URGENT HELP
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis either call your GP, call 111 or go to your nearest NHS hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) department
Contact Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust 24 hour Mental Health Crisis line for Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich 0800 330 8590
NON-URGENT ADULT MENTAL HEALTH
NHS Direct - where to get help
Hub of Hope - comprehensive UK-wide portal for mental health services searchable by location and type.
Bromley Well - information, advice and support for residents in the London Borough of Bromley
CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably working to prevent suicide by offering support those at risk
Mind - support for you or someone you are concerned about
Mind - Bromley, Lewisham and Greenwich Branch local sources of support
Rethink Mental Illness national resources, searchable by location
Rethink Sporting Recovery Groups meet in Peckham, Ladywell and Kennington
Samaritans 24/7 listening service , call 116 123
SANEline information, crisis care and emotional support 0300 304 7000
Talk Together Bromley free NHS talking therapy support in BromleyVictim Support help after crime 0808 168 9111
ABUSE / RELATIONSHIP BREAKDOWN
Family Mediation Council - Independent, professionally-trained mediators help you work out arrangements for children and finances following separation
Freedom Programme 12-week programme of free support for women who have experienced domestic violence
Mind - Comprehensive list of support services for any type of abuse, domestic abuse /violence, sexual abuse and abuse by health and social care workers
National Centre for Domestic Violence - support for those needing emergency legal protection
One In Four - Support for survivors of sexual violence and abuse
Rape Crisis - Support and services for victims and survivors of sexual violence or childhood sexual abuse 0808 500 2222
Refuge - 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
BEREAVEMENT
Child Bereavement UK support when a child/young adult (under 25) grieves or when a child dies
Cruse bereavement support online, via web chat and over the phone. Helpline 0808 808 1677
The Loss Foundation support for those bereaved by cancer
St Christopher's Hospice Bereavement Service online, face to face and telephone support for residents in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bromley and Croydon
MILITARY VETERANS & FAMILIES
Support for the Military Community Downloadable or viewable 62-page booklet divided into the following sections:
Key Signposting Charities & Organisations Alcohol & Substance Misuse
Bereavement, Carers & Respite Care
Children, Teens & Young Adults
Education, Training & Transition to Civilian Life, Employment & Work
Families, Friends & Relationships
Finance & Benefits, Housing
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Mobility, Recreational Activities, Services for the Wounded, Sexual Health & Wellbeing
Veterans
Veterans in Custody
Welfare & General Wellbeing
WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH: INFORMATION FOR FAMILIES
Bromley Y support for children, young people and their families in the London Borough of Bromley
Childline support for under 19s 0800 1111
FRANK educating young people about drugs
Kooth Children’s online mental wellbeing community
Mind for 11-18s Mind's useful resources for 11-18 year olds
The Mix free information and support for under 25s 0808 808 4994
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Resources - NHS Details of books, web links, apps, videos and resources around emotional / mental health
Young Minds Children and Young people’s mental health charity. Filled with information and has a parent’s helpline
NHS mood assessments Mood self-assessment and online audio guides
MANAGING ANGER & ANXIETY
Anger - printable worksheets for teens
Mood Juice - Self-help resources for managing anger
Hey Sigmund - Anxiety in teens
Young Minds - Information on anxiety
No Panic - Self-help and other resources looking at anxiety, phobias and panic attacks
BEREAVEMENT
Holding On, Letting Go - Kent-based bereavement charity offering support for children, young people and families affected by bereavement
Child Bereavement UK - Resources to support young people
Hope Again - Website for bereaved teens
CORONAVIRUS
Making sense of the pandemic - a specific resource for autistic children and young people
Advice for parents and carers on supporting children concerned about COVID
Emerging Minds & Facing covid- Helpful strategies for teens
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Understanding Childhood - Understanding childhood development (all age ranges)
Supporting anxiety (leaflets) - Guide to supporting anxiety for parents and carers
The teen brain - Information for parents/carers on teens and how their brains develop and the impact this can have on behaviour
RESILIENCE
Anna Freud Centre - Building Resilience - a pack on building resilience
NHS Resilience Toolkit - Resilience toolkit for young people
KEEPING SAFE
Out of the Shadows Use this link to report concerns about a child being involved in gang culture
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Link for those concerned about under 18s being exploited online
What is Consent? Use this link to help with concerns about consent
NSPCC Keeping Safe - Drugs & Alcohol - If you have a concern about a child bring involved with drugs and alcohol
NSPCC Online Safety - If you have concerns about the safety of a child online
Report It - Hate Crimes - Use this link to report incidents about hate crime
ACT - Use this link to report any concerns you have about terrorist or extremist behaviour
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Newson Health menopause support and information
National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes advice on management of PMS and PMDD
Tommy's mental health and wellbeing support through pregnancy
DEBT MANAGEMENT / LEGAL HELP
Citizens Advice confidential advice over the phone, online and in person, search for your local office 0808 223 1133
Step Change helping manage your debt and understand money 0800 138 1111
Money Advice Service free and impartial financial advice 0800 138 7777
Rights Of Women - legal advice for women