Getting help in a mental health crisis
In an emergency you should call 999 or go to the accident and emergency (A&E) department of your local hospital where you can request an urgent mental health assessment. Find A&E services
If you are worried about keeping your child or young person safe, for example if your child is expressing that they cannot stop thinking about suicide and has imminent plans to hurt themselves, seek professional help straight away. Don’t leave your child alone: make sure that there is someone with your child, whether it is you or a close friend or family member and call 999 for professional help.
Bromley Y can also support you to get urgent help an emergency or crisis
Mental Health Crisis Line: 0800 330 8590 (24 hour service)
The crisis line is a 24hr telephone service for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The crisis line provides an opportunity to talk to a mental health professional about your mental health crisis and provides advice and information for carers, family and friends who may know someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
The Samaritans continue to offer 24 hour, 7 day a week free advice and reassurance for anyone experiencing a crisis.
SANEline also offers out of hours emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental illness. Call on 0300 304 7000.
SLAM – The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK including services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol, and support to people with eating disorders. For urgent help call 0800 731 2864 to speak to someone on the mental health crisis line. See also SLAM’s website for getting help in a crisis.
Need more help?
The information, advice and support service (IASS) provides confidential and impartial advice and information to support parents or carers and children and young people who have, or may have, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0 – 25.