Crisis Support
Mind in Haringey is not a crisis service and we cannot help people who may be in serious mental health distress. Please use the following services if you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
999
If someone is at serious risk of death or injury call 999 and ask for police, fire or ambulance
Safe Haven Crisis Support Line
Individuals can call the Safe Haven service: 0800 953 0223 (5pm-8pm daily)
Professionals can refer into service – by completing the referral form & submitting it to: [email protected]
Call your GP
Most surgeries have an out of hours phone number, and you should be able to book an emergency appointment.
Contact your Care Coordinator
or other allocated health professional (e.g. Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN))
Go to A&E
If you are worried you may hurt yourself or someone else without help, go to your nearest accident and emergency department:
Whittington Hospital
0207 288 5216
Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
North Middlesex Hospital
0208 227 2000
Sterling Way, Edmonton, London, N18 1QX
Barnet Hospital
020 8216 4600
Wellhouse Lane , Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 3DJ
Mental Health Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
Can be called 24 hours a day to arrange a visit and assessment, or admission to hospital if necessary.
Haringey 0208 702 6700
Barnet 0208 702 4040
Enfield 0208 702 3800
Maytree – 0207 263 7070
If you are suicidal, Maytree can offer three days of respite care in a safe place. They are based in Finsbury Park. You can only use this service once.
NHS 111
You can call NHS 111 if you or someone you know requires urgent care, but it is not life-threatening – for example, if you have an existing mental health problem and your symptoms get worse, if you experience a mental health problem for the first time, or if someone is talking about wanting to self-harm.
The Samaritans – 116 123 (free)
If you are desperate to talk to someone the Samaritans can help.
Email [email protected]
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – 0800 689 5652
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK offers a supportive listening service to anyone throughout the UK with thoughts of suicide or thoughts of self harm. Open 24/7, anybody is welcome to call if you need to talk.
Haringey Adult Social Services – 0208 489 1400
If a vulnerable adult is at risk of abuse or exploitation, call the Safeguarding Team.
Text IAPT to 80818
Email [email protected]
Information and Advice
If it is not an emergency but you would like information about mental health, advice or emotional support, the following helplines are available:
Mind Info line – 0300 123 3393
Mind provides information on a range of topics including:
- types of mental health problems
- where to get help
- medication and alternative treatments
- advocacy
They will look for details of help and support in your own area.
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (closed on Bank Holidays)
Email [email protected]
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service – 0300 5000 927
Offers practical help on issues such as the Mental Health Act, community care, welfare benefits, debt, criminal justice and carers rights. They also offer general help on living with mental illness, medication, care and treatment.
9:30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday
SANE – 0300 304 7000
A national, out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.
6pm to 11pm every day
Mind Legal Line
Provides legal information and general advice on mental health related law covering:
- mental health
- mental capacity
- community care
- human rights and discrimination/equality related to mental health issues
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (closed on Bank Holidays)
Email [email protected]
Author: Camilla Bonnar
Posted on: 4th June 2020
