Respond

Respond offers therapy and support for young people with learning disabilities who have experienced trauma. They provide case management and individual, group, long and short term psychotherapy at our clinic in Euston. They also provide support in schools and clinics throughout London. They also offer counselling for parents of children with learning difficulties and training to parents, carers, volunteers, school staff and various professionals.

Contact details

Contact Name: Voytek Rogowski
Contact Position: Young People Service senior Co-ordinator
Telephone: 020 7874 5481
E-mail: Voytek.Rogowski@respond.org.uk
Website: www.respond.org.uk
Alternative Contact: admin@respond.org.uk

Address

Address: 3rd Floor
24-32
Stephenson Way
London
Postcode: NW1 2HD

Time / Date Details

When is it on: Office hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.

Costs

Cost(s): Charges apply.

Further details

Client Group: Children from 5 years and adults with learning difficulties.
Catchment Area: London and the South East.
Referrals Policy: Referrals accepted via post, email, fax and phone; consultations by appointment only.
Ward: Regents Park Ward
Last checked date: 29/04/2015
Record ID: 6742

Local Offer

Local Offer Age Bands: Preparing for Adult Life 14-25
School Age Children & Young People 5-18

Where is the service located and what areas does it cover?: Respond Clinic is based on 3rd floor, 24-32 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD. Respond school services are based in schools around London
Who does your service provide for?: People with Learning disabilities who have experienced various traumas ( bullying, assaults, abuse, accidents etc.) age 5-25. We also work with young people who display violent or sexually challenging behaviour.
How can a child or young person start using the service?: We accept self referrals as well as referrals from families and professionals. There may be a waiting list but we try to make the young person wait no longer than a month. Some of the therapy services for victims and the carers of young people are fully funded. Fees apply for those that are not funded by Health or the local authority Fees apply for the service for people who display violent or sexually harmful behaviour who had some contact with legal system as well as for various assessments like risk, investigative. Please contact us for further information. We also offer consultations, supervisions and training nationwide and abroad.
How are decisions made about eligibility for your service?: The decisions are based on the information provided in the referral and on the clinical assessment. The decisions are made by the clinical team at Respond and they are explained to the referrer as well as the potential client. For eligibility criteria please visit our website www.respond.org.uk
How do you communicate with service users and how are they involved in decision making/planning?: We provide leaflets in our reception area of any events taking place and up to date leaflets on our projects and training events. We have a variety of leaflets and comprehensive details about our service on our website
Is your service fully accessible?: The building is fully wheelchair accessible. The toilets are accessible to disabled clients. On our floor there is a very small step to access the toilets which can be accessed via a wheelchair with help.
Who should a service user contact if they want to raise a concern or complain about something?: Noelle Blackman (Respond CEO) at Noelle.Blackman@respond.org.uk
Who can a parent carer/young person contact for further information?: For general information please contact admin@respond.org.uk or visit our website www.respond.org.uk For information about Young People Service please contact Voytek Rogowski (Young People Service senior Co-ordinator) on Voytek.Rogowski@respond.org.uk or Rosie Creer (Young People Service senior Co-ordinator) on Rosie.Creer@resopnd .org.uk For information about forensic service please contact Richard Curren at Richard.Curen@respond.org.uk Parents and carers of the children who want to discuss something about their child need to contact Respond Case Manager.

The Local Offer is a free and impartial service provided by Camden Local Authority. Any service or provider mentioned in this Local Offer, does not represent a recommendation or endorsement of the service or quality of the service provided. You are responsible for undertaking your own checks to determine suitability of the service and provider.