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Helplines & Organisations

Mental health links for children, young people & parents. Please click on the green links below to go to the relevant pages on these websites.

NHS

If you or someone else is in danger, call 999.

If you need help urgently for your mental health, but it’s not an emergency, get help from NHS 111 online or call 111.

Childline

Call 0800 1111 or chat online.

Childline is for anyone under 19 and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. So you can talk at any time. Find out about 1-2-1 chat.

Anxiety | Depression | Relaxation | Self Harm

Samaritans

Samaritans Helpline: 116 123

Samaritans is a free and safe place for you to talk any time you like. They won’t tell you what to do – they listen and try to understand what you’re going through.

Young Minds

Crisis Support: Text YM to 85258

24 hrs a day, 7 days a week

Young Minds parent helpline: 0808 802 5544

Anxiety | Self Harm | Divorce | Sexual Abuse

Anna Freud

Crisis Messenger: Text AFC to 85258

The AFC Crisis Messenger text service is a free, confidential, 24/7 support service for young people who are feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope.

Early Years | Self Care | Children | Families & Carers | Schools | Relaxation

HOPELINE247

Call: 0800 068 4141

Text: 88247

HOPELINE247 is a confidential support and advice service for young people under the age of 35 who may be having thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person may be having thoughts of suicide

Beat

Beat Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Studentline: 0808 801 0811
Youthline: 0808 801 0711

(9am -8pm weeknights & 4pm-8pm weekends)

Beat provides support to both those experiencing Eating Disorders and those supporting someone with an Eating Disorder.

Students Against Depression

The Students Against Depression story starts with the sad loss of two bright young men to suicide. Their families invested in this project to reach out to other people suffering the effects of depression and suicidal thinking.

The Survivor’s Trust

Call: 08088 010818

The Survivors Trust runs a free, national helpline 7 days a week for people aged 16+. For survivors of rape or sexual abuse and violence.

Grief Encounter

Grieftalk Helpline: 0808 802 0111  

Open: 9am-9pm grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk

Grief Encounter helps bereaved children, young people and their families find hope and healing after the death of someone close.

Winstons Wish

Helpline: 08088 020 021

Winston’s Wish provides support for young people who are finding it hard to cope with their grief or an adult who needs help to support a grieving child.

Child Bereavement UK

Helpline: 0800 02 888 40

Child Bereavement UK helps families rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies.

The Lighthouse

Helpline: 0808 169 8112  

Open: 9am-9pm thelighthouse.ask@nhs.net

The Lighthouse in London provides a place of hope and support for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse.

Twinkl

Twinkl provides resources for parents and children to support wellbeing through learning and craft activities. Includes visual aids, organisational tools, and mindful resources. Twinkl well-being resources are also available for teachers and schools.

AdoptionUK

Helpline: 0300 666 0006  

Membership Options

Helping both adopted people and adopters get the right support at the right time.

SGO Support

Email: admin@sgosupport.co.uk 

SGO provides support for guardians. Find resources covering the assessment process, financial concerns, housing, and managing contact.

Adoption England

Parent Support

Adoption England is a collaboration of regional adoption agencies working together with a small central team working nationally, aiming to improving adoption practice and develop support and services to better meet the needs of children and families.

PAC-UK

Helpline: 0300 1800 090

PAC-UK provides specialist advice and information on all aspects of adoption and other forms of permanent care.

Testimonials

I have really noticed a difference at home, since starting her sessions, she seems
better within herself.

Parent

Therapy gave me a space to think about my insecurities, the times when I overthink, and my friendship issues.

Student

She is no longer upset in the mornings or in class. While she’s still not comfortable answering questions in a big group, she participates in lessons and does well. She will occasionally contribute in class and can ask for help when she needs it.

Teacher

It was good to share my feelings with someone whose job is to listen and understand someone’s feelings. It’s a fun place to be creative.

Student

My daughter really enjoys going to see you and looks forward to her weekly sessions. I don’t hear too much about them as I think it is important to her that they are private. She does however, want to recreate the activities at home. I have really appreciated you taking the time to communicate with me and keep me up to date on my daughter’s progress.

Parent

We feel that his attainment and emotional regulation have improved. His Dad spoke very highly of the experience that he had with you and thanked us for the referral to you.

Teacher

My son has settled in very well, has started being more confident and more comfortable speaking up. I believe the sessions with Magda have been an important part of this. I appreciate the termly face-to-face updates that Magda has provided to follow my son’s progress.

Parent

Child in Time is a wonderful organisation. Child in Time provide therapists in my current primary school and we have found the experience to be hugely supportive. The way the therapists are able to support pupils, staff and families is invaluable. I would unreservedly recommend Child in Time to anyone.

Teacher

Karen was wonderful. It’s such a helpful service – our daughter is on the spectrum, so spending an hour talking about the impact on us was truly restorative.

Parent

Empathetic, professional, knowledgeable, personable counselling. Highly recommended on all fronts.

Parent

This was a massive help to me as a parent of a child with recently diagnosed ADHD and autism. The therapist was so easy to talk to. Talking through my concerns and my son’s behaviour, has definitely made a difference to both my understanding and how to help him regulate his emotions better. I’ll definitely be booking again.

Parent