Help and Support during Coronavirus
It’s okay to not be okay
We all need some help sometimes and particularly at the moment as we navigate
through the Coronavirus Pandemic we may need extra support.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, at risk of abuse or experiencing financial
hardship there are people you can speak to.
Practical Support
If you just want to chat to someone or need general help with shopping, collecting prescriptions or odd jobs phone New Gen 0208 309 6056 (10am – 7pm every day) or email hello@newgen.org.uk or fill in the form at the bottom of this page.
Mental Health
Mental Health Foundation – provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities. www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Mind – mental health charity. Phone 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm) www.mind.org.uk
PAPYRUS – youth suicide prevention society. Phone 0800 068 4141 (Mon-Fri 9am-10pm, Weekends and Bank Holidays 2pm-10pm) www.papyrus-uk.org
Samaritans – confidential support for people experiencing feelings of despair or distress. Phone 116123 (free 24 hour helpline) www.samaritans.org.uk
SANE – emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness and their families and carers. www.sane.org.uk/support
YoungMinds – a charity dedicated to children’s mental health. Parent’s helpline phone 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm) www.youngminds.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care – support for grief and bereavement. Phone 0808 808 1677 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm) www.cruse.org.uk
Evergreen Telephone Befriending Service – for those older members of our community who would like to chat to someone during the week. (Phone 01322 431765 or email info@evergreencarebexley.org)
Domestic Violence
NSPCC – child protection charity. Phone 0808 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child). 0800 1111 (Childline’s 24 hour helpline) for children. www.nspcc.org.uk
Refuge – advice on dealing with domestic abuse. Phone 0808 2000 247 (24 hour helpline) www.refuge.org.uk
Community Support
Bexley’s Coronavirus helpline 020 3045 5398 (8am-8pm everyday) www.bexley.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you do need to talk to someone don’t put it off… it’s good to talk…
Do you need any practical help? Let us know here:
