Suicide prevention

Adult suicide prevention support

Kensington and Chelsea Talking Therapies

Talking Therapies in Kensington and Chelsea are part of the Community Living Well Service. They offer free, confidential therapies delivered by psychological therapists to support good mental health.

Appointments can be offered  by telephone, video call or in person.

You can refer yourself quickly and easily by completing the self-referral form, you can email [email protected] or call 020 3317 4200 (lines are open 8am to 8pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 5pm on Friday).

Alternatively, you can ask your GP or other professionals involved in your care to refer you to Community Living Well.

You may be seen in person at the following locations.

St Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing,
Exmoor Street,
London,
W10 6DZ

15 Gertrude Street,
London,
SW10 0JN

Visit the Kensington and Chelsea Talking Therapies website.


Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous supports the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to them for help. Call 0800 9177650 or email [email protected].

Visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website.


Families Anonymous

Families Anonymous is a world-wide organisation of family members and friends affected by the impacts of alcohol and drug-use and related behavioural problems. Call the helpline 020 7498 4680.

Visit the Families Anonymous website.


UK Narcotics Anonymous (UKNA)

UK Narcotics Anonymous (UKNA) exists so that its members can support each other to stay drug free and to help others achieve and maintain a drug free recovery and lifestyle. Call their helpline on 0300 999 1212, open 10am to midnight daily and a UKNA member will answer.

Visit the UK Narcotics Anonymous (UKNA) website.


LGBTQ+ Switchboard Helpline

LGBTQ+ Switchboard Helpline is a safe space for anyone to openly discuss sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing. Call 0800 0119 100 (Open 10am to 10pm) or email [email protected].

Visit the LGBT+ Switchboard Helpline website.


Woman and Girls Network's sexual violence helpline

Woman and Girls Network's sexual violence helpline is for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. For emotional space and safe talk, call 0808 801 0770 (Monday-Friday: 10am-12.30pm and 2.30pm-4pm and late evening Wednesday: 6pm-9pm).

Visit the Woman and Girls Network's sexual violence helpline website.


Signhealth

Signhealth helps improve Deaf people's health and wellbeing. They offer support for mental health challenges, domestic abuse, and more.

Professionals can refer Deaf people via the Adult Referral Form

Main Office

Text: 078600 33214
Email: [email protected]
Call: 020 3947 2600
Call via SignVideo

Therapy Team

Text: 07984 439473
Email: [email protected]
Call: 07966 976747

Domestic Abuse Team

Text: 07800 003421
Email: [email protected]
Domestic abuse adult referral form
Young Person Referral Form 

Advocacy Team 

Text 07984 439473
[email protected]
Call 07966 976747

Visit the Signhealth website.


Dual Diagnosis Hub

Dual Diagnosis Hub develops and signposts online information, tools and recovery resources for all support groups, including people with dual diagnosis – a co-occurring mental health and addiction issue. Call 0754 599 0335 or email [email protected].

Visit the Dual Diagnosis Hub website.


James’s Place

James’s Place is a free, non-residential therapy and support for men aged 18 and over in suicidal crisis. Support is delivered face to face at one of two centres in Liverpool and London. Call 020 3488 8404 or email [email protected]

Visit the James’s Place website.


SurvivorsUK

SurvivorsUK provides a national online helpline, individual and group counselling for boys, men and non-binary people aged 13+ who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives. They also offer emotional support through the justice system, support for friends and families of survivors, and training for professionals and organisations. Call 0203 598 3898 (Monday to Sunday 12pm to 8pm), chat via SMS text 02033221860 or email [email protected].

Visit the SurvivorsUK website.


Smile of a King

Smile of a King aims to help support Afro-Caribbean boys and men by providing free counselling sessions. If you are interested in receiving counselling, download a counselling referral form and email it to them at: [email protected].

Visit the Smile of a King website.

Last updated: 28 May 2024