The NELFT Mental Health Direct Helpline for mental health concerns, advice or signposting is available 24/7 on 0800 995 1000.

NHS Urgent Advice Line is available 24/7 on dialing 111. 

There is a Mental Health HUB Goodmayes that provides services to Waltham Forest patients, this can include walk-in services, they can be contacted on 0300 555 1200.

Samaritans Helpline is 0208 520 9191  or  116 123.

Alcohol or Drug misuse for advice that is free and confidential in Waltham Forest CGL can be reached on 0203 828 9600.

Access and assessment teams offer advice and assessments for mental health conditions your local team is 0800 995 1000.

Attending A&E should be considered as a last resort in case of crisis or acute distress or when the above contacts are insufficient. 

From 2 April 2024, people living in Waltham Forest will be able to call 111 and select option 2, putting them through to a fully trained and qualified mental health professional team. This is a freephone number that provides urgent health advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to people of all ages.