From 14 May 2026, people across North East London will be able to text 07860 009642 to reach NHS 111’s mental health crisis support service.
Patients can text 07860 009642 for urgent mental health support.
A member of the NHS 111, Option 2 team will respond as soon as they can. They will provide psychological support and signpost to services that can offer mental health support.
This service is available for anyone who would rather text than call. For many people, words may be too difficult to say out loud, or they may not want to be overheard making a confidential phone call.
