Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Cove

The KCW Cove is a service where residents (aged 16+) of the borough can go if they are experiencing a mental health crisis. You can simply turn up, no appointment necessary.

We are a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for individuals who are struggling to cope with their mental health and daily life. On meeting with service users, we aim to support them to reduce their immediate anxiety and crisis.

Support includes:

• A safe, welcoming space and a listening ear
• 1-to-1 support to help you to find the best path forward
• Support to develop your own safety plan for the next day as well as longer term plans which could involve contact with statutory services.
• Support to find and access other services in your area that interest you.
• Hot drink and a snack.
• Drop-in crisis support.

Our address is Paddington Arts Centre, 32 Woodfield Road, London, W9 2BE. We are open from 2pm -10pm Monday - Sunday, 365 days a year. Alternatively we can offer telephone and video call sessions via Zoom. Just let us know your preference.

Please note, our service can not be accessed by those under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or those outside the CNWL (Central and North West London) catchment area.