Support and Crisis Information

There are moments when there is a sense of great urgency and you feel that you need some immediate support.

A Mental Health Crisis can be equally as concerning as a physical emergency. You may feel an urgency to reach out for help and so below are a list of numbers that may be of some use to you in times such as these.

In the first instance, always call your GP or Health Professional and if you feel able to do so, contact someone you trust and let them know what you are experiencing.

In the event where your GP, Health Professional or therapist isn’t able to immediately assist you and you feel a sense of urgency to be seen or you are worried about your immediate safety or that of another, CALL 999 or visit your nearest A&E.

Immediate Support and Crisis Intervention

If you are feeling suicidal, are in immediate distress and struggling to cope, or need to speak with someone urgently about your mental health, the contacts below offer Free Advice and Support:

NHS Urgent Advice and Support Services

● NHS Direct dial 111

● NHS Central & North West London Mental Health Single Point of Access Urgent Advice 24/7/365 Crisis Line on 0800 0234 650 or Email for Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, and also Milton Keynes (out of hours)

● NHS West London Mental Health Single Point of Access Urgent Advice 24/7/365 Crisis Line on 0800 328 44 44 for Hounslow, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Ealing

● NHS East London for City of London, Newham, Hackney, Bedfordshire, Tower Hamlet, Luton - Contact Numbers

● NHS Hertfordshire Partnership Urgent Advice 24/7/365 Crisis Line on 0800 6444 101 for Hertfordshire

● NHS South West London Single Point of Access Support Line Crisis Line on 0800 028 8000 or 020 3513 5000

Additional NHS Mental Health and Support Services

● NHS Alcohol Addiction Support Search for local free services

● NHS Drug Addiction - Use Drug Treatment Location Services search facility for local help centres

● NHS STAFF Support Line - Free and confidential 24/7 support line for NHS workers - Call 0300 131 7000 or text FRONTLINE to 85258

Crisis Intervention Charities / Agencies - For Urgent Support

Childline - Free, private and confidential service where young people can talk about anything - 0800 11 11 - Counsellor Chat Link additional Support Details

Provides free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling for 11-24 year olds

Maytree - Maytree's house is open for people when they’re feeling suicidal to stay for 4 nights 5 days and explore thoughts and feelings with support and in safety - Call 020 7263 7070 - Email

National Centre for Domestic Violence - Free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic abuse and violence - 0800 970 2070 Text NCDV to 60777 Further Contact Info

Papyrus - UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide in young people - HOPELineUK 9m - 12am (midnight) [suicide prevention advice line] - Call 0800 068 41 41 or Text 07860 039 967

Refuge - Freephone 0808 2000 247 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline and Live Chat

Samaritans - Offering immediate 24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis or having suicidal thoughts - Call free on 116 123

Sane Providing Free emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness - 07984 967 708 or Email

Shout - Provides immediate support for Any Age for all types of mental health challenges and further guidance 24/7 text line - - Text SHOUT to 85258

Stop. Breathe. Think - Free service for young people under 21 that need to talk to someone about their struggles - Text BREATHE to 85258

The Havens - specialist centres in London for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted and offer immediate support after an incident - Urgent Advice 020 3299 6900

The Mix - An Under 25s service offering free mental health support for all challenging aspects of life - 0808 808 4994 or Text THEMIX to 85258

Victim Support - Free online resource that lets you choose how you want to be supported after crime - 24/7 Support Line 0808 168 9111 or Live Chat

Links to Helpful Charities and Organisations

"The following charities and organisations offer a wide range of mental health support services not just for the person dealing with their own personal challenges, but for their families and friends. These charities can be a good source of additional support when used alongside your therapy sessions".

Al-Anon - Free support for relatives, immediate family, friends and colleagues whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking or drug use - Helpline and Email Info

Alzheimer's Society - Offer a wider range of Free support service for anyone affected by Alzheimer's and Dementia - Find Support Near You

At A Loss - Free Live Chat service with specially trained Grief bereavement counsellors.

Barnados Tiger Light Service - Early emotional support for children, young people, aged 0-18 (and their families) and their families where there are concerns around child sexual abuse, assault and exploitation, harmful sexual behaviours or youth violence. Support in eight London boroughs: Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster - Contact and Referral Info

Beat - Offering support, advice and guidance for people suffering with any type of Eating Disorders - Helpline, Chat and Email

Brent Centre for Young People - FreeTalking therapies for young people in Brent which include individual therapies, group therapies, sport and thought and family therapy & parent support Contact Info

Calm- Taking a stand against suicide and living miserably. Free and confidential Helpline and Webchat

Cruse Bereavement Support - Offer free bereavement support - Helpline and Chat Support

Family Lives - Offers a confidential and Free Helpline of Chat Service support service for families, with information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life

Fire Fighters Charity - Offering free one-to-one counselling sessions in their centres, online or by telephone - Contact Info

Frank - for Free Local Drug, Alcohol and Substance misuse support centres. Visit Find Support Near You or Contact Frank

Hestia - Provides Free mental health support Drop-In Centres across 17 London boroughs including The Cove Drop-In Service in Brent

HomeStart - provides emotional and practical help to local families - Brent, Harrow, Barnet, Enfield, Ealing, or Find Your Nearest HomeStart Here

Mens Advice Line - Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse Contact Info

My Black Dog - Free online only mental health chat support service (use green chat box on any of the pages)

One in Four - Supporting survivors of sexual abuse and assault - All Contact Numbers

Pain Concern - Help to improve the lives of people living with chronic pain and those who care for them Contact Info

PaNDAS - Support service for families and their networks who may be suffering with perinatal mental illness, including prenatal (antenatal) and postnatal depression Free Text, Email and Phone Support

SAMM - Peer support services to people bereaved by murder and manslaughter including close relatives as well as wider family members and friends Helping and Text Info

Self Injury Support - Free support and guidance services - Contact Info

Sport in Mind - Supports the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity programmes

Stop. Breathe. Think - Free counselling support service for young people

Student Space - One-to-one Support Services for whatever challenge students feel they are facing from mental health to housing and money issues.

Support Line - Telephone Helpline offering confidential emotional support to any individual, children, young adults and adults, and in particular those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk and victims of any form of abuse

Womens & Girls Network - For those affected by sexual violence and abuse - All Contact Numbers

Womens Trust - A specialist mental health charity, providing Free Counselling, Support Groups and Workshops for women who have experienced domestic abuse - Contact Info

WPD - Support, advice and help for adults and young people affected by drug and alcohol issues Find Support Near You

Young Minds - Provides young people with tools to look after their mental health

Contact Me

Charities and the NHS often have long waiting lists and may offer time limited therapy. If you wish to explore and talk about the difficulties you are facing and talking therapy sounds like something you would like to experience, then please Contact Me so that we can arrange a time just for you to talk through your worries and concerns.