I am doing well, but I want to stay that way
Apps, platforms and community groups to boost your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Kooth
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people aged 11 to 25. This mental health and wellbeing website provides free text-based professional counselling, peer-to-peer support and self-help.
Who can refer: No referral needed
Contact: parents@kooth.com
Website: Kooth
Qwell
Free, safe and anonymous online support for people aged 26 and over. Chat anonymously with a professional, peer-to-peer forums and access self-help tools.
Who can refer: No referral needed
Contact: See website for details
Website: Home - Qwell
Best For You
Best For You aims to make it easier for children, young people and their families to access mental health support that is right for them. It includes information about digital tools across the UK and innovative mental health services for young people in North West London.
Who can refer: No referral needed
Text NATTER to 85258 to access free, 24/7 text support. Your text will be answered by trained volunteers and it's confidential unless they're concerned about your safety.
Website: Best For You NHS
Wellbeing & Recovery College
Wellbeing & Recovery College for courses and workshops about mental, physical , emotional health and wellbeing and copying skills and strategies.
Website: Wellbeing & Recovery College - West London NHS Trust
ASÉ - Active Successful Engagement
ASÉ offers a holistic mentoring programme for young people aged 13 to 18 years old (up to 25 years with SEND). Most referrals are made by Early Help service or the H&F leaving care service.
Who can refer: Professional working with the child or young person
Contact: ASÉ 020 3143 0209 or info@asecic.org.uk
H&F webpage: Active Successful Engagement (ASÉ)
The Mix
A safe space for young people aged 13 to 25 to talk about everything from LGBTQI+ rights and relationships to mental health, body image, discrimination, drugs, sex, and stress.
Discussion boards and online community. Free, confidential counselling from a trained team and support groups.
Who can refer: No referral needed.
Contact: Visit the website for ways to contact The Mix
Website: The Mix
Turning Point
Wellbeing service for young people and adults in H&F to support drug and alcohol abuse.
Who can refer: You can refer yourself
Contact: 020 8740 6815 Monday -Friday 9am - 5pm
Website: Hammersmith & Fulham | Turning Point
I feel stressed, anxious or sad and I need some help
You can access talking therapies through one-to-one, group, peer mentoring, or family-based support, with sessions available face-to-face, by phone, or online.
Hammersmith and Fulham Talking Therapies
Offers free NHS psychological therapies for adults dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression. Services include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), group sessions, and workshops.
Contact: Visit the website for details
Website: Hammersmith and Fulham talking therapies
Mind wellbeing advice service
Mind wellbeing advice service provides practical one-to-one wellbeing support to sixth form and college students. This early intervention service has been specially designed to support young people through periods of transition and change. The service offers one to one support via face to face, email and telephone contact.
Who can refer: No referral needed
Contact: Support line 0300 102 1234 or Infoline 0300 123 3393 or wellbeingteam@hfehmind.org.uk
Website: Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind
Calm Harm App
Calm Harm and an app that provides young people over the age of 13 with some immediate activities and techniques to help break the cycle of self-harm behaviour and explore underlying trigger factors. The Calm Harm app also signposts to help.
Who can refer: Self-referral.
Contact: Visit the website to download the Calm Harm App
Website: Calm Harm App
My feelings are really hard to manage, and I need further support
This section is for you if you're experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues, or if you're transitioning from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS).
Mental Health Integrated Network Teams (MINT)
Delivers community-based treatment and care for adults with a range of mental health difficulties, working closely with GPs and other services.
Contact: Visit MINT Hammersmith and Fulham(wellbeingwestlondon.org.uk)
Hammersmith and Fulham Wellbeing Service
Provides one-to-one support, workshops, peer-led groups, and befriending services to help adults improve their mental health and connect with the community.
Contact: See website for details
Website: Mental health integrated network team (MINT)
The Adults Vincent Square Eating Disorder service
The service offers a range of specialist services for individuals aged 18 years and over suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and other eating disorders.
Who can refer: H&F GPs con refer directly to the service
Contact: 0207 685 6218 or vincentsquareeds@nhs.net
Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service
I am in a crisis, or I don’t feel safe
24/7 helplines, crisis teams and emergency contacts for when you or someone that you care for is having extreme mental health difficulties and you need help quickly.
If the safety of someone with a mental health condition, or those around them, is at serious and immediate risk then call 999. In an emergency, you can also go to your local A&E department.
If you or the person you are with can keep themselves safe for a short while but is still in need of urgent help:
- Dial 111 on your phone and speak to the NHS Mental Health Triage Service. It is free and open 24/7
- Contact your or their GP surgery and ask for an emergency appointment
- 24 hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline: Find an NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline
- People with hearing problems can use the NHS 111 British Sign Language (BSL) service.
Samaritans
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans will listen. Call day or night.
116 123
Website: Samaritans
Shout
Text 'shout' 24/7 to 85258 for confidential mental health support
Website: Shout
James' Place
Lifesaving treatment for suicidal men over-18. Professional therapists support you in a safe non-clinical environment.
Who can refer: Complete a referral form for yourself or a loved one and be seen within 48 hours.
Contact: 020 3488 8404 or london@jamesplace.org.uk
Lines are open 9:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Friday (exc. Bank Holidays).
Website: Support for men who are suicidal | James' Place
The Listening Place
Face-to-face listening support for anyone over 18 who feels life is no longer worth living. Free, confidential meetings in a caring and non-judgemental environment.
Who can refer: You can complete a referral form or phone or 020 3906 7676
Contact: administration@listeningplace.org.uk
Website: Home - The Listening Place