Provides free out-of-hours mental health crisis support. Available 365 days. 

Individuals can simply drop-in or be referred by a professional.

Support includes:

• A non judgemental, safe space to talk about how you're feeling.
• Information, referrals, and signposting to helpful services.
• Drop in sessions for those moments when you really need to talk.
• Planned one to one support, via telephone or in-person.
• Help to create a recovery plan for your future wellbeing.
• Emotional support from trained peer workers with lived experience.
• Telephone interpreter support available for those who may struggle to communicate in English.

Opening hours 

• Weekdays: 6pm – 10pm
• Weekends and bank holidays: 2pm – 6pm

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• Aged 18+
• Resident of Islington

Exclusions

• Adults with dementia who require specialist dementia care services.
• Children or adolescents (under 18 years old).
• Individuals exhibiting violent or aggressive behaviour that poses a risk to themselves, staff, or others.
• People with active suicidal ideation requiring immediate clinical assessment or intervention.
• Individuals requiring detention or assessment under the Mental Health Act, including those detained under Section 136.
• Individuals under the influence of alcohol or substances or individuals that cannot engage with the service due to ongoing substance use (services will manage this on a case-by-case basis).

How to Refer

Locations

The Lantern, Islington