I need urgent help with Mental Health, what can I do?
If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment.
It's important to know that support services are available for you to access, whatever you’re going through.
CYPMHS:
You can contact Child and Young Persons Mental Health Services on 0300 123 4496, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. (Please note that from 6pm on weekdays and 12pm on Saturdays, all calls will be automatically diverted to the NELFT Mental Health Direct support line who are a team of dedicated professionals waiting to take your call.)
NHS urgent mental health helplines:
NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages.
You can call for:
- 24-hour advice and support – for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
- help to speak to a mental health professional
- an assessment to help decide on the best course of care
NHS urgent mental health helpline for our local area:
North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) Kent and Medway
