The East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), along with neighbouring north east London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), have worked together to give people more ways to get mental health crisis support, not just by phone.
Text ‘help’ to 07860 009642 for urgent mental health support. You can send a blank message or text anything if you can’t find the words.
A member of the NHS 111, Option 2 team will respond as soon as they can. They will provide psychological support and signpost to services that can offer mental health support.
This service is available for anyone who would rather text than call. For many people, words may be too difficult to say out loud, or they may not want to be overheard making a confidential phone call.
If you have questions about the service, you can contact the Associate Director for Community Services, Melanie King, via elft.communications@nhs.net
