Unfortunately, NHS talking Therapies staff are unable to offer immediate support and we are not a crisis service.
If you live in Camden or Islington and need urgent support due to concerns about harming yourself, or others, you can call the local NHS Crisis team on 0800 917 3333 or NHS 111. See the following link for more information about getting help in a crisis- https://www.camdenandislingtontalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/camden-islington/crisis-support/
In addition to the above, you can contact your GP for an emergency appointment, the Samaritans on 116 123 or you can attend your local accident and emergency department.
If you are located outside of the boroughs of Camden and Islington, then please use the following link to locate your local urgent crisis service: www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline - this applies to England services only.
If you feel in immediate risk of harm from anyone else, please call the Police on 999.
If you are the victim of domestic violence and need support, there are specialist services you can refer to:
If you live in Islington, you can contact Solace for advice and support: Start here if you need help - Solace Womens Aid
If you live in Camden, you can self-refer to Camden Safety Net for practical support in managing ongoing abuse: Get support from Camden Safety Net - Camden Council
There is also the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 - more information about this organisation can be found here- https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
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Talking therapies offers brief goal focussed treatment for symptoms of depression and anxiety. If you are looking for a formal diagnostic assessment or medication for a mental health condition such as,
Bipolar disorder, psychosis, personality disorder, please contact your GP and request that they refer you for a specialist diagnostic assessment.
Or for neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD or Autism please contact your GP and ask for a referral to the Neurodevelopmental Disorders service in the trust: https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/service-details/service/neuro-developmental-disorders-ndd-120/
Or if you are wanting to discuss medication for your mental health or any other condition, please contact your GP.
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If you are currently under the care of another NHS health service or having talking therapies elsewhere, you would be required to have completed this treatment before accessing our service.
If you are currently under the care of another NHS service or in therapy elsewhere and think you would benefit from a referral to our service, it may be best to raise this with the person you are seeing to discuss a possible referral and consider what their recommendations are (i.e. do they think what we offer is likely to be helpful for what you need help with?)
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In general, we are unable to directly help with practical issues and instead advocacy or specialist support services can be more helpful.
If you are seeking help for a practical issue, it may be helpful to apply to local organisations that offer social prescribing support. They can offer support regarding housing, debt, social needs and work as examples. In Islington, AGE UK offer this support to residents aged 16+: Age UK Islington | About us and Help On Your Doorstep: Help on Your Doorstep
If you live in Camden, AGE UK offer this support to residents aged 16+: Welcome to Age UK Camden or you could make a self-referral to WISH Plus via the Camden Council website WISH Plus - Camden Council
You may also wish to speak to your GP to explore your options, and they can refer you to a ‘Social Prescriber’- A social prescriber is a professional who helps residents access activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social, and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.
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