Community Minds
Local Support for Children (5–18) and Parents & Carers.
It’s Not You Who’s Hard to Reach. It’s Us.
Community Minds is a new initiative by HFEH Mind bringing non-clinical mental health support directly into the heart of our communities in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow.
Our Mission
We believe mental wellbeing support should be accessible to everyone. Instead of waiting for families to find us, we go to them. We’re on a four-year mission to bridge the gap, earn trust, and embed support within the communities that need it most.
Are you a local organisation? Let’s collaborate
Are you a community member? Tell us what you need
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How We’re Doing It
Rooted in The Circle:
Our home base is The Circle in South Ealing, a year-round café and safe space offering non-clinical mental health support for children and young people.
Meeting You Where You Are:
We’re extending The Circle‘s vital work beyond its walls, directly into neighbourhoods, community centres, and local gathering spots.
Listening First:
In our first year, we are humbly learning from and collaborating with the incredible grassroots organisations already doing essential work. True partnership is our foundation.
1 on 1 Sessions:
Our 1-1 sessions offer a conversation with parents or carers who are trying to manage the challenges of supporting their child’s Mental Health and/or additional needs. These are not therapy sessions, but safe, non-judgmental spaces to talk, reflect, and access practical support.
The aim of these sessions are for parents and carers to leave feeling more informed, connected, and equipped to care for themselves and their families.
Co-Designed by You:
Our long-term strategy isn’t created in an office. It’s being built with local families and parents, ensuring the support we offer is truly what the community wants and needs.
- This project is co-designed with local families and parents and you directly help shape everything to fit what your community really needs.
- Your voice directs the project, making sure the support grows from your real experiences and ideas.
- We’re here to listen and speak with you in your language, so everyone feels included and understood.
- Together, we’re building a system that’s clear, easy to use, and truly made by the community, for the community.
- We’re committed to transparency and keeping you involved, so you know how your voice influences what happens next.
How can I access your service?
Who We Support:
We support children and young people aged 5 to 18 living in Hammersmith & Fulham, Ealing, or Hounslow, who might be finding things difficult — emotionally, mentally, or socially. This includes young people with SEND, with or without a diagnosis. You don’t need a label to get support — if something’s not feeling right, we’re here.
Are you a parent or carer? Whether you’re supporting your child’s wellbeing, trying to make sense of the system, or just need someone to talk to — we’ve got your back.
How to Get Involved:
- Want to chat about what support might look like? Get in touch and we’ll talk it through together Get in touch
- Are you a local organisation? Let’s connect and see how we can work together. Let’s collaborate
- A member of the community? Tell us what matters to you — your voice helps shape what we do. Tell us what you need
Akanksha
Parental Engagement Practitioner
Hi, I’m Akanksha – but you can call me Aka, it’s faster and less likely to be mispronounced!
My background is in domestic violence, housing, and immigration casework. Translation: I’m great with people and paperwork.
Now at HFEH Mind, I’m using those skills to build community for parents in West London. I run support groups (for those who need their people) and offer 1-on-1 chats (for those who need a plan).
I won’t have all the answers, but I’m a great teammate to have on your side.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish
Emanuel
Community Worker
Hi, I’m Emanuel. I work at the intersection of creativity, community, and care, with experience in theatre practice, visual design, youth engagement, and mental health advocacy.
At HFEH Mind, I’m part of the Community Minds outreach project, where we bring non-clinical mental health support directly into communities.
At the heart of my work is a belief in human connection that by listening, collaborating, and creating together, we can make spaces that are more inclusive, supportive, and inspiring for everyone.
Languages Spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French
Muhim
Community Worker
Hi, I’m Muhim. I’ve worked with children and families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, helping them find the right support and creating fun community activities for children.
My role at HFEH Mind is to help make mental health more accessible for children and young people through outreach and community-based support.
Languages Spoken: English, Somali
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Contact Us:
Please email or phone us with any questions or queries:
Email: outreach@hfehmind.org.uk
Phone: 07736043328
30th Sept - Coffee Morning - Ealing & Hounslow Parent & Carers Forum
Join us on the 30th Sept at Park Hub, from 10:30 to 12:30 at Boston Manor Park Hub, Brentford for our Coffee morning with both Ealing and Hounslow Parent/Carer Forum as well as Talking Therapies. you’ll have an opportunity to discuss strategies for parents struggling with anxiety, depression and stress. These are drop in sessions so no need to book, just turn up on the day
1st October - Professionals Coffee Morning & Launch of Community Minds
Join us on 1st October from 9:30 to 12:30 for our Professionals Coffee Morning and the Launch of our new service; Community Minds. Join us at the Circle for an introduction to our Community Minds service and learn about this new initiative which brings non-clinical mental health support directly into the heart of our communities in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow. We believe mental wellbeing support should be accessible to everyone. Instead of waiting for families to find us, we go to them. We’re on a four-year mission to bridge the gap, earn trust, and embed support within the communities that need it most.
10th October - Coffee Morning with EPCF (Ealing Parent/Carers Forum)
Join us at St Andrews Church Centre Ealing, Mount Park Road, London W5 2RS on the 10th October from 10:30-12:30 for Coffee Morning with EPCF (Ealing Parent/Carers Forum). This is an event aimed at parents and carers who have a young person heading towards Post 16. There will be information and presentations from Ealings SEND Employment officer, and also from the Connexions team, around what is available for our young people when they finish secondary education. No booking necessary, just come along.
