Service updates The Council remains committed to delivering vital services to residents during this time, including to Camden’s families and children, older adults, and tenants and leaseholders. For the latest updates, check camden.gov.uk/coronavirus
Safe and free online mental health support for young people
Camden Council and the NHS have partnered up with online counselling experts Kooth, to bring their free online wellbeing and mental health care services to young people in Camden aged 11 to 18. The service allows children and young people to chat to a qualified counsellor, through instant messaging, via an online drop-in or booked session.
Young people are also encouraged to write their own articles, read It was a mistake the first Now if I don’t do wh articles by other young people, participate in moderated online forums he’ll share the and keep track of their mental health and wellbeing through online journals and goal trackers. Kooth is brought to Camden by XenZone, the UK’s leading experts in digital mental health, and the joint young people’s health and wellbeing commissioning team for north central London. The service does not have any waiting lists or thresholds and does not require referrals. Young people can visit kooth.com and sign up now.
Support for people experiencing domestic abuse and violence Camden Council’s dedicated team, Camden Safety Net, is providing additional support – such as increased contact and safety plans – for anyone who is experiencing domestic abuse or who feels unsafe at this time, and to their families.
In an emergency always call 999. If you feel you may be overheard, stay silent on the phone and the call will be forwarded to an operating system. Press 55 and the operator will then transfer the call to the relevant police force as an emergency.
You can contact the Camden Safety Net team in confidence on 020 7974 2526, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm, at camdensafetynet@camden.gov.uk or visit the website camden.gov.uk/domestic-violence
For deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired residents, you can send a SMS message to 999. Visit emergencysms.net for more information.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of those who use this service, staff will no longer be based out in the community.
For non-emergency matters requiring police assistance please call 101.
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