Mental Health Carers

A blog for mental health Carers, including upcoming dates for the monthly SW London online peer support groups.

Support for who self-harm and parents, friends and carers or anyone affected by self-harm.

Beat's POD (Peer support and Online Development) is an online learning platform designed to provide anyone supporting someone with an eating disorder with a space to learn, share experiences and find community through online courses, workshops and forums.

The CAMHS Crisis Line is for CYP or parents/carers concerned about a young person's mental health. The number is 020 3228 5980 Monday to Friday 5.00pm - 11.00pm and Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 9am - 11pm The main mental health crisis line operates outsides of these hours.

Information on the LBS disregard scheme for people who are mentally impaired, for example with dementia and in receipt of a disability benefit. If you need further assistance ask us for a benefit check.

This National Ethnic Mental Health Carer Forum convened to discuss the ongoing challenges faced by minority carers in accessing mental health services. Click the link to see upcoming dates and visit relevant posts listed for news and previous forum summaries.

Free, safe, confidential and anonymous online support mental health service for young people aged between 11 and 21. Young people can get the support and help they need, when it's right for them, through a range of options from self-help articles and forums.

If you - or the person you care for -  is in a mental health crisis, you can contact the Mental Health Support Line on 0800 028 8000 which is staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and can link you to support. 

Off the Record works with children and young people, offer counselling, a helpline and online services to young people aged 11-25, as well as support for parents and carers.

Join other Carers who care for someone with a mental illness in a safe online space on monthly Monday, 4-5.30pm.

Our leading provider of mental health services across south west London. They serve over a million people across the London boroughs of Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth, providing care and treatment through a variety of mental health services for adults and children, both in community and in-patient facilities.

Samaritans is a 24/7 helpline that offers free, confidential and anonymous support to people who are feeling depressed, lonely, suicidal, or just need to talk. Get support by phone on 116123 and if you need to speak to someone in another language, just ask.

The UK 's first 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in crisis. Text Shout at any time to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained volunteer .

Supporting teenage mental health, with lots of useful resources including recommended apps.

Sutton Crisis Café is a non-judgemental service for people in mild to moderate mental health crisis, who just need a safe place to be and someone to listen.

Sutton Mental Health Foundation is a community mental health support service for anyone over the age of 18 living in the London Borough of Sutton. You don't need a formal referral to take advantage of our support services, wellbeing activities & events.

TCF aims to change the lives of marginalised young people through the power of sport, helping young people address social issues such as knife crime, social media inclusion, disability inclusion, youth unemployment and mental health. They run regular activities and an inclusive weekly youth club.

Support and resources for children, teens, parents/ carers and professionals, with lots of information and ideas to support mental health and wellbeing. Includes helpline and webchat for parents.