Crisis support

 

The mental health crisis line number has changed

You now need to dial NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

 

South London NHS Mental Health Crisis WhatsApp Service

A new NHS mental health WhatsApp service is now available in South London.

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, or are worried about a friend or family member, you can access support via WhatsApp Messenger.

Simply message 0303 330 1511 on WhatsApp where one of our friendly advisors can support with your unique needs.

 

Further support

• Contact Samaritans 
• Contact Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
• Contact SANEline - specialist emotional support, guidance and information
• Contact National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - a suicide prevention charity 
• Text SHOUT to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line - a free text service for mental health support in a crisis
• Contact THE MIX - essential support for under 25s

• someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
• you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.

Call: 999

Do you need to contact 999 in BSL? Contact 999 with a BSL interpreter 

If you’re under 19, you can

• Call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill
• In BSL (via SignVideo)
• Text “YM” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line
• Call the young people’s mental health crisis line on 020 3228 5980. Open Monday – Friday 5am-11pm and weekends 9am-11pm.