Lewisham College's safeguarding team will be available on Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 December 2022 before breaking for the winter holidays. They will return on Tuesday 3 January 2023. Please use the contact details below.
020 3757 4120
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Students and parents/carers can also seek advice from the Police on 101. If you think a child, vulnerable adult or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 999.
Social Services Support
You can also contact the MASH on 020 8314 6660 and ask to speak with a duty social worker. You can also contact your local police on 101. If you think a child or young person may be in immediate danger please call 999.
The Crisis Mental Health Line (South London and Maudsley 24 hour mental health support line) is 0800 731 2864. They are open every day.
Advice Lewisham
The Advice Lewisham can be contacted on 0800 231 5453 and will be closing at 12.30pm on Friday, 24 December for the festive period and will reopen at 9.30am on Tuesday 4 January 2023.
Athena Lewisham
If you feel unsafe you can call Athena 0800 112 4052 (freephone) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. In an emergency please call 999.
Mental wellbeing and support over Christmas
- The Samaritans: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: 0845 790 9090
- SELDOC out of hours GP service: 020 8693 9066
- SANEline: 0845 767 8000
- Kooth is a free and anonymous online mental health service for children and young people where they can speak to a counsellor for advice and support.
You can also access further support from other agencies across London, the contact details for which can be found on our Further Information and Support page.
