Mental health support

If you’re worried about your mental health or a young person's mental health, it’s important to speak to someone as soon as possible.

Contact your GP who may be able to help with their mental health problems. If necessary, your GP will refer the young person to mental health services such as CAMHS.

• Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Call 0800 068 4141 (24 hour service)
   
• Childline is a British counselling service for children and young people under 19. They deal with any issues which cause distress or concern; some of the most common issues include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation and or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse call: 0800 1111
   
• Bexley Moorings Project - support for young people who are: young carers, young adult carers aged 8 to 18 years, at risk of exclusion form school, at risk of being bullied, come from a family environment that means they can be vulnerable, chaotic and isolated, high functioning on the autistic spectrum or have learning/additional needs, at risk of being involved in crime
   
• YoungMinds - whether you want to understand how you’re feeling, find ways to feel better, or support someone who's struggling, they are there to help
   
• Kooth is a free, safe, and anonymous online platform where young people can access mental health support whenever they need it.  Kooth is available to anyone between the ages of 10 to 18
   
• stem4 - supporting teenage mental health

If you’re worried about your mental health, it’s important to speak to someone as soon as possible

You can make an appointment to see your GP or use the NHS postcode lookup tool to find a GP near you.

Pregnancy and new parent support

Mind in Bexley offers friendly wellbeing and support groups within the borough for expectant and newborn parents. 

These groups take place regularly online and in-person.

Find out more information and how to join

Therapy and counselling

The Bexley Crisis Café is a safe and friendly place to come to if you are experiencing severe emotional or psychological distress.

• opening times: 6pm to 10pm from Monday to Sunday and Bank Holidays
• location: Mind in Bexley, 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DS

Counselling Matters Bexley are a group of counsellors who are committed to making counselling available to as many people as possible in the London Borough of Bexley and surrounding areas. 

You can phone the Counselling Matters helpline which is staffed by counsellors on 0800 047 26000 (open 9am to 9pm, 7 days a week).

Mind in Bexley can offer free support to those struggling with low mood, frustration, depression, anxiety, sleeping difficulties that have an impact on your daily life e.g. work, relationships, family life or caring role. You can do a self-referral on the Mind Bexley website or call 0208 303 8932 (option 1).

NHS Bexley talking therapies

If you are 18+, a Bexley resident and struggling with mild-moderate anxiety or depression Mind in Bexley’s Talking Therapies service is here to support you.

If you are stressed, worried or feeling down right now you can call the MIND in Bexley Wellbeing Line on 0808 196 3806 (open Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm)