| Support For Us does not provide any direct support to individuals who are experiencing mental health issues or looking for advice on how to assist somebody they know who’s experiencing mental health issues. Below are a list of some helplines available. An extensive list can also be found on the NHS website In an emergency, always call 999. |
| Childline Childline is a free service for young people to talk to a counsellor about anything. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Childline is available to anybody who is 18 years old or younger. Phone: 0800 1111- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year You can also find helpful resources, speak to a counsellor online or send a message on their site. Website: www.childline.org.ukFor adults concerned about a child, the NSPCC can be contacted NSPCC NSPCC is a children’s charity that works to protect children and prevent abuse and neglect. They provide support and advice for adults about child abuse, neglect, child safety, online safety and children’s mental and emotional wellbeing. Phone: 0808 800 5000 Opening times: 10 am–4 pm, Monday–Friday Email: help@nspcc.org.uk Email opening times: 11 am–4 pm, 7 days a week Website:www.nspcc.org.uk |
| YoungMinds YoungMinds is a national charity supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. They provide information, advice and support for parents and carers who are concerned about a young person’s mental health, and help people understand mental health difficulties, find appropriate support and access useful resources. Their Parents Helpline can provide information, advice, emotional support and signposting to other services. Parent helpline: 0808 802 5544 (9:30 am – 4 pm on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, and from 9:30 am – 6 pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays) Email:parents@youngminds.org.uk Webchat: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/ |
| The Mix The Mix is a charity providing free information, advice and support for young people on all sorts of issues that can affect their lives and wellbeing. This includes mental health, relationships, money, housing, work and education, drugs and alcohol, bullying, social media, family difficulties and many other challenges. They offer information and practical advice to help young people understand what they are going through, make informed decisions and find further support when they need it. Phone: 0808 808 4994 Opening times: 11 am–11 pm, 7 days a week Website: http://www.themix.org.uk Crisis Messenger: Text THEMIX to 85258 – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Kooth Kooth is a free online mental health and wellbeing service for young people. It offers a safe and confidential space where young people can access information, read helpful resources, take part in online discussions and receive support from trained professionals. Kooth can help with all sorts of issues that may affect young people’s mental health and wellbeing, including stress, anxiety, relationships, bullying, family difficulties, low mood and other challenges they may be experiencing. Website: www.kooth.com Online support: Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Live chat with a practitioner: 12 pm–10 pm Monday to Friday; 6 pm–10 pm Saturday and Sunday |
| Shout Shout is a free, confidential text messaging service that provides support to anyone who is struggling to cope. It can help with a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, low mood, loneliness, relationship difficulties, bullying, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, feeling overwhelmed and other mental health challenges. Text: SHOUT to 85258 Opening times: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Website: http://www.giveusashout.org |
| Mind Mind is a mental health charity providing information, advice and support for people experiencing mental health difficulties. They cover a wide range of mental health and wellbeing issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, loneliness, coping with difficult experiences and managing everyday life. Mind provides information to help people understand what they are experiencing, know their rights, find appropriate support and feel less alone. Phone: 0300 123 3393 Opening times: 9am–6pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) Email: info@mind.org.uk Website:www.mind.org.uk |
| Samaritans Samaritans is a charity providing emotional support to anyone who is struggling to cope or needs someone to talk to. They are there for people experiencing all sorts of difficulties, including stress, anxiety, loneliness, relationship or family problems, bereavement, feeling overwhelmed and concerns about mental health or suicide. Phone: 116 123 Opening times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year Website: http://www.samaritans.org |
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