Mental Health and Substance Misuse
Below is a list of helpful resources regarding suicide:
Camden Crisis Sanctuary - a free service open to people aged 18+ years of age who live in Camden or have visited mental health services in the borough.
Camden Crisis Sanctuary is open from 5-11pm, Monday – Sunday, 365 days a year. Last admission for walk-ins is 10:30pm. The service is open over Christmas for those in need of crisis support.
Camden Council Corporate Suicide Prevention Action Plan -This action plan is part of a strategy to reduce the risk of a workplace suicide. The term ‘workplace suicide’ is understood to be a suicide in or outside the workplace, which may involve an employee or contractor, a family member or close friend of an employee or contractor. It may also concern a Camden resident we are supporting as well as a key supplier or partner.
iCope Camden and Islington website contains useful information about service options and the range of help that is available if someone is experiencing a mental health crisis.
Hub of Hope - The Hub of Hope is the country's first nationwide mental health database, which brings help and support together in one place. The app will help people to find much needed support using their phone's location to find key services and organisations.
SOBS, Survivors of bereavement by suicide – Work to meet the needs and overcome the isolation experienced by people over 18 who have been bereaved by suicide.
Papyrus - Provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person.
Camden Care Choices offers information regarding additional support services within Camden including support provided by the London Irish Centre.
Suicide Bereavement UK Website – Suicide Bereavement UK is a website designed to support various audiences, including those who have been affected by suicide and need to identify the right support and key resources, it also provides training and bespoke crisis consultation for employers.
Samaritans Freephone 116 123 – This service provides 24-hour confidential emotional support.
Stay Alive App – The Stay Alive app is suicide prevention app full of useful information to help someone stay safe, it can be used if a person is feeling suicidal or if there are concerns about someone who may be considering suicide.