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There are a large variety of day and evening courses available in Lambeth and across London generally. Some courses lead to qualifications or you can join a course just to learn about something that interests you. There are classes for people who have difficulties with reading, writing or basic mathematics, and courses designed to help you get back into learning. There are courses that help with English for speakers of other languages ('ESOL' courses). Courses are often free or very much reduced if you're unwaged, or over 60 or under 18, and there may be help with fees in other cases of financial hardship.
Courses such as stress management, fitness, relaxation, assertiveness and self-esteem, meditation, co-counselling, etc., may be particularly useful to help develop ways of coping or dealing with distress, as may learning about complementary therapies such as massage, aromatherapy, shiatsu, and so on.
If you feel nervous about enrolling or coping on a course ask the college if you can talk through your concerns with someone first, and ask if they are able to provide any extra support or make any special arrangements.
Finding out about courses
Your local library will have details of what courses are on offer and how to enrol. See Floodlight or Hotcourses for details of adult education courses across the whole of London (available in libraries, newsagents and bookshops), or check their websites: www.floodlight.co.uk or www.hotcourses.com. You can also call Careers Advice Service on 0800 100 900 for information and advice on courses and learning options generally.
Below are a few local colleges. Note that Lambeth College runs some courses specifically for mental health service users.
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Some useful organisations and services 
Baytree Centre
Target Group(s)   Unemployed women wishing to learn a new skill, also classes for girls up to age 18.
Area Served   South London, mainly Lambeth.
Family Support Network
Target Group(s)   Disadvantaged families and individuals, including young people (over the age of 16 years), refugees and asylum seekers, migrants from EU countries, unemployed people, people receiving benefits, lone parents.
Area Served   London.
Lambeth College
Target Group(s)   General public. Includes courses especially for mental health service users.
Morley College
Target Group(s)   General public.
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