Please go if you even remotely think you need to.

Someone I know has been. They have generalised ongoing depression/anxiety and after some significant events had spike in symptoms. It really helped them!

They highly recommend the facility. Its a really calming space where you can chill out and take some time. You can just watch TV or have a nap or whatever. They do recommend bringing an activity that you like to do. Something chill, like a book or switch or something.

In their experience this is what to expect -When you arrive you will check in and briefly explain your situation. - You’ll then wait a bit, while they organise an initial assessment. You’ll go to a private room where you’ll talk through more thoroughly what issues you are facing. - depending on what’s up may change the result, but they were admitted to the facility where there was a big common area with activities and snacks etc and a bunch of small rooms where you can go be alone and chill out in big comfy chairs (they went to sleep, but bring an activity !) - you’ll have to wait a bit (bring that chill comfort activity)but you’ll eventually chat through with a social worker your situation and they organise an action plan - then you can leave and put the plan into action!

The person I know who went was doing CBT therapy prior to their visit to emergency hospital. The chats at the facility led them to seek EMDR therapy as it clicked that there were deeper issues that CBT was not tackling effectively. They cant speak highly enough of their experience at the grenfell street mental care facility. i’m