Mental health and distress helplines

If you or a loved one are experiencing self-harm or distressing thoughts, here are some helplines to contact.

Single Point of Access

Call them on  0800 0234 650 or email cnw-tr.spa@nhs.net

 

This service is for:

  • Anyone living in Brent
  • People experiencing a mental health crisis
  • It's also open to children and adults of all ages, to people who haven’t previously used mental health services and to carers and family members who might be concerned about someone.
  • Samaritans: a confidential support service for anyone experiencing distress or despair. 

Phone: 116 123 for free (24 hours a day, 365 days a year).

Email: jo@samaritans.org 

 

Phone: 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).

 

  • Papyrus: a helpline service to people under 35 who are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, or concerned about a young person struggling. 

Phone: 0800 068 4141 for free (24 hours, 7 days a week).

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

 

Phone: 0800 58 58 for free.

If you prefer not to speak on the phone, you could try the CALM webchat service.

 

  • Switchboard: If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender and wish receive support.

Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day). Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.

Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. 

 

  • The Silverline: is for anyone over 55. They provide friendship, conversation, and support. 

Phone: 0800 4 70 80 90 for free

 

  • Shout: If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

Text SHOUT to 85258.

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