Richmond, Kingston &
West London M.E. Group

ME is a very real physical illness, but its devastating effects can, not surprisingly, lead to episodes of despair and depression. This experience is not uncommon for those suffering from chronic illness.

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If you are concerned about someone else, LISTEN and, if appropriate, maybe suggest they seek help from the Samaritans, or another organisation on the list below.

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Feelings of despair? Thinking About Suicide?

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Telephone Numbers in Emergency

(nb: as in life, some people understand ME, some less so. If you find yourself on the phone to someone who doesn’t understand ME, end the call and try phoning again to get a different person)

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Samaritans: free 24 hours 

Phone: 116 123

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Campaign Against Living Miserably:  5pm – midnight daily.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58

Also has LiveChat and WhatsApp options

 

Saneline: 4pm–10pm.

​Phone: 0300 304 7000

 

NHS: 111 or 999

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ME Association helpline: Mon-Fri 10.00am–5pm; Thu late night until 9pm; Sat 10am - 12 noon).

Phone: 0808 801 0484 

 

ME Association 'Time to Talk' - With Rev. Neil Barrett 

If you would like a 30 minute Zoom call with Neil, please email katharine.leat@meassociation.org.uk and they will get back to you to arrange an appointment.

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Somewhere to go in a crisis

 

Take a look at our list of Crisis Cafes, covering London, Surrey and NE Hampshire

 

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Further Useful Resources​

 

Befrienders Worldwide

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Mind  — ideas for planning in a crisis.

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Mind, Kingston

Phone: 020 8255 3939 — counselling.

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