Statement on violent disorder
Urgent support Wednesday, 7 August 2024
The racist violence which is taking place across the UK is profoundly shocking and distressing. There is no place in our society for violence, racism and Islamophobia which we have been witnessing.
We know that these events are causing real distress and anxiety for many people across London, particularly those from racialised and minoritised communities. Nobody’s mental health and wellbeing should suffer because of who they are or where they live.
If you’re struggling with everything that is going on right now, remember – there is help available. You’re not alone.
These organisations have links to some providers of mental health support:
Bayo, hosted by the Ubele Initiative CIC, is a digital directory that hosts Black-led initiatives, community groups and mental health services.
The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN) is the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage.
The Muslim Youth Helpline is contactable any day of the week between 4pm and 10pm, call 0808 808 2008.
There is also support and help from the following listening and online services:
Samaritans are here to listen at any time of the day or night, call 116 123.
Shout’s 24/7 crisis text support is there when you need immediate assistance, text “SHOUT” to 85258 to start a conversation.
Mind’s support line is open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, call 0300 102 1234.
Good Thinking is London’s online wellbeing service that supports anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep problems and other concerns.
Thrive LDN’s Help Yourself and Others focuses on things that enable good wellbeing, alongside free wellbeing training opportunities.
“We have more in common than that which divides us.”
London is full of amazing people who have come together for each other during the most challenging of times. Examples of kindness and connection can be found right across our city.
Thrive LDN and Good Thinking will continue to support those Londoners, organisations, and regional partners who are making a difference to those in their local community and beyond; working towards our shared mission of ensuring everyone living or working in London is treated fairly and can live a happy and healthy life.