The Holiday season can be a stressful and difficult time. However there is help available.
Both Camden and Westminster provide mental health and wellbeing support over the Christmas period, primarily through 24/7 crisis lines (Westminster: 0800 0234 650 Camden: 0800 917 3333) and dedicated services like the Camden Crisis Sanctuary, which is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day.
Emergency Mental Health Support in Westminster: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/find-mental-health-support-and-resources-our-wellbeing-hub/urgent-and-mental-health-advice-and-support
Emergency Mental Health Support in Camden: https://www.camdenandislingtontalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/camden-islington/crisis-support/
Urgent & Crisis Support (Westminster & Camden)
For urgent help, these services are available 24/7 throughout the Christmas period:
24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line: Call 0800 0234 650 for both Camden and Westminster residents to access specialist support.
NHS 111: If you are unsure or have a non-life-threatening medical need, call 111 or visit the NHS 111 online service.
Emergency Services: In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999 or go to your local A&E department.
Shout: A free, confidential 24/7 text service. Text “SHOUT” to 85258 for support.
Samaritans: Offer free, confidential emotional support 24 hours a day. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org.
The Coves: These are local community safe spaces offering 1:1 appointments (in person or virtually) from 2pm to 10pm, seven days a week, 365 days a year. See https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/coves