Crisis Support
Newham CAMHS Services & Resources: Mental Health & Crisis
Service users are encouraged to know their local A&E Hospital so that they can contact them in a crisis.
Service users can find their local A&E using the link provided:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service
A 24/7 helpline offering counselling and confidential advice to under 19s to talk through any issues they're going through.
Age Range: Under 19 year olds
Contact Details:
0800 1111
There is also a live online chat and other forms of contact that can be found here: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/
Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support
Weblink: https://www.childline.org.uk/
A helpline for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. They provide a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else's ability to stay safe.
Age Range: Under 35 year olds
Contact Details:
0800 068 4141
Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support
A 24/7 helpline offering support to people living in Newham who experience a mental health crisis.
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Details:
0207 771 5888
Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support
Weblink: There is no specific website for this service
A helpline that can advise what to do next if you believe you need medical help. They will not offer a diagnosis but will direct to the best place to get help for your symptoms.
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Details:
111
Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support
Weblink: https://111.nhs.uk/
A 24/7 free crisis line for those needing support. Volunteers will listen and help callers talk through their concerns, worries, and troubles.
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Details:
116 123
Referral Details: No referral required, service users can call the number above for support or alternatively use the email address provided
Weblink: https://www.samaritans.org/
The YoungMinds Crisis Messenger text service provides free 24/7 crisis support across the UK to those experience a mental health crisis and who need support.
Age Range: Unlisted but young people and parents and mentioned
Contact Details:
Text YM to 85258 or alternatively call 0207 089 5050
Referral Details: No referral required, service users can text "YM" to the above number or call the longer number if preferable
Weblink: https://www.helpandkindness.co.uk/service/87/YoungMinds-Crisis-Messenger
Counselling
Online counselling for 10-16 year olds offered on a digital platfor. Kooth is an anonymous site which helps children and young people to feel safe and confident in exploring their concerns and seeking professional support. Kooth.com is an online application removing the need for Apple/Android accounts, data requirements and the stigma of mental health apps on devices.
Age Range: 10 - 16 years old
Contact Details:
0203 398 9048
Referral Details: There is no referral or waiting list and the service is 24/7. Service users can simply join/sign up using the web link below
Weblink: www.kooth.com
A free confidential psychological support service for residents of Newham. Newham Talking Therapies provde NHS psychological therapies to help with common mental health challenges. They support with a range of problems such as anxiety and depression by providing a range of different types of psychological support.
Age Range: 18+ or 16+ if not in full time education
Contact Details:
0208 175 1770
Referral Details: For residents of Newham. Online self referral can be completed here: https://gateway.mayden.co.uk/referral-v2/a02250cc-9548-480f-9fa6-1c96704e8604
Weblink: http://www.newhamtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
Service Users/families are recommended to contact their school to see if they have a School Counsellor who may be able to support them.
General Mental Health
There are a number of CAMHS workshops that service users can sign up to using Eventbrite.
Sign up on Eventbrite using the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/newham-camhs-workshops-23209370238
Online Pop-Up CAMHS offers direct contact for 40 minutes to approachable mental health clinicians (Psychologists and systemic Psychotherapists) from Newham CAMHS, who are online and ready to meet service users and answer any questions they may have about meeting a young person's emotional and behavioural needs. Both parents/carers and young people can attend.
Age Range: 0 - 18 years old
Contact Details:
Sign up on Eventbrite using the link below
Referral Details: For families and Young People who are NOT currently getting a service from Newham CAMHS. Sign up on Eventbrite using the link below.
PTSD
A free, 24/7 helpline that supports victims of crime and traumatic incidents.
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Details:
0808 1689 111 (alternatively there is a live chat available on the website using the link below)
Referral Details: There is no referral. Service users can call the number above for support, or use the live chat on the website using the link below
Weblink: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/help-and-support/get-help
UK Trauma Council provide support for children who have been through traumatic events. They support professionals, communities, and policy makers through developing resources, guidance, and training in responding to traumatic events that impact on children and young people.
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Details:
Everything is done via the website (see below)
Referral Details: There is no referral. Resources and training can be accessed on the website