Local London Mental Health Crisis Helplines

24/7 support across London — free and confidential

Every area of London now has access to a 24‑hour NHS mental health crisis line, available to anyone who needs urgent support.

These lines are:

• Free to call
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Staffed by trained mental health professionals

👉 You do not need to be known to services to call.

Find Your Local Crisis Line

North West London

(Brent, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster)
📞 0800 023 4650

(Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham)
📞 0800 328 4444

North Central London

(Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington)
📞 0800 151 0023

North East London

(City & Hackney)
📞 0800 073 0006

(Newham)
📞 0800 073 0066

(Tower Hamlets)
📞 0800 073 0003

(Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, Waltham Forest)
📞 0300 555 1000

South West London

(Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton, Wandsworth)
📞 0800 028 8000

South East London

(Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark)
📞 0800 731 2864

(Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich)
📞 0800 330 8590

👉 These crisis lines are supported by NHS mental health trusts across London and can provide immediate advice, emotional support, and access to urgent care if needed.

If You’re Not Sure Who to Call

📞 Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option

• Available 24/7 across England
• You will be connected to your local crisis service
• You can call for yourself or someone else

👉 This is often the easiest place to start if you feel unsure. [nhs.uk]

Walk‑In and Community Crisis Support

In some areas, you can also access:

• Crisis cafés / recovery cafés
• Walk‑in support spaces (often evenings and weekends)
• Local mental health hubs

These provide:

• Immediate, face‑to‑face support
• A safe space to talk
• Help without an appointment

👉 Many operate without referral and are designed for early or urgent support.

A Final Reminder

If things feel overwhelming or you are in crisis:

👉 Please don’t wait and don’t isolate

There are people available right now who:

• Will listen
• Will take you seriously
• Can help you find the right support