The coronavirus pandemic is placing extra mental health strain on children, young people and their families. We have fully trained professionals to support you for this or any other mental health concern you may have. 24/7 Emergency mental health crisis care is available by calling the following numbers:

• If you live in City & Hackney call 020 8432 8020
• If you live in Luton call NHS 111
• If you live in Newham call 020 7771 5888
• If you live in Tower Hamlets call 020 7771 5807
• If you live in Bedfordshire call NHS 111

If necessary, the crisis line contacts above can divert young people to be seen by CAMHS nurses outside of A&E between 9am-9pm Monday to Friday (East London & Bedfordshire / Luton) and 8am-8pm (East London) and 10am-8pm (Bedfordshire / Luton) on weekends and public holidays. Outside these hours the crisis telephone staff will offer advice and arrange an urgent assessment if needed.

Help is also available at the following Accident & Emergency (A&E) departments if you need medical treatment or are struggling to keep yourself safe in the present moment: