills.

  • Tel: 020 8258 6500 and ask to speak to the DEA advisor closest to where you live.

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