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127 services found

Camden Safety Net

Camden's community safety net service providing emergency support for people in crisis.

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Crisis Support
Camden
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Emergency Services — 999

Call 999 immediately in a life-threatening emergency — police, fire, ambulance or coastguard.

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Crisis Support
London
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Living Well Bromley

A community hub providing food, advocacy, and a supportive community.

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Crisis Support
Bromley
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

James' Place London

Life-saving therapy for men in a suicidal crisis.

Crisis Support
Greater London
Region-wide service
Free
Self-refer

H&F Council Cost-of-Living Support Team

Dedicated council team helping residents access financial and crisis support.

Crisis Support
Hammersmith and Fulham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Waltham Forest Local Welfare Assistance (LWA)

Emergency financial support for residents in severe hardship.

Crisis Support
Waltham Forest
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

SLaM 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line

A 24-hour telephone service for anyone in Lewisham experiencing a mental health crisis.

Crisis Support
Lewisham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Tower Hamlets Mental Health Crisis Line

24/7 emergency mental health support for residents in crisis.

Crisis Support
Tower Hamlets
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Safe Haven Crisis Hub

Non-medical mental health crisis support in a welcoming, non-judgmental space.

Crisis Support
Haringey
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Shout Crisis Text Line

A 24/7 free, confidential text-based support service for anyone in mental health crisis.

Crisis Support
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

NHS 111 Mental Health Support

24/7 access to urgent mental health support by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
England
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Action for Refugees in Lewisham (AFRIL)

Practical and social support for refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable migrant families.

Crisis Support
Lewisham
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre

Free specialist support for women and girls across Cambridgeshire affected by sexual violence.

Crisis Support
Cambridgeshire
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

No. 93 Crisis Café

Out-of-hours supportive space for people experiencing mental health crisis.

Crisis Support
Greater Manchester
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Liverpool Citizens Support Scheme

Emergency help for Liverpool residents in crisis, including food, essentials, fuel costs and household items.

Crisis Support
Liverpool
Free
Self-refer

The Liverpool Light

Out-of-hours mental health crisis support for adults aged 18 plus, open 6pm to 1am every day.

Crisis Support
Liverpool
Free
Self-refer

Mersey Care Crisis Cafés

Safe-space crisis support, including links to debt, housing, domestic abuse, addiction and counselling support.

Crisis Support
Sefton
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Victim Care Merseyside

Support for victims of crime across Liverpool, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.

Crisis Support
Knowsley
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Wirral Council Emergency Financial Support

Emergency help with food, utilities, household items and urgent costs for eligible Wirral residents.

Crisis Support
Wirral
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice Wirral Crisis Support

Crisis support information including emergency financial support and mental health support routes.

Crisis Support
Wirral
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Sefton Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme

Emergency support for residents in severe hardship, disaster or emergency, including PayPoint credit, travel warrants and essential goods.

Crisis Support
Sefton
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

YPAS Walk In Support Hub

Same-day mental health support for children, young people and families.

Crisis Support
Merseyside
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Knowsley Mental Health Crisis Line / NHS 111 Mental Health Option

Urgent mental health crisis support, available 24/7.

Crisis Support
Knowsley
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Mersey Care Children and Young People Crisis Response Team

24/7 crisis response for children and young people in St Helens and Knowsley, including advice, assessment and follow-up support.

Crisis Support
Knowsley
Borough-wide service
Free
Self-refer

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