Organisations and resources you can turn to

Contact your GP for advice and referral to the right service.

The NHS in Southwark provides a talking therapy service to support you if you’re struggling with low mood, stress or anxiety. If you're registered with a Southwark GP you can contact them, or ask your GP to refer you.

Southwark’s Wellbeing Hub provides support if you’re a resident, or if you’re worried about the wellbeing of someone close to you. Call 020 3751 9684, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Lambeth and Southwark Mind has a range of services, including support groups for people struggling with low mood, stress and anxiety.

Southwark Community Sanctuary is a safe, welcoming and supportive space for anybody aged over 18 experiencing emotional distress or in a crisis. 

Good Thinking is a free digital resource that supports Londoners looking for help with stress, sleep, anxiety and low mood.

The Listening Place provides free, face-to-face support for those who feel that life is no longer worth living. You can refer yourself to get their help.  

Call Samaritans  day or night, 365 days a year for free on 116 123.

The Papyrus HOPELINEUK offers phone, text and email support for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Call them on 0800 068 4141, 9am to 12am 365 days a year.

The Nest provides free and confidential mental wellbeing advice and support for young people in Southwark.

Mind provides mental health information for young people, whether you're looking for support for yourself, or if you need information because you’re supporting someone else.

If you’re a child or young person and want to talk to someone about how you are feeling now, call Childline on 0800 1111 or the Samaritans on 116 123. 

Groundwork Mental Health Support Team supports children and young people in Southwark

The Papyrus HOPELINEUK offers phone, text and email support for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Call them on 0800 068 4141, 9am to 12am 365 days a year.

One Hub is a website for young people in Southwark. Find out about things to do, career opportunities and help and support, including mental health support.

ChatHealth allows you to text a qualified health professional anonymously for confidential advice on 07507 332 150 (for 11 to 19 years olds)

Togetherall is a free online 24/7 community of anonymous mental health support for Southwark residents aged 16 and older, provided by trained counsellors and peers. Select ‘my area is registered’ and add your postcode when you register for the first time.

Kooth is an online counselling service for children and young people aged 10 to 25 years old to get free, anonymous mental health and emotional wellbeing support.

Shout 85258  is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to chat with trained volunteers

The Mix helps people under 25 take on challenges such as mental health, money, homelessness finding a job, break-ups and drugs online, via live one-to-one and group chats, email, confidential helpline and 24/7 crisis text message service.  

Good Thinking provides helpful digital resources for young people, including free NHS-approved apps top tips for young people to help boost your mental wellbeing.