Mental Health helplines and support

Advice and Information - 10 August 2023

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, it could help to talk to someone. You could talk to someone that you trust, such as a family member or a friend, and they could offer support and help you decide what to do. They could also contact services on your behalf.

Mental Health Crisis Line: 0800 330 8590 (24 hour service)

The crisis line is a 24-hour telephone service for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. For further information, or less urgent support, you can also visit the Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust website.

For people outside London they should call 111 or visit NHS 111 Online

Other sources of support are also available:

  • National Suicide Prevention Helpline website. The helpline is a confidential service for those aged 18 or over. Telephone 0800 689 5652

  • The Samaritans free helpline, 116 123, and website

  • Mental Health Foundation website

  • Papyrus - prevention of young suicide website 

  • MIND website

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