Support Available for People in Crisis
Bexley Crisis Cafe
A safe and friendly place for anyone experiencing severe emotional or psychological distress. Meet others with shared experiences and access support from mental health professionals.
Open 6pm–10pm every evening, including bank holidays at Mind in Bexley, 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath DA6 8DS
Dartford Safe Haven
Out-of-hours mental health support for anyone aged 18+ in Kent.
Open daily 6pm–11pm at 18 Hythe Street, Dartford, DA1 1BX.
Call: 07967 876695 / 07967 876699
Email: dartford.mhm@nhs.net
GETTING HELP IN AN EMERGENCY
When you feel unable to keep yourself (or others) safe and need immediate help, CALL 999 or take yourself to your nearest hospital Accident and Emergency Department.
Don’t know what to do? Call 111. free from any phone and select the mental health option (Option 2) to connect with a 24/7 NHS mental health crisis line.
In both the above cases please request an urgent mental health assessment
You can also ring The Samaritans and talk with someone 24 hours a day on 116 123 – free from any phone.
If you need support, but you are not at immediate risk:
If you do not think you are going to act on your feelings and thoughts immediately, or in the next 24 hours, then contact:
- National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK: 0800 587 0800/0800 689 0800
- Contact your GP or out-of-hours service for an emergency appointment
- Bexley Crisis Cafe – Open 6pm-10pm every day at 2a Devonshire Rd, Bexleyheath
