If you are think you are experiencing mental illness, the first step is to visit your GP.
You will then be referred to the Oxleas Trust who will arrange for you to see a psychiatrist.
Once your problem has been diagnosed, a care programme will be developed based on your needs.
Need to talk to someone now?
Anyone needing telephone counselling can get help by calling Careline on 0845 122 8622.
This service is available on weekdays from 10am to 4pm and 7pm to 10pm. You can find out more by visiting the Careline website in the Useful links menu to the right.
Greenwich MIND also offers a telephone counselling service on weekdays from 10am to 5pm. Their phone number is 020 8853 1735.
Emergency help
Outside of these hours, emergency help is available.
Vulnerable adults
A vulnerable adult is someone who is over the age of 18 and may have trouble protecting themselves against abuse or injury, because of illness or disability.
If you are a vulnerable adult in this situation, or if you are concerned about a vulnerable adult, see our Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults information leaflet for more information about who to contact for help.
Further information
Mental health services in the borough are provided by the Oxleas NHS Trust and the local MIND association.
You can find out more about contacting these organisations by visiting their websites in the Useful links menu to the right.