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Domestic violence support
If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic violence, help is available.
For emergencies
Dial 999.
If you're in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and then press 55. You'll be transferred to the relevant police force who will help you without you having to speak.
For non-emergencies
Dial 101 for support. You can also call:
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Open 24 hours a day
You can also visit Angelou for free and confidential support available to you.
Mental health and wellbeing
If you need support with your mental health and wellbeing or someone to talk to, please call your GP or contact:
Every Mind Matters - an NHS service offering a free online personal Mind Plan, including simple tips and advice for to support your mental wellbeing during Coronavirus
Community Living Well - services for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Kensington and Chelsea
The NHS Single Point of Access Line
Phone: 0800 0234 650
Open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday
The Samaritans
Phone: 0330 094 5717
Freephone: 116 123
Open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday
The Listening Place
Phone: 020 3906 7676
Open 9am to 9pm, Monday to Sunday
You can call NHS 111 if you or someone you know needs urgent care, but it's not life threatening
Help when you're feeling low
If you or someone you know is feeling like life is not worth living, or if you've been bereaved by suicide, you don't have to struggle alone. There are a number of organisations that can help when you need it most, including services listed above. A good place to start is your GP.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
CALM supports men in Kensington and Chelsea of any age who are down, in crisis or need to talk. Support is via their helpline, webchat and website.
Last updated: 21 January 2026