Do you need mental health support? Lambeth has many places that can help.
Lambeth & Southwark Mind Helpline and Lambeth Single Point of Access can help direct you to local mental health support.
COIN Community Information Network is for Lambeth adults with long term health conditions who are looking for paid work, to move closer to their vocational goals, or to find social and leisure activities to enjoy.
Confidential telephone and email support for people experiencing mental health problems, family, professionals and the community. Information and advice to help you find the right support. Part of Lambeth Advice Services.
Lambeth Older Adults Community Mental Health Team provides support for all adults over the age of 65 (or those living with a diagnosis of dementia) and can be contacted directly.
Lambeth Single Point of Access helps adults aged 18 to 65 get the right mental health support. Contact them if you need more support than your GP can provide.
- You can refer yourself to the service
- A friend or family member can refer you
- Your GP can refer you
- Visit website or call for more information.
Low cost telephone or online counselling available. Visit website or call for more information.
Lambeth Talking Therapies Service offers free support to people aged 18 and over. You can refer yourself using the online form or telephone. They aim to call back within 48 hours. Your GP can also refer you.
Low-cost counselling for people on low income, state benefits; students aged over 18 and those registered as disabled. The Awareness Centre is a partner of Lambeth Talking Therapies. Offering online and telephone appointments.
New, low-cost counselling and psychotherapy service. Offering face-to-face sessions in Elephant & Castle, and online. They offer weekly sessions on an open-ended basis. The fee is £35 per session. New clients can self-refer via the website by booking an assessment.
Free counselling and support for Spanish and Portuguese speaking people.
Low-cost counselling for anyone with a London postcode. Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service for refugees and asylum-seekers. You can self-refer or an agency can refer you via the website, or via Lambeth Talking Therapies.
If you, or someone you know, are having a serious mental health crisis, contact the organisations listed here.
If you, a family member, or friend need urgent help, contact the free South London & Maudsley mental health support line or visit the website.
The Evening Sanctuary is a free service providing short-term support to Lambeth residents experiencing a mental health crisis. Visit website or call for more information about referrals.
Free, confidential, support for people experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. Leave a message to request a callback. Email or Textcare support also available.
Free, confidential, telephone support for people experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.
A free, out-of-hours, crisis helpline providing peer support for adults experiencing a mental health crisis in Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark.
Free support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. You can self-refer, or someone can refer you.
Free, confidential, support for young people aged under 19 years. Online, telephone, email and other support available.
Kooth is an online anonymous site for children and young people aged 10-25 years looking for mental health support. Includes, discussion boards, chat with team members and other young people.
Mosaic Clubhouse Young Adults Programme offers support and activities for people aged between 16 and 30 experiencing mental health issues. Visit website or call for more information about how to join.
OASIS offers advice, support and treatment for young people suffering mental distress aged 14 to 35 and living in south London. See website for information about referrals.
A confidential helpline for young people struggling with suicidal thoughts.
A youth health centre for people aged 11 to 20. Offering face-to-face, online, and telephone appointments.
Winston's Wish offers free emotional and practical bereavement support to children and young people up to the age of 25, their families, and those who care for them. Freephone helpline.
Up to nine months free support to help you manage your mental health, access therapy, or work with your employer to make adjustments to help your mental health at work. Apply online or phone.
Southside Rehabilitation Association help people experiencing mental health issues back into work. Support with accessing adult education, work placements, and training.
Good Thinking offers digital mental health support for Londoners. Their website has free tools and apps to help you manage common mental health problems like stress, poor sleep, and low mood.
People with lived experience of mental illness are involved in running these services.
Free, peer-led creative sessions promoting wellbeing. Including personal mosaic and ceramic projects. Email to book.
Free Connect & Do online and face to face workshops and activities. Supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs.
The Dragon Café creatively explores the experience of mental illness, recovery, and well-being. Free workshops include singing, dance, wellbeing activities, and hot food.
Free, peer support for Lambeth residents aged 16 and above who have a mental health condition. The Information Hub can signpost you to other local services.