Mental Health Advice
If you require urgent mental health support, please call the 24 hours crisis line on 0800 330 8590.
More information: Urgent Mental Health Support - 24/7 Crisis Lines
Every Mind Matters: Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Community Connect is a new service supporting local people to improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with activities, support and services in the community. Our Community Wellbeing Co-ordinators can help you to find support for issues outside of the usual care that your GP or nurse may be able to provide.
Telephone: 01322 524682 (Option 1)
Website: www.communityconnectbexley.co.uk
Metro are providing a new one-to-one counselling service free of charge to those aged 18 or over, identify as LGBTQ+ and live in the borough of Bexley. It is a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk openly about what’s going on in your life.
Telephone: 020 8305 5009
Website: www.metrocharity.org.uk
Mind in Bexley is an independent, user-focused charity providing quality outcome-based services to make a positive difference to the Mental Health of the people of Bexley.
You can self-refer for a talking therapies service which includes counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) or online therapy, without coming through the surgery.
They also have a range of self-help materials and access to online therapy. Please visit the website for more information, and to self-refer.
Telephone: 020 8303 8932
Website: www.mindinbexley.org.uk
Imporve your health with free digital skills training from Mind in Bexley:
Book a doctor’s appointment, re-order your prescription or search your symptoms online. These are just some of the things you can do to improve your health with just a little bit of digital skills training.
Our Digital Health Champions can help you learn these important skills. Bring your smartphone, tablet or learn on our computer. Mind in Bexley offer free and friendly support on your device or ours.
This training is part of the Mind in Bexley Digital Accelerator Project aimed at improving the lives of clients living with Severe Mental Illness and their carers. Eligibility criteria applies.
More information can be found at www.mindinbexley.org.uk/smi
Severe mental illness affects more that 1700 people in Bexley:
That's why Recovery College have launched a new monthly group for clients with severe mental illness and their carers. Let's get together and learn together. Every second Wednesday of the month at Blackfen Community Library. Please register to attend by visiting the below website.
More information can be found at www.mindinbexley.org.uk/recovery-college