While you wait

Togetherall — free support, available right now

Talking to someone can help, even if you're not ready to talk to people you know. Togetherall is a free, anonymous online community you can access instantly, 24/7 — no waiting, no referral. Share what's on your mind with others facing similar challenges, any time of day or night. It's safe, monitored around the clock by mental health clinicians, and comes with self-help courses and resources on things like anxiety, low mood and stress.

Free for 16+ residents of Richmond, Kingston, Croydon, Wandsworth, Merton and Sutton. Register with your postcode in minutes.

Learn more about Togetherall at: https://bit.ly/3QARudP

 

Silvercloud

We can arrange for you to have access to SilverCloud. This is an online platform allowing you access to self-help materials that can support you to begin to work towards your recovery while you wait. Please email kingstontalkingtherapies@swlstg.nhs.uk if you do not already have access to SilverCloud, or if you have lost your PIN code to enter the platform. 

 

Every mind matters is a free online service that supports Londoners to look after their mental health and wellbeing in a way that works for them. It shows simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift mood and sleep better. Every mind matters is available 24/7 on any device. It provides a range of resources all of which have been reviewed and approved by a clinical specialist.

The Recovery College run by South West London & St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust was the UK's first mental health recovery study and training college. It provides a range of courses and resources for patients, families, friends, carers and staff. The college aims to support people become experts in their own self-care and wellbeing. The courses are run by peer trainers (people with lived experience of mental health challenges) and mental health professionals. The courses vary in length from a single three-hour session to an eight-week course. They are delivered both online and in person. To find out more about the Recovery College, the courses it offers and to enrol, please click here.

The Recovery Cafés offer a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for those who are struggling to cope. You do not need to book and can just turn up to get some support. They are open 6:00pm and 11:00pm Monday – Friday and noon to 11:00pm Saturday, Sunday and every bank holiday.

• Hestia’s Recovery Café: 966 Garratt Lane, London SW17 0ND.  Email: recoverycafe@hestia.org or call 07794 394 920
• Sunshine Recovery Café: 296a Kingston Rd, London SW20 8LX. Email: info@sunshinerecoverycafe.org or call 07908 436 617
• Twickenham Recovery Hub: 32 Hampton Road, London TW2 5QB. Email: recoveryhub@rbmind.org or call 020 3137 9755
• Kingston Recovery Hub: Alfriston Centre, 3 Berrylands Road, London KT5 8RB. Email: recoveryhub@rbmind.org or call 020 3137 9755

If you need urgent support, please click here