NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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116 123
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Samaritans
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jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
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0121 522 7007
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Rethink Mental Illness
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info@rethink.orgTower Hamlets Talking Therapies
This is a free confidential psychology and counselling service that can offer help and support with a range of common mental health problems such as anxiety, low mood, emotional issues, eating disorders, pre-birth and postnatal issues, relationship issues, employment issues, bereavement, etc. It offers psychological interventions to people with long-term conditions and those adjusting to a change in their life such as a medical diagnosis, disability, unemployment, retirement, or family circumstances.
You can refer yourself directly by phone or via the website.
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020 8475 8080
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www.towerhamletstalkingtherapies.nhs.ukRecovery College
The City and Hackney Recovery College provides and supports peoples wellbeing and recovery journey through learning, education and self-care taught classes.
Our courses are designed to give students the tools they need to manage their conditions and for families, friends, carers, staff and members of the public to better understand mental health conditions and support people in their recovery journey.
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City & Hackney Recovery CollegeMind
Even though 1 in 4 people have mental health problems, most of us don’t get the help we need. This has to change. We’re Mind. We’re here to fight for mental health. For support, for respect, for you.
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MindTalk Changes
We offer a wide range of tried and tested talking therapies. These involve talking with a trained professional to help you work out how to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes.
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Free NHS Therapy – City & Hackney, LondonThe Crisis Café Hackney
We work directly with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in 11 areas across England, Scotland and Wales. We provide practical one-to-one support to help people access benefits, healthcare services, employment opportunities, and more. Our main aim is to relieve the huge pressure of homelessness, by helping people find safe and affordable homes as quickly as possible.
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Crisis homelessness charityHeads Up
Heads Up work with people under 35 living in City & Hackney with At Risk Mental States (ARMS) – at risk of developing psychosis. Provide evidence-based psychosocial interventions in line with NICE guidelines: specialist assessment; key working; psychological therapy; employment and education support; medical reviews.
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Heads Up- Hackney Early DetectionSide by Side
Side by Side is a supportive online community where you can feel at home talking about your mental health and connecting with others.
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Side by Side5 to Thrive
Five simple steps that can have a huge impact on your mental health and wellbeing.
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5 to ThriveCALM
(Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a helpline for young males aged 16 to 35, suffering from depression and low self-esteem. They offer counselling, advice and information.
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0808 802 58 58
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Side by SideHackney Council’s Supported Employment Service
Hackney Council’s Supported Employment Service host fortnightly virtual Work & Wellbeing sessions focused on building employability skills, developing strategies to support general health & wellbeing and aims to promote positive mental health.
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