KeepSafe Connections Across North East London
KeepSafe Connections are Able, Approachable, and Available to help with suicide. They know how to do suicide first aid (trained in suicide intervention). Different kinds of helpers in your community may have this training but some may not. It is best to check before adding them to this list.
Emergency 999 |
If you are concerned that harm to yourself or others is occurring or about to occur call the police and ambulance services Tel: 999 Explain your concerns in as much detail as possible to allow the call handler to provide the most appropriate response. Non-emergency police Contact Tel: 101 |
NHS 111 |
Confidential emotional support 24 hours 7 days a week Tel:116 123 |
Out of hours General Practitioners (GP) |
Out of hours GP service |
Mental health Crisis support |
Tower Hamlets: 020 8121 5499 / 020 8121 5487 (ELFT)/020 7771 5807 (24 hours) |
Emergency Duty Service/team |
Tower Hamlets: 0207 364 4079 |
Emergency Duty Service/team |
Tower Hamlets: 0207 364 4079 |
Papyrus |
Prevention of young suicide, for under 35s Calls and texts are free from all providers and do not appear on bills |
CALM Helpline |
Confidential emotional support for men |
Maytree Sanctuary
|
One-off short stay in a safe place |
SANE Mental Health Helpline
|
SANE’s helpline is a national, 7 days a week, out-of-hours (6-11pm) telephone helpline for anyone coping with mental illness, including concerned relatives or friends. |
ChildLine
|
Help and advice about a wide range of issues Anyone under 19 in the UK Phone, by email or through 1-2-1 counsellor chat. |
Switchboard |
Confidential support from LGBT+ Volunteers 10am-10pm every day Tel: 0300 330 0630
|
Petes Dragons |
Comfort after a suicide A range of bereavement support to anyone affected by suicide Tel: 01395 277 780
|
Student support/Nightline |
Tel: 0207 631 0101/ 07717 989 900 |
Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Services. |
East London Rape Crisis Service Tower Hamlets: The Haven Whitechapel 020 7247 4787 Hackney: 0208683311/08088029999 Waltham Forest: 08088029999 Redbridge: http://www.niaendingviolence.org.uk/perch/resources/elrc-leaflet.pdf Self-referrals are strongly accepted |
Self – Help |
Books: The Chimp Paradox by Dr Steve Peters: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness. In the Realm of Hungary Ghosts by Gabor Mate: Gabor Maté looks at the epidemic of addictions in our society, tells us why we are so prone to them and what is needed to liberate ourselves from their hold on our emotions and behaviours. Apps: What3Words: Three words for a faster emergency response. To find you more easily in an emergency. |
Safe Connections
|
Safe Connections are being provided by a range of partners working collaboratively across north east London, including: Mind, Res Consortium, North East London Training Hub, East London Foundation Trust, North East London Foundation Trust, and NEL CCG.
Please visit https://nelsuicidepreventiontraining.co.uk/safeconnections/ for more information. |
MIND |
Tower Hamlets and Newham and Redbridge: Contact Number: 020 7510 1081 Email: [email protected] |
SHOUT 85258
|
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Anyone of any age, who is a resident in the UK, can text the service for support. |
StayAlive APP |
The Stay Alive app is a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information to help you stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. In addition to the resources, the app includes a safety plan, customisable reasons for living, and a life box where you can store photos that are important to you. |
Side By Side
Side by Side is a supportive online mental health community where you can be yourself. We all know what it's like to struggle sometimes, but now there's a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
Find out more