If you need urgent help for your mental health and you’re 18 or older:
- contact the local South London and Maudsley NHS 24-hour support line on 0800 731 2864 (option 1)
- call NHS 111 and select the mental health option
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Mental health support and advice
Get help in a crisis or longer term support in person, by phone or online.
Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed with worries about work, money, relationships or your family’s health.
You may feel unable to cope, struggle to sleep or carry out activities, feel down, lack energy or feel lonely.
You're not alone. Help is available.
Urgent help for adults
Urgent help for children and young people
If you’re 17 or under and need immediate emotional and practical phone support:
- call the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Crisis Line on 020 3228 5980
- call NHS 111 and select the mental health option
If it’s an emergency, call 999.
If you feel life is no longer worth living
The Listening Place provides free, face-to-face support for those who feel that life is no longer worth living. You can refer yourself to get their help.
Call Samaritans day or night, 365 days a year for free on 116 123.
Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to chat with trained volunteers.
The Papyrus HOPELINEUK offers phone, text and email support for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Call them on 0800 068 4141, 9am to 12am 365 days a year.
Local services
Contact your GP for advice and referral to the right service.
The NHS in Southwark provides a talking therapy service to support you if you’re struggling with low mood, stress or anxiety. If you're registered with a Southwark GP, you can contact the talking therapies Southwark service or ask your GP to refer you.
Southwark’s Wellbeing Hub provides support if you’re a resident or if you’re worried about the wellbeing of someone close to you. Call 0800 368 8433, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
South-East London Mind has a range of services in Southwark, including support groups for people struggling with low mood, stress and anxiety.
Southwark Community Sanctuary is a safe, welcoming and supportive space for anyone over 18 years old experiencing emotional distress or in a crisis.
Good Thinking is a free digital resource that supports Londoners with stress, sleep, anxiety and low mood.
The Mental Health & Wellbeing Service at Blackfriars Settlement offer a range of activities to help you connect with others, learn new skills and stay active. You must register with the Mental Health & Wellbeing Service by downloading and completing their form to attend activities. Send your completed form to wellbeing@blackfriars-settlement.org.uk.
Mental health support for young people
The Nest provides young people in Southwark with free and confidential mental wellbeing advice and support.
Mind provides mental health information for young people, whether you're looking for support for yourself or if you need information because you’re supporting someone else.
If you’re a child or young person and want to talk to someone about how you are feeling now, call Childline on 0800 1111 or the Samaritans on 116 123.
Groundwork Mental Health Support Team supports children and young people in Southwark.
The Papyrus HOPELINEUK offers phone, text and email support for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Call them on 0800 068 4141, 9am to 12am 365 days a year.
One Hub Southwark has activities and information for young people in Southwark. Find out about things to do, career opportunities and help and support, including mental health support.
ChatHealth allows you to text a qualified health professional anonymously for confidential advice on 07507 332 150 (for 11 to 19 years olds).
Togetherall is a free online 24/7 community of anonymous mental health support for Southwark residents aged 16 and older, provided by trained counsellors and peers. Select ‘my area is registered’ and add your postcode when you register for the first time.
Kooth is an online counselling service for individuals aged 10 to 25 years old to get free, anonymous mental health and emotional wellbeing support.
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to chat with trained volunteers.
The Mix helps people under 25 take on challenges such as mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, break-ups and drugs online, via live one-to-one and group chats, email, confidential helpline and 24/7 crisis text message service.
Good Thinking provides helpful digital resources for young people, including free NHS-approved apps top tips for young people to help boost your mental wellbeing.