Please be aware that Covid restrictions may still apply to some services, but we suggest you contact them directly.

While the Collaborative website is not intended as a directory of services, we recognise that some people may find themselves here seeking support. Listed below are links to local support for people in mental distress as well as to a number of directories and self-help resources.

For anyone needing urgent support

SLaM 24 Hour Mental Health Support Line – 0800 731 2864 (Option 1)

• This telephone line is for anyone who needs advice, help and assistance in relation to their mental health or the mental health or someone they are supporting.
• It is available 24 hours a day.

The South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is the main provider of ‘secondary care’ and more information can be found here.

Solidarity in a Crisis – Freephone 0300 123 1922

• This is an out of hours peer support service, co-designed and co-delivered by people with lived experience, including carers, providing support over the phone or in person.
• It is available from:
  • Monday to Friday – 6pm to midnight
  • Saturday and Sunday – 12 noon to midnight.
• More information on Solidarity in Crisis can be found here.

Evening Sanctuary at Mosaic Clubhouse

• This is a service for people in a crisis where they can talk to staff and peer supporters about how they are feeling and take part in activities, such as exercise classes, art, TV, films or music, make a snack or be signposted to other services.
• To access this service a sanctuary introduction form needs to be completed by your health care professional such as your GP or care coordinator.
• The Evening Sanctuary is open every evening from 6pm – 12 midnight.

More information on the Evening Sanctuary can be found here.

Culturally Appropriate Peer Support Advocacy (CAPSA)

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Papyrus: Provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person. Call: 0800 068 41 41 or Text: 07860 039967.

Qwell: Provide online emotional wellbeing and mental health support. If you would like to access the service please visit this link and register for support. 

Shout: 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Text 85258.

Samaritans: Works to makes sure there is always someone there for anyone who needs someone. If you need emotional support, are struggling to cope or at risk of suicide Samaritans helpline is open 24/7 365 days a year and you can call them on 116 123.

More information on suicide prevention here 

Remembering those lost to suicide – September 10

For anyone needing general support

Lambeth has launched a Love Your Mind poster campaign with tips and links for keeping well.

Information for carers can be found here:
https://www.carershub.org.uk/

Home

Contact the Single Point of Access (SPA).

• Contact them if you are worried about your mental health or need more support than your GP can provide. Click here for more information.

Integrated Talking Therapies

• You can self -refer to Lambeth Talking Therapies. Visit https://lambethtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk to find out more, including a guide to useful resources.
• Lambeth Talking Therapies Service is a primary care psychological therapies service available to anyone aged 18 and above who lives in the borough or is registered with a Lambeth GP.
• Lambeth Talking Therapies offers support for people experiencing:
  • mild to moderate depression
  • general anxiety and worry
  • panic attacks
  • social anxiety
  • traumatic memories
  • obsessive compulsive disorder
• They also offer help with other problems including anger, eating issues, and relationship or sexual difficulties.
• They offer a range of treatment methods including counselling (6 sessions) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) based treatment for up to 12 sessions.
• If their service isn’t right for you or you have more complex needs, they will also suggest alternatives that are more likely to meet your requirements and put you in contact with them.

Lambeth Secondary Care Psychological Therapies (SCPT)

Provides stepped care psychological interventions in secondary care for people aged 18-65 who live in Lambeth and who have complex needs. SCPT offers low intensity group interventions and a step up option into individual and Family Therapy and peer support groups (see leaflet). Referrals are accepted by mental health professionals from IAPT (Lambeth Talking Therapies) and CMHTs ( Living Well Centres). It is important to be mindful of waiting times for higher intensity therapy, which is currently 12+ months. The aim is to support people into other options if they have to wait. 

SLaM Recovery College 

The college courses are accessible to those connected to SLaM but online courses and webinars are open to all. https://www.slamrecoverycollege.co.uk/

Self-help resources and directories

Mosaic Information Booklets

• Mosaic Clubhouse has produced four excellent information booklets that cover wellbeing support and benefits, including Universal Credit, ESA and PIP.
• The information booklets are available here: https://www.mosaic-clubhouse.org/InformationHub

MIND Directory

• South East London MIND has a long-standing and excellent directory of local mental health organisations that can be accessed via its website or by phone.
• The website can be accessed at www.selmind.org.uk
• Or you can speak to someone over the phone:
  • Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am – 5pm
  • The info service number is 020 8159 8355
• Email at informationservice@lambethandsouthwarkmind.org.uk

COIN – Community Opportunities Information Network

COIN is a partnership project delivered by Lambeth & Southwark MIND, Lambeth Vocational Services in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust generously supported by Black Thrive.

COIN in a resource information service designed exclusively for Lambeth residents with long term heath conditions including – mental health distress. There is information available on local offers of employment support, education, volunteering, arts and leisure opportunities .  There are many ways to get help from us: you can browse our information directory website at your own pace,  e-mail us with specific information requests,  leave  a voicemail on 020 3228 6820 with your query, or visit us in person on a Thursday in Stockwell anytime between 12pm and 2 pm.

Our experienced team of peer supporters have in – depth personal knowledge of the Borough and the huge range of opportunities on offer. They have the time and skills to help match individual preferences to local resources.

Website: lambethcoin.org.uk

e-mail : lambeth.info@slam.nhs.uk

Voicemail: 020 3228 6820

In person: Thursdays 12 – 2pm at Lambeth Vocational Services, 3-6 Beale House, Lingham St, SW9 9HG