First Hand is for anyone affected by witnessing a suicide, when they did not know the person who has died. This may be because you happened to be at a particular location, or because your job involves responding to these incidents.
To access First Hand help advice and information visit First Hand website
24/7 online resource.
FACES offers professional and friendly support to help you into work, training or education.
Registered users will receive the following support:
- A team of coaches committed to helping residents find work and develop skills
- Help dealing with barriers to work, such as childcare, housing or benefit advice
- Training and work experience opportunities to build confidence and readiness for work
On your first visit, your Employment Coach will listen to your work history and work out what kind of work, training or education you want to do. They will also ask you about other areas in your life where you need help or want to improve.
They will meet with you at least once a week for up to six months and help you work out your goals. Your coach will meet with you wherever you feel most comfortable – whether that’s at home or in a local café.
If you would like to refer yourself fill in the Resident Registration and Consent Form
To refer someone fill in this referral form
If you have any questions please email or call them. Find contact details below.
Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
Email:[email protected]
Telephone: 020 7361 2070
Visit the RBKC website
DreamArts uses the arts to enable young people to realise their potential.
DreamArts work with young people in London aged 7-25 to empower and inspire them to form stronger connections with each other, their families and build a greater sense of community.
The projects uncover and nurture talents in performance, multimedia, and essential life skills like leadership and communication. Many participants go on to pursue careers in the arts, leveraging their connections with London’s creative industries.
Register your interest in DreamArts to get informed about relevant projects and opportunities here.
If you have any questions about the service please call or email. Find contact details below.
DreamArts is located in Westminster at 34 Grosvenor Gardens, SW1W 0DH and is open to anyone living in London.
Monday to Thursday between 10am and 5.30pm.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 7730 5333
Visit the Dream Arts website
CALM offers a helpline and live chat service available daily from 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year for anyone feeling suicidal.
Please call 0800 585858. The helpline is open 5pm - midnight every day. You can also use the livechat or whatsapp option by accesing CALM website
Helpline and live chat is open from 5pm to midnight every day, 365 days a year.
Telephone: 08005 85858
Visit the CALM website
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children and families.
Access Anna Freud Crisis Messenger
or text AFC to 85258.
The Anna Freud Crisis Messenger test service is available 24/7.
Text: Text AFC to 8525885258
Visit the Anna Freud website
National Domestic Abuse Helpline supports anyone fleeing domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence.
To get support please call 08082 000247, 24/7.
You can also access their online chat and more resources on their website.
Telephone support: 24/7 Monday to Sunday.
Online chat: Monday to Friday between 3pm and 10pm.
Online form: Response within 72 hours.
Telephone: 08082 000247
Visit the National Domestic Abuse Helpline website
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a free phone and online chat service for anyone aged 16 and over in England and Wales who has been affected by any form of sexual violence at any time in their lives. Services are free and confidential.
Telephone call and live chat, the 24/7 Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line is open 24-hours a day, every day of the year. You can call for free on 0808 500 2222 or you can start a free online chat
Available 24/7.
Telephone: 080 8500 2222
Visit the Rape Crisis website
The Single Point of Access is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
The team consists of qualified clinicians who are knowledgeable about different services and options. This helps callers to be directed to the most appropriate service to meet your needs. The team provides advice and guidance through a triage process, where the urgency of care required is assessed. The team also have the ability to make appointments for new referrals to see one of our community mental health teams.
The Single Point of Access works closely, at times of mental health crisis, with NHS crisis resolution teams and partner organisations from across the public and private sectors, to direct you to services most able to aid their recovery.
The Single Point of Access is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. You can call on 08000 234 650 or email [email protected]
Available 24/7.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 08000 234650
Visit the Single Point of Access website.
James's Place offers free, focused, one-to-one therapy which helps men understand and recover from a suicidal crisis. Men referred typically receive six to eight face-to-face sessions with a trained therapist in a calm and peaceful environment.
To refer yourself you can email or call them. Find contact details below.
Appointments take place at 20 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8LP.
Monday to Fridays between 9.30am to 5.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 020 3488 8404
Visit the James's Place website
If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings or are concerned about a young person who might be, please contact Papyrus.
You can call the helpline HOPELINE247 AT 08000 684141 or you can text 88247. It is available 24/7 bank holidays included.
Available 24/7.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 08000 684141 (available 24/7 bank holidays included)
Visit the Papyrus website