The NELFT Mental Health Direct Helpline for mental health concerns, advice or signposting is available 24/7 on 0800 995 1000.

Mental Health Integrated Crisis Assessment Hub (ICAH), Block 8, Goodmayes hospital, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XJ that provides crisis services to Waltham Forest patients 24 hours a day, this can include walk-in services, they can be contacted 0300 555 1200 Ext 67774.

Jane Atkinson Health Centre, 714 Forest Road, London, E17 3HP that provides mental health and crisis services to Waltham Forest patients during Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, this can include walk-in services, they can be contacted on 0300 300 1570 Option 4.

Samaritans Helpline is 0208 520 9191  or  116 123.

Suicidal Feelings support website is found here Contact telephone 0300 561 0115.

Alcohol or Drug misuse for advice that is free and confidential in Waltham Forest CGL can be reached on 0203 828 9600.

Access and assessment teams offer advice and assessments for mental health conditions your local team is 0800 995 1000.

Campaigning against living misterably (CALM) website is found here Contact Telephone 0800 585858.

SHOUT a free SMS messaging service website is found here Text SHOUT to 85258 

Attending A&E should be considered as a last resort in case of crisis or acute distress or when the above contacts are insufficient. 

From 2 April 2024, people living in Waltham Forest will be able to call 111 and select option 2, putting them through to a fully trained and qualified mental health professional team. This is a freephone number that provides urgent health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to people of all ages.

To learn more select Here

Kooth is accessible from any device. Please select Here

General information about mental health problems, data, stigma, discrimination and experiences, website is here.