Emergency Resources
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URGENT HELP If you are worried about immediate risk of harm to self or others, please visit your nearest A&E department or call the emergency services on 999. If you are not in immediate risk but would like support and advice, please visit your GP.
You can also contact the following services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: NHS Helpline (111) and the Samaritans (116 123).
NHS Urgent Help for Mental Health:
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
SAMARITANS: 116 123 Whatever you're going through, call the Samaritans for free at any time, from any phone on 116 123.
They are available round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it's best to call them on the phone. Otherwise you can email them, visit their website, write them, or visit your local branch. For more information, please visit www.samaritans.org.
Contact Islington Mind's Crisis Team on 020 3317 6333.
Maytree Respite Centre offers help and a place to stay if you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide. You can self-refer or refer someone you are concerned about. Email: maytree@maytree.org.uk or phone: 020 7263 7070
Drayton Park Women's Crisis House and Resource Centre
Call 0207 607 2777 of visit www.candi.nhs.uk/services/drayton-park-womens-crisis-house-and-centre
Many GP surgeries in Islington now have a Practice-based Mental Health Team for more complex issues that may involve medication and longer-term support. Book an appointment with your GP for mental health advice and referrals to the practice-based mental health team.
Support with Depression, Anxiety and Wellbeing
Saneline
0300 304 7000 www.sane.org.uk
iCope
Offer free, confidential support such as talking therapy or group support. Call 0203 317 7252 or visit www.icope.nhs.uk
Islington Mind
Islington Mind can help you take control of your mental health through therapy and support groups. Email jane.moody@IslingtonMind.org, call 020 3301 9850 or visit www.islingtonmind.org.uk
Manor Gardens Centre
Well- being services and information. 0207 272 4231 www.manorgardenscentre.org
Islington Bereavement Service
Islington Bereavement Service based at St Joseph’s Hospice this peer support service provides 1-to-1 bereavement support for 10-20 weekly sessions through matching bereaved adults to trained volunteers. The bereavement can have occurred at any point in time, and is not restricted to “recent bereavements”. Call - Office: 0203 317 5774, referral number: 0300 303 0400, email: islingtonbereavement@stjh.org.uk, or visit;
www.stjh.org.uk/our-services/community-services/islington-bereavement-service
Camden, City, Islington, Westminster Bereavement Service
Camden City Islington Westminster Bereavement Service (CCIWBS) is a Bereavement Counselling service based in Kentish Town provided by professionally trained volunteer counsellors. Their service can be offered for up to 1-2 years, and is counselling rather than peer support. Email: cciwbs@btconnect.com or phone: 020 7284 0090 (office hours), or visit www.bereavement-counselling.org
Caris Islington Bereavement Service
Caris Islington Bereavement Service offers bereavement counselling through trained volunteer counsellors for up to 1-2 years. Telephone 0207 281 5200. Email carisislington@yahoo.co.uk, or visit www.carisislington.org
Childline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
Parentline 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Towards Healing
Helpline and free counselling for people who have been abused by clergy in Ireland.
0800 096 3315 www.towardshealing.ie
One in Four
By and for people who have experienced sexual abuse.
SE London branch: 020 8697 2112, N London branch: 07580 733271 www.oneinfour.org.uk
Domestic Violence Helpline (24hrs)
0808 2000 247 www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
Women and Girls’ Network Helpline
0808 801 0770 www.wgn.org.uk
One Housing Group
Mental health crisis line
020 7226 9415 www.onehousing.co.uk
Voiceability
Voiceability works across England with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.
01223 555800 www.voiceability.org
Useful information & resources
Mental Health Foundation has some useful information.
Rethink provides mental health first aid training and useful information.
Direct Action Project provides support for children and their families.
Anxiety UK can help if anxiety is affecting your life, from information about medication, to meeting new people or accessing the therapy that’s right for you.
Time to Change have lots of great information for looking after your mental wellbeing and how to beat stigma and discrimination.
Hillside Clubhouse is a resource for people with mental health problems that makes social inclusion and participation in everyday life a reality
Counselling Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help.
URGENT HELP If you are worried about immediate risk of harm to self or others, please visit your nearest A&E department or call the emergency services on 999. If you are not in immediate risk but would like support and advice, please visit your GP.
You can also contact the following services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: NHS Helpline (111) and the Samaritans (116 123).
NHS Urgent Help for Mental Health:
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
SAMARITANS: 116 123 Whatever you're going through, call the Samaritans for free at any time, from any phone on 116 123.
They are available round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it's best to call them on the phone. Otherwise you can email them, visit their website, write them, or visit your local branch. For more information, please visit www.samaritans.org.
Contact Islington Mind's Crisis Team on 020 3317 6333.
Maytree Respite Centre offers help and a place to stay if you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide. You can self-refer or refer someone you are concerned about. Email: maytree@maytree.org.uk or phone: 020 7263 7070
Drayton Park Women's Crisis House and Resource Centre
Call 0207 607 2777 of visit www.candi.nhs.uk/services/drayton-park-womens-crisis-house-and-centre
Many GP surgeries in Islington now have a Practice-based Mental Health Team for more complex issues that may involve medication and longer-term support. Book an appointment with your GP for mental health advice and referrals to the practice-based mental health team.
Support with Depression, Anxiety and Wellbeing
Saneline
0300 304 7000 www.sane.org.uk
iCope
Offer free, confidential support such as talking therapy or group support. Call 0203 317 7252 or visit www.icope.nhs.uk
Islington Mind
Islington Mind can help you take control of your mental health through therapy and support groups. Email jane.moody@IslingtonMind.org, call 020 3301 9850 or visit www.islingtonmind.org.uk
Manor Gardens Centre
Well- being services and information. 0207 272 4231 www.manorgardenscentre.org
Islington Bereavement Service
Islington Bereavement Service based at St Joseph’s Hospice this peer support service provides 1-to-1 bereavement support for 10-20 weekly sessions through matching bereaved adults to trained volunteers. The bereavement can have occurred at any point in time, and is not restricted to “recent bereavements”. Call - Office: 0203 317 5774, referral number: 0300 303 0400, email: islingtonbereavement@stjh.org.uk, or visit;
www.stjh.org.uk/our-services/community-services/islington-bereavement-service
Camden, City, Islington, Westminster Bereavement Service
Camden City Islington Westminster Bereavement Service (CCIWBS) is a Bereavement Counselling service based in Kentish Town provided by professionally trained volunteer counsellors. Their service can be offered for up to 1-2 years, and is counselling rather than peer support. Email: cciwbs@btconnect.com or phone: 020 7284 0090 (office hours), or visit www.bereavement-counselling.org
Caris Islington Bereavement Service
Caris Islington Bereavement Service offers bereavement counselling through trained volunteer counsellors for up to 1-2 years. Telephone 0207 281 5200. Email carisislington@yahoo.co.uk, or visit www.carisislington.org
Childline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
Parentline 0808 800 2222 www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Towards Healing
Helpline and free counselling for people who have been abused by clergy in Ireland.
0800 096 3315 www.towardshealing.ie
One in Four
By and for people who have experienced sexual abuse.
SE London branch: 020 8697 2112, N London branch: 07580 733271 www.oneinfour.org.uk
Domestic Violence Helpline (24hrs)
0808 2000 247 www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
Women and Girls’ Network Helpline
0808 801 0770 www.wgn.org.uk
One Housing Group
Mental health crisis line
020 7226 9415 www.onehousing.co.uk
Voiceability
Voiceability works across England with people who are vulnerable or marginalised to raise their voices and have their rights respected.
01223 555800 www.voiceability.org
Useful information & resources
Mental Health Foundation has some useful information.
Rethink provides mental health first aid training and useful information.
Direct Action Project provides support for children and their families.
Anxiety UK can help if anxiety is affecting your life, from information about medication, to meeting new people or accessing the therapy that’s right for you.
Time to Change have lots of great information for looking after your mental wellbeing and how to beat stigma and discrimination.
Hillside Clubhouse is a resource for people with mental health problems that makes social inclusion and participation in everyday life a reality
Counselling Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help.