Childline is a free and confidential counselling service for children and young adults on a wide range of issues.
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Freephone: 0800 1111
Young minds provide information, resources and guidance on mental health conditions and treatment.
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk
Text for urgent help: YM to 85258
Confidential Support for under 25s. Provides a crisis messenger service, 1-2-1 support and guidance on a wide range of issues.
Website: www.themix.org.uk
Freephone: 0808 808 4994
Text for urgent help: THEMIX to 85258
Information and support for mental illness, signposting to services. Includes a section for young people.
Website: www.mind.org
Tel: 0300 123 2293
Text: 86463
Offers information and support if you are having suicidal thoughts.
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Free online self-harm support for 14-19-year olds.
Website: www.selfharm.co.uk
Samaritans are a 24-hour per day support service for people in distress who are struggling to cope.
Website: www.samaritans.org
Freephone: 116 123
No Panic is a support service for people who are experiencing anxiety of panic attacks. Contains a youth hub and resources.
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
Tel: 0844 967 4848
Frank provides guidance and support on alcohol and drug abuse.
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Tel: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Beat provides guidance and support to people who are affected by eating disorders.
Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Tel: 0808 801 0711
Information and support for young people experiencing domestic abuse.
Website: www.thehideout.org.uk