Stress Awareness Month: April 2026
If you or a loved one are feeling overwhelmed, you do not have to face it alone. There is free, confidential support and professional care available right here in Brent.
Local Wellbeing Services
Brent Talking Therapies (CNWL)
If stress, anxiety, or depression is taking a toll on your life, NHS talking therapies can help. They offer free, confidential, and evidence-based support, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), online programs, and counselling.
Brent Health Matters
A community-led initiative working across Brent to address health inequalities, connect residents with local resources, and improve access to health and wellbeing support.
Key Mental Health Services in Brent
Mental health services in Brent include community hubs, talking therapies, crisis support, and specialised care for adults and children. Residents can access support via GP referral or self-referral for services like talking therapies, with specialised care available for severe or long-term conditions.
Brent Community Mental Health Hubs (CMHTs): Provide care for adults (18+) with mental health conditions, offering services like talking therapies, social support, and medication management.
Brent NHS Talking Therapies: A free, confidential service for people (18+) with anxiety and depression. Offers self-referral via phone or online.
Brent Crisis Support (24/7): The Brent Home Treatment Rapid Response Team offers urgent, 24/7 care to prevent hospital admission, accessible via the Single Point of Access (SPA).
Brent Early Intervention Service: For individuals aged 14 to 35 experiencing their first episode of psychosis.
Brent Wellbeing Hub: Provides local, community-led information, advice, and support for mental wellbeing.
Young Minds CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services): Offers specialist NHS support for children and young people.
Rethink Mental Health: Provides community support, including peer navigation and advocacy in Brent.
How to Access Services
GP Referral: A GP can refer you to specialized, local mental health services.
Single Point of Access (SPA): Contact 020 8102 3456 (08:00–17:00) for referrals or 24/7 crisis support.
Self-referral: Possible for NHS Talking Therapies.
Emergency Help & Immediate Support
If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) department immediately.
For a comprehensive database of local services, please visit the Hub of Hope.
Immediate Crisis & Support Helplines
Available free and 24/7:
Samaritans: Phone: 116 123
Confidential, non-judgmental emotional support for anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
Papyrus HOPELINE247: * Phone: 0800 068 4141
Text: 88247
Dedicated suicide prevention advice for young people under 35, or anyone concerned about a young person.
Text: "SHOUT" to 85258
Confidential text-based support for anyone in crisis, feeling overwhelmed, or struggling to cope.
NHS 111: Phone: 111 (Select option 2 for mental health)
Directs you to local urgent mental health services.
Other Specialised Support Services
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): * Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (17:00–00:00 daily)
Support for men, or anyone, affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
SANEline: Phone: 0300 304 7000 (16:30–22:30 daily)
Emotional support for anyone affected by mental illness, including friends and family.
Switchboard LGBT+: Phone: 0300 330 0630 (10:00–22:00 daily)
Listening service for LGBT+ identifying people.
The Mix (For under 25s): Phone: 0808 808 4994 (15:00–00:00 daily)
Support for young people on various issues.
Have you used mental health or wellbeing services in Brent recently? Share your experiences with us so we can continue to hold decision-makers to account and improve local care.
