Emergency Help

If you’re struggling with your mental health and you feel you’re in a crisis, there is support out there. We have provided a list of organizations you can contact yourself who can give you the necessary support you need to help get your mental health back on track.

  • Age UK

    If you are struggling with the Cost of Living Crisis, Age UK Islington can help. You can call on 020 7281 6018 or email gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk. We have information & advice sessions and drop-ins in venues around the borough.

  • Business Debtline

    If you are struggling to make ends meet at the moment, you aren’t alone. Millions of households are finding it hard to pay for everyday items as prices for essentials like food, gas and electricity have rapidly increased.

  • Candi NHS Camden and Islington

    The price of energy, food and bills are all rising and many of us are feeling worried about our finances

  • The Mix

    If you're under 25, call 0808 808 4994 (3pm–12am every day), request support by email using form on The Mix website or use their crisis text service.

  • National Suicide Prevention

    National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call 0800 689 5652 (open 24/7).

  • Switchboard

    If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, call 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day). Phone operators all identify as LGBT+

  • Papyrus HOPELINEUK

    If you're under 35, struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about someone, call 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), or text 07786 209 697.

  • Nightline

    If you're a student, you can look on the Nightline website to see if your university or college offers a night-time listening service. Nightline phone operators are all students too. Tel: 0207 631 0101.

  • Christians Against Poverty-CAP

    Churches across the UK are committed to tackling the causes of poverty by partnering with CAP providing free debt help and community groups.

  • Citizens Advise Islington

    We give people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

  • Cloudesley

    Cloudesley is an Islington-based charitable trust that makes grants to local people, organisations and churches. We aim to have a significant positive impact on people’s lives

  • Cost of Living Islington Mind

    Many people are having to make adjustments to their budgets and have to make some difficult decisions about their spending. Click the links to support and options.

  • Cripplegate Foundation

    A local, trusted and innovative funder working together with our partners, groups and residents to address poverty and inequality in Islington.

  • Help On Your Doorstep

    Supporting Islington Residents as the Cost of Living Rises. We are here to help. Please get in touch on our website.

  • Islington Council

    Find out how you can get help to manage your money. Please get in touch on our website for free advice.

  • Islington Bangladesh Association

    A self-help group for local Bangladeshi families settled in Islington.

  • Islington Gov

    services and advice that can help, some of which depend on your circumstances. Find information on this page. Please get in touch on our website for free advice.

  • Islington Law Centre

    Our experienced solicitors and caseworkers provide essential specialist advice and other legal services with the help of dedicated volunteers. Please get in touch.

  • Islington People's Rights

    We provide specialist debt advice including negotiating with creditors, dealing with utility bills, benefit overpayments, and assisting with applications for Debt Relief Orders and Bankruptcy.

  • National Debtline

    All our advisers are experts in debt advice and our service is always free. We'll give you all the help and support you need to deal with your debts yourself. Please get in touch.

  • Salary Expert Islington

    30+ years of experience to provide the public and employers with debt advice. Please get in touch so we can help.

  • SHINE - (Seasonal Health Intervention Network)

    Is a fuel poverty referral network and free energy advice service for Londoners.

  • StepChange

    We can help you be free from debt. Please get in touch so we can help.

  • Turn2Us

    We provide information and support to make sure everyone has financial security.

  • We are Islington helpline

    There are services and advice that can help, some of which depend on your circumstances.

Here are some simple coping techniques to try when you’re feeling overwhelmed or distressed. They can be used in any given situation. These coping strategies are free and simple exercises to use to help minimize the symptoms you’re experiencing.