A new community service for residents struggling with their mental health. New service offers emotional, social and practical support. Charity Hestia to lead on delivering tailored mental health.
Harrow RISE is our new community-based service here to support adults in Harrow struggling with their mental health. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or just not yourself, we’re here to help – emotionally, socially and practically.
We’ve teamed up with the charity, Hestia to make sure support is easy to access – no waiting for a GP or specialist referral. If you need help, you can access the service via our online referral form.
The service is designed to empower people at the early stages of feeling unwell – if something doesn't feel right, you can reach out to for support. Harrow RISE is here to listen, guide, and work with you to build resilience, understand your personal triggers, and develop tools to protect your mental wellbeing.
Support includes:
- A safe space to talk things through with trained staff
- Tools and techniques to manage anxiety, build confidence, and stay well
- Help identifying what’s causing stress or low mood
- Support groups and activities to connect to others and reduce isolation
The service is open to all Harrow residents aged 18+ and has been co-designed with residents to complement the existing support available across Harrow. It is available Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm and will provide residents with the tools and confidence they need to recover, find hope, and thrive.
Cllr Jean Lammiman cabinet member for Adult Services & Public Health said:
“Good mental health plays a crucial role in our day to day lives. This new service ensures Harrow residents can access the right support when they need it. With Hestia’s expert team, we’re helping people recover in ways that work for them “This initiative is a key part of our Wellbeing Strategy and our commitment to launching a new community mental health programme. We want to help people feel good, stay well, and feel empowered. This is just one of the many ways we’re supporting those in need”.
The name Harrow ‘RISE’ represents four key elements of the service:
- Reflect, – promoting self-reflection and encouraging regular mental health check-ins.
- Intervene – offering early help, before challenges grow into crises.
- Support – through tailored one-to-one sessions and group programmes designed around individual needs.
- Evolve – helping people grow, adapt, and move forward with confidence and hope.
Patrick Ryan, Chief Executive of Hestia said:
“One in four of us will experience a mental health challenge of some kind each year, so it’s vital to have easily accessible support in our local communities. We know that making connections and having a support network makes all the difference when it comes to promoting good mental health and wellbeing. So, we are delighted to be partnering with the London Borough of Harrow to provide this much needed service, which will continue to be shaped by the people who use it. I would urge anyone who is feeling isolated or in need of support in the borough to get in touch.”
Hestia’s team of trained professionals supports adults who have experienced crisis or trauma – helping them feel safe, rediscover hope, and rebuild a sense of purpose.
Whenever someone needs support, Hestia’s Mental Health Community Support Service will work with the person to understand their unique needs and offer personalised care. The goal is to help individuals reconnect with their strengths, aspirations, and the confidence.
About Hestia
Hestia is a charity that supports adults and children who have experienced crisis and trauma, to find safety, hope and purpose.
We specialise in trauma and resilience informed support for people in crisis or who have experienced trauma - including survivors of modern slavery, adults and children escaping domestic abuse, people needing support with their mental health, and people leaving prison. We foster trusting relationships at crucial moments in their recovery, that empower individuals to build a life beyond crisis.
Guided by the reality of our service users’ experience, we bring their voice to the attention of policy makers, partners and communities and use our insight to push for the change that matters.