Farsi speaking Links

Iranian Association

- has developed a diverse range of services in response to the needs of the ethnic minorities and refugees in London. Services include WELFARE AND IMMIGRATION ADVICE SERVICE plus information and advice on immigration, housing, benefits and women issues. IA also offers interpreting and translation services to the client's ands educational and advice services. Address: 241 Palingswick House, King Street, London W6 9LP
Tel. 020 8748 6682 or 0208 748 6682
http://www.iranianassociation.org.uk/

Harrow Iranian Community Association (HICA)

was formed in 1991 with the primary objective of assisting Persian speaking (Farsi / Dari / Tajiki) residents of Harrow and its neighboring boroughs with education, health, settlement, family problems, benefits and housing.
Tel: (020) 8426-4308
http://www.hica.org.uk/about_us.html

Iranian Community Centre

- Advice and information for the Iranian community on a range of issues, including immigration and welfare rights 020 7700 0477, women's issues and employment 020 7700 4411, education and young people 020 7700 7174. Interpreting service for clients and by arrangement for other organisations. Drop-in Monday, Wednesday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm. Address: 266-268 Holloway Road, London N7 6NE. iraniancommunitycentre@yahoo.co.uk

Farsophone

- Range of services for Farsi speaking communities. Advice and information service by appointment. Befriending and social activities, particularly for older and disabled people. Counseling by appointment. Library and resource centre. English classes. Help with filling in forms. Translation and interpreting. Outreach service at Edgware Community Hospital on Mondays. Golders Green Library 156 Golders Green Road, London, NW11 8HE.
Tel: 020 8905 5522
http://www.farsophone.org.uk/10.html

A Place to Talk

- Brief counseling service for young people aged 13-25 Farsi language. Park side Clinic, 63-65 Lancaster Road, London,W11 1QG -
Tel: 020 83836123

Harrow Drug and Alcohol Service

for people experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs. Advice and information, drop-in facilities, individual counseling. (In FARSI language) Medical assessment. Community and in-patient detox. GP/nurse advice. Community care assessments. Needle exchange. Prescribing service. Hepatitis and blood borne virus clinic. Services for women only, young people, people with a dual diagnosis
Tel: 020 8864 9622
http://www.cnwl.org

EACH - Ethnic Alcohol Counseling in Brent Advice

, information, counseling and family therapy for people with alcohol and drug problems, targeted at minority ethnic communities. (In FARSI language) Support groups for drinkers, partners and carers. Home and hospital visits, arrangements for detox. Domestic violence support and counseling for anyone in Brent. Mental health support, counseling and groups (Brent residents). Complementary therapies.
Tel 020 8795 6050, info@eachbrent.org.uk