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Support When it Matters (SWIM)

Information and advice regarding SWIM Support When it Matters. 

Support When it Matters (SWIM)

Support When it Matters (SWIM) is a community interest company that empowers people in Hackney and its neighbouring communities to improve their health, well-being and life chances. SWIM focuses on tackling mental health inequities and providing culturally sensitive advice to men from African and Caribbean heritage.

Support When it Matters (SWIM)

Further information about Support When it Matters is available in the SWIM brochure and flyer.

Entry requirement for support from SWIM:

  • Aged 18+
  • History of substance misuse.
    Commitment to engage in all rehabilitation and recovery
    activities
  • Male referral from Prison or via community
  • Drug and alcohol providers.
  • Need to have been through a
    detoxification programme and be fully abstinent (tobacco accepted)

The referral forms you will need if you are supporting someone who could benefit from this service include:

SWIM referral form

SWIM recovery home referral form

Last updated: 04 October 2023