Call 999 or go to A&E now if:

 
  • someone's life is at risk - for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
    you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

Call: 999

If you are deaf, call 999 BSL

Find your nearest A&E

Get advice from 111 or ask for an urgent GP appointment if:

 
  • you need urgent help for your mental health

Get help from 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option.

Local Support

Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge

Supporting people who are experiencing suicidal thoughts to access the right service at the right time.

Visit the Mind in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Redbridge website

National Support

Mind

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Visit the Mind website

The Listening Place

Face-to-face support for those who feel life is no longer worth living.

Visit the The Listening Place

James' Place

Anxiety UK was formed in 1970, by Katharine and Harold Fisher as a result of Katharine’s experience of agoraphobia and her desire to develop support for others similarly affected.

Visit James' Place

Samaritans

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.

Visit the Samaritans website

Maytree

Maytree's mission is to save the lives of those in acute suicidal crisis. It is for those at immediate risk, an alternative to emergency services.

Visit the Maytree website

Give us a shout

Free, 24/7 mental health text support in the UK

Visit the Give us a shout website

Papyrus UK

Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the
prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional
wellbeing in young people.

Visit the Papyrus UK website

The Calm Zone

Campaign Against Living Miserably

Visit the CALM website

Hub of Hope

A mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, they can help.

Visit the Hub of Hope website

The Silver Line Helpline

A free, confidential telephone service just for older people. They provide friendship, conversation and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Visit The Silver Line website

Stay Alive App

Grassroots Suicide Prevention.

Visit the Stay Alive App website