New multilingual videos promote NHS 111 mental health support
Videos explaining mental health crisis support are now available in commonly spoken languages in south west London, making it easier to access the care you need.
Starring Shikainah Champion, a Psychological Therapist at Sutton Talking Therapies, the videos explain in English, Tamil, Urdu and Hindi how to access urgent mental health support by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option.
At our Trust we want to make it easier for everyone to get the mental health advice and information they need, and to reduce enduring stigma that stops people from seeking help. By filming the videos in common south west London languages, we aim to reach more communities across our five boroughs and ensure that more people know who to turn to when they or someone they know is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Watch and share the videos
You can watch and share these videos by going to our YouTube page:
- Support in a mental health crisis in Tamil
- Support in a mental health crisis in Urdu
- Support in a mental health crisis in Hindi
For urgent help
Call 999 if you think that your life, or that of another person, is at immediate risk.
Call NHS 111 and press 2 for the mental health option. You will be able to speak to a team of mental health specialists who can:
- Provide professional support and advice by phone
- Direct you to the right service for your needs
- Help you to get seen by a professional if you need an urgent assessment and arrange further support if needed.
Find urgent help
Planned changes to urgent support
One 1 October 2026, our current 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line number (0800 028 8000) will transition to NHS 111.
You'll still reach local crisis support teams - the difference is that NHS 111 provides a single, simple and nationally recognised number, making it easier and quicker to access urgent mental health support.
Anyone, of any age, experiencing a mental health crisis, or worried about a friend, family member or someone they support, should call NHS 111 and select the mental health option after this date.
