Distressed or in crisis? Call SLaM  24 hour Mental Health Crisis Helpline: 0800 731 2864 (Option 1)

Emotional support and advice for those affected by urgent mental health issues, at any time of the day or night. It is open to everyone: both children and adults of all ages, and to people who haven’t previously accessed mental health services. Getting Help in a Crisis - Croydon leaflet with information for anyone in Croydon who needs urgent mental health support. 
 

NHS 111 Mental Health Help: Call 111 (Option 2) for First Response Service (24-hour, 7 days a week service for people in a mental health crisis) for anyone, of any age who is registered with a GP in South West London. Specially trained mental health staff will discuss with you your mental health care needs – instead of you having to go to an accident and emergency department at your hospital. 

Any local resident can call us. You do not have to be a patient. If a person is at immediate risk of harm, call 999. 

How to get help in a mental health crisis: W: www.slam.nhs.uk/crisis. 

Advice on  mental health, medication and help with accessing information and services: 
W: www.slam.nhs.uk

Getting help in a mental health crisis - Croydon Poster 

Distressed or in crisis - poster

Crisis Tri Fold leaflet - Croydon

Easier read and large print leaflets

Brief crisis leaflet

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