Helplines and Support for Young People .

MIND mind.org.uk

Information for young people. If you’re going through a difficult time or are struggling with how you’re feeling, it can be really scary and upsetting. Whatever you’re feeling right now, there is support and help available Here is some information and advice so you don’t have to go through it alone. Visit website: mind.org.uk

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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Tel: 0800 58 58 58 web: thecalmzone.net

Information and support for anyone who is struggling with things and needs to talk. Offers a helpline and webchat.

YoungMinds web: youngminds.org.uk

Mental health support for young people, parents and carers. Includes information about mental health problems and medication.

Youth Access web: youthaccess.org.uk

Advice and counselling network for young people. Includes a search tool for finding free local services.

The Mix- Essential support for under 25’s

Tel: 0808 808 4994 85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX) web: themix.org.uk

Support and advice for people under 25, offering these services:

Helpline Crisis messenger textline Discussion board Webchat

Short-term counselling by phone and online

Free helpline for under 25 years olds, where you can talk to trained supporters about any issue thats troubling you- we are open from 4pm to 11pm Monday to Saturday

Email- if you are under 25 years old you can email the helpline at any time and one of our trained supporters will respond within 24 hours Mon to Saturday

Crisis messenger If you feel you can’ t cope or you are worried about how you are feeling you can contact the crisis messenger 24 hours a day 7 days a week . The text messenging service is free to use and for any issue . They provide in the moment support and problem solving when you need it the most . To read more information on help and support go to the webite themix.org.uk

NHS Every Mind Matters

nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/youth-mental-health Information and advice on mental health and wellbeing for young people. Includes videos about dealing with change, social media and sleep.

Samaritans

Help available about any issue you may be facing that is troubling you , visit website for more information samaritans.org or call for free on 116 123 anytime on any phone .