If you need support over the festive period, here are some useful contacts:

​Bexley Crisis Café
The Bexley Crisis Café is a safe and friendly place that you can go to if you are experiencing emotional or psychological distress. It is a drop-in service with no appointment needed.

Address: 2a Devonshire Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 8DS
Opening times: 6pm – 10pm Monday to Friday, Weekends and Bank Holidays

Bexley Mental Health Service
If you are already under the Bexley Mental Health Service, if it is an emergency and you are unable to contact your care coordinator, call the 24-hour mental health crisis line at 0800-330-8590.

Samaritans
Confidential support for those experiencing feelings of distress or despair: contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (available 24 hours, free from landlines and mobiles).

SOLACE
Solace Women’s Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Contact SOLACE on 0808 802 5565 for free confidential advice and support for women in the London area.

SHOUT
If you are struggling to cope and need mental health support, contact SHOUT 85258, the free, confidential, 24/7 text service. To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 day or night.

More information on mental health support available here.

Whether you already know what you want to study or are just searching for some inspiration, our Open Day is the perfect way to find out more about the College, meet our staff and view our range of courses and facilities. You could even try one of our taster sessions!

We provide a range of nationally accredited courses that could help you gain employment, learn new skills, and improve your CV.

Accredited courses at the LECB include English, Maths and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), which are often free or subsidised, depending on individual circumstances.

Before you can book onto an accredited course, you need to complete a free Initial Assessment (IA). This will help you pick the right course for your skill level.

There will be a chance to take your IA at the Enrolment Day on 9 September so that you sign up immediately to the course that suits you.

Alongside our accredited courses, we also have our special interest courses starting in April, which include Ballroom Dancing, Creative Glass Making, Line Dancing, Pilates, Pottery, Zumba and many more!

Experience what it’s like to study at LECB and find out more about the support and services we offer by booking into one of our taster sessions today!

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Are you looking for an exciting and enriching way to spend your summer? Look no further! LECB thrilled to announce our upcoming FREE Summer Fun Week of courses for adults and families.

At LECB, we believe that learning should be a lifelong journey that knows no age limits. That's why we have curated a diverse range of courses and activities designed to ignite your curiosity, inspire creativity, and foster meaningful connections with your loved ones.

Whether you want to take that first step toward a new career, learn a new skill, or have some fun with your loved ones, LECB has something for everyone.

So, take a break from the sun and join us for a week full of learning, discovery, and excitement!

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