The Samaritans of Redbridge

The Samaritans of Redbridge

8 Mildmay Road, Ilford, Essex
IG1 1DT
United Kingdom

Phone: (020) 8553 9900

Facilities for visitors with disabilities: Phone for details

Usual hours open to receive callers at the door: See below

Registered Charity Number: 250946



Disclaimer: this is the central point for the branch postcode, and may not accurately reflect the exact branch location.

 

You can also text Redbridge branch for emotional support on: 07725 90 90 90

General Contact

For potential volunteer, publicity and general enquiries please email redbridge@samaritans.org. This email address is not confidential, and is only checked when the branch is open. For 24-hour confidential support, please email jo@samaritans.org.

Opening hours

Our guaranteed opening hours are:

  • Monday: 10:30 - 22:30
  • Tuesday: 07:00-10:30 and 17:00-22:30
  • Wednesday: 07.00-10.30 and 17:00-22:30
  • Thursday: 10:30-22:30
  • Friday: 20:00-22:30
  • Saturday: 20:00-22:30
  • Sunday: 08:00-14:00

We are available to see callers face to face until 21:00. Please call in advance to ensure that we are available to see you. The branch is sometimes open at other times as well. Please call for details. Calls to our number will always be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Directions to the centre:

Our centre is based in Mildmay Road just behind the Central Library, which is a short walk from the High Road.

  • From the station turn right towards the traffic lights.
  • Turn left into Ilford High Road and walk past the Town Hall.
  • Turn right into Oakfield Road.
  • At the junction with Clements Road take the underpass (next to the Central Library) and you will be in Mildmay Road.
  • 8 Mildmay Road is directly opposite the exit from the underpass

Ilford is served by main line National Express trains on the Liverpool Street – Gidea Park/ Shenfield line.

The following bus routes pass through the centre of Ilford:

  • 25, 86, 123, 128, 145, 147, 150, 167, 169, 179, 364, 462, 667, 679, 988, EL1, EL2, W19
  • All of these buses either stop at Ilford Central Library or Ilford Station. Follow the walking route set out above.

The nearest tube is Gants Hill on the Central Line. Frequent buses run into Ilford Town Centre from Gants Hill.

There is a pay and display car park directly opposite our centre in Mildmay Road

 

Interested in volunteering?

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, Information Evenings are also held monthly at our centre in Ilford. These evenings are an opportunity to find out more about how you can help, the training we provide and the commitment required. You can also email redbridge@samaritans.org for more information.

The next Information Evening will be held at 7:30pm on:

  • Wednesday 8th June 2011
  • Tuesday 6th September 2011
  • Wednesday 19th October 2011
  • Wednesday 30th November 2011
  • Thursday  5th January 2012
  • Wednesday 15th February 2012
  • Wednesday 28th March  2012
  • Wednesday 2nd May 2012
  • Wednesday 13th June 2012