All About: Mental Health Services in Kingston
From NHS mental health services to community counselling, crisis helplines, and wellbeing groups, explore trusted options to get the right help when you need it most. Everyone’s journey is different, and the resources below are here to make it easier for you to take that first step and connect with the right support, close to home.
If you need urgent help for your mental health
If you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health, you can now contact your local crisis service by calling:
111 Option 2 for Mental Health
South West London St George's Mental Health Crisis line on 0800 028 8000 if you live in Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton or Wandsworth
Only call 999 or go to A&E if someone's life is at risk - for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose, or you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe.
Visit a Recovery Cafe - walk-in help
If you are struggling with how you are feeling or feel at risk of going into crisis, your local Recovery Café can help. Recovery Cafés are a free walk-in out of hours service where you can talk to people who will understand and help you.
You don’t need a referral or an appointment to visit. You can ring ahead if you need any support getting there or would like to speak with a member of staff first.
Kingston Talking Therapies
If you're struggling with how you’re feeling, you're not alone — and support is available right here in Kingston. NHS Talking Therapies offer a free, confidential space to talk through things like anxiety, low mood, or stress with trained professionals who understand. Whether you’re finding it hard to cope or just feel like something isn’t quite right, these services can help you make sense of what you’re going through and find ways to feel better.
"When my doctor recommended group therapy I didn’t think it would help, but agreed anyway and it has been life changing. Now that I have the tools to solve worries and problems myself, everything that was worrying me before has been resolved + I am excited about the future." Kingston Talking Therapies Service User
Connected Kingston
Connected Kingston can also help you find support and activities in your local community which may help improve your health and wellbeing. The online directory lists a number of voluntary and community groups around the borough of Kingston where you could meet new people and become more involved your local community.
Mind in Kingston
Mind in Kingston is dedicated to supporting people in the borough who are experiencing mental health difficulties. They offer a range of free and low-cost services tailored to individual needs, including one-to-one peer support, counselling, wellbeing workshops, and advocacy.
Whether you're living with a diagnosed mental health condition or simply finding life challenging, Mind in Kingston provides a safe, non-judgemental space to get help. Their services are open to adults of all backgrounds, and you can refer yourself directly — no GP referral needed.
Weekly Drop-in Cafes
Wednesdays, 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm, Kingston Welcare 53-55 Canbury Park Rd
Thursdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Alfriston Outreach Service, 3 Berrylands Rd, Surbiton
OK Rehab
OK Rehab specialises in local drug and alcohol rehab and addiction treatment. Free of charge OK Rehab provides advice on both private and public treatment options, offering judgement free support and guidance to help you find treatment that suits your needs.
Visit OK Rehab for a range of resources from advice about finding the addiction treatment that is right for you or information for friends, families and colleagues.
Tellmi
Tellmi is a safe, anonymous app for young people. You can talk to people your age who get what you are going through. This inclusive digital community, where young people can help themselves and each other, is moderated to keep you safe, with on-hand counsellors for extra support.
Mental health support for carers in Kingston
If you’re a carer in Kingston looking for support, there are local services here to help you manage your wellbeing and access the information you need.
Kingston Carers Network
418 Ewell Road, Surbiton, KT6 7HF
Tel: 020 3031 2757
Email: admin@kingstoncarers.org.uk
Kingston Mental Health Carers Forum
55 Selwood Road Hook, Chessington KT9 1 PT
Tel: 07983 063578
Email: info@kmhcf.org.uk
Helplines
Samaritans offer confidential non-judgemental emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. For English and Welsh speakers. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (it may take several days to receive a reply by email).
SANEline offers specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Call 0300 304 7000 (every day of the year, from 4pm – 10.30pm).
Papyrus provides confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person. Call 0800 068 4141, text 07860 039967 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org. The line is open 24 hours every day of the year, including weekends and bank holidays.
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably. Call 0800 58 58 58 (open daily 5pm - midnight).
Looking for something different?
If you've not found the support you want here, get in contact with our team. Leave a message with your contact email/phone number, and we get back to you within 72 hours.
Email: info@healthwatchkingston.org.uk
Phone: 020 3326 1255
