Helplines
NHS - Talk to your GP or call 111
If you need urgent help and think that you are at risk of harm to yourself, please attend A&E or call 999.
Childline - 0800 1111 or chat online on the Childline website.
They operate a confidential helpline, and support is available from online counsellors.
Samaritans - 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
24 hour confidential emotional support for people experiencing distress.
Shout - Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
24 hour text service for anyone in crisis, or struggling to cope.
Papyrus - 0800 068 4141 (10am-10pm), text 07786 209 697, or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
A charity that supports young people experiencing suicidal thoughts.
CUES-Ed: Looking After Ourselves - resources for young children
The CUES-Ed team have put together a fantastic guide for children aged 7-11 all about looking after your mental health and wellbeing.
Help and advice
Young Minds – Tips and advice on how to cope with self isolation
Kooth - An online counselling service for young people, free in certain boroughs
The Mix - Support on any issues aimed at young people under 25 years old
Anna Freud Centre - Ideas for self-care activities
Headspace - Meditation exercises
Helpful apps
Calm Harm - A free app to help teenagers manage the urge to self-harm.
Clear Fear - Helps you manage fears & worries
Wysa - A chatbot that helps you to manage mood and utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques
Calm - Meditate, breathe, sleep and relax
Woebot - Therapy chatbot app – helps with low mood and anxiety
Sanvello - An app that helps with stress, anxiety and depression.
Smiling Mind - Free mindfulness exercises
