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Our Mission
To build a community where no one faces mental health challenges alone.
We empower the people of Woolwich, Greenwich, and beyond to become champions of mental wellbeing. By bridging the gap between formal services and daily life, we create a supportive network that fosters understanding, dismantles stigma, and ensures early, accessible support for all.
Why Support Bridgewell
Supporting Bridgewell means investing in a grassroots model of mental health care that works from the inside out. While traditional services are essential, they often cannot reach everyone in time or in a way that feels safe, familiar, and culturally understood.
That’s where we come in. We train and empower local people to become Mental Health Champions, creating a lasting network of support embedded within the community itself.
Your support doesn’t just fund a programme it strengthens the very fabric of Woolwich and Greenwich, building resilience, reducing isolation, and ensuring that no one has to face mental health challenges alone.
By helping us bridge the gap, you are helping to create a community that looks out for one another, now and for the long term.
Our Core Values
Compassion before judgment. Community over isolation. Action over waiting.
Our Motivation
Because no one should face mental health challenges alone. Because support should be human, local, and real.
Our Reason
To build a Woolwich and Greenwich where everyone belongs, everyone is heard, and everyone has someone to turn to.
Who We Are
We are your neighbours, your local support, and your community’s mental health champions. Bridgewell is a grassroots organisation based in Woolwich, empowering local people to look after each other’s mental wellbeing through training, peer support, and connection. We believe the strongest support network is the one we build together right here, right now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone living in Woolwich or Greenwich no experience needed, just a willingness to learn and support others.
Yes. All guides, training, and drop in sessions are completely free for the community.
Through grants, donations, and partnerships with organisations like the National Lottery and NHS Greenwich.
Yes. You can bring a friend to a drop in, or contact us for a confidential chat about signposting.
Yes. Our groups, workshops, and drop ins are for everyone whether you’re looking to connect, learn skills, or just be part of a supportive community.
Get In Touch With Us!
Phone
+44 7468 841131
Address
72 Wickham Lane Abbey Wood London SE2 0XN
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Your community needs you.