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Waltham Forest Beacon

A free, evening and weekend drop-in mental health support space.

Browse Mental Health & Wellbeing
Waltham Forest
Free
Urgent Help
Self-refer

A non-judgmental, safe space where you can drop in without an appointment.

About this service

The Waltham Forest Beacon is a mental health support service run by Hestia in partnership with the NHS. It provides a calm, inclusive space for adults experiencing mental health difficulties who need a safe place to talk or seek guidance outside of standard office hours.

How they can help you

They offer drop-in sessions, emotional support from trained peer workers, one-to-one planned support, and signposting to other services.

What to expect

A quiet, welcoming environment where staff with lived experience are ready to listen.

What to bring

Nothing required.

Who it's for

Adults (18+) living in Waltham Forest

Eligibility

Residents of Waltham Forest aged 18 and over.

Getting support

Eligibility
Residents of Waltham Forest aged 18 and over.
services.opening_hours
Weekdays: 5:30pm-10pm, Weekends: 3pm-10pm
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Trust and updates

Verification status: Needs Review

Last verified: June 13, 2026

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Cost

Free