Find mental health and wellbeing support

Find support and advice about mental health and wellbeing, including local organisations.

Get urgent mental health support

If you, or someone you know, is in a mental health crisis, contact the NHS South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust 24-hour mental health telephone support line on 080 0731 2864 (option 1).
Samaritans is a confidential support service for anyone experiencing distress or despair - call 116 123 for free
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) has a helpline for anyone who needs help - call 0800 58 58 for free (from 5pm to midnight 365 days a year)
Shout offers confidential 24/7 crisis text support when you need immediate help - text “SHOUT” to 85258

If the increased cost of living is affecting your mental health or the mental health of someone close to you, help is available from us. You can:

search for local mental health and wellbeing resources on the Southwark Wellbeing Hub, email the Southwark Wellbeing Hub team at southwarkhub@together-uk.org or call 0203 751 9684. Hub working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
read our guidance on how to take care of your mental health, which includes a list of mental health services , specific advice on family mental health and advice and information for young people
visit the Community Alliance webpage for more information on the help the Community Support Alliance can provide. The Community Support Alliance can offer help with translation into other languages
find money advice based on your circumstances
Southwark Council Cost of Living Fund is a scheme to provide financial support to families on a low income in the borough

talk to your GP who can give advice on how to manage and treat your mental health
find guidance on managing mental health and money worries from NHS Every Mind Matters
visit the Mental Health & Money Advice service website for help with mental health and money problems

Page last updated: 18 December 2023

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