Mental Health and Wellbeing

Helplines and websites for wellbeing and mental health

If you don't feel able to talk to a trusted adult, you can find confidential help from a helpline or website.

There are organisations that are available to support children and young people, with wellbeing and mental health.

Helplines and websites for children and young people:

Confidential telephone counselling service for any child with a problem.

Free, confidential support for parents as well as young people.

This charity has opened a dedicated parents’ helpline for confidential, expert advice. You can reach them at 0808 802 5544.

An online wellbeing community for young people

Go to https://www.kooth.com/or download the app to chat to friendly counsellors, read articles by other young people, get support from the Kooth community, and write a daily journal.

Free confidential telephone helpline and online service that aims to find young people the best help, whatever the problem.

An app and website to support the mental health of 10-18 year olds.

Information about the app, and helpful mental health videos are available on the Helios - Think Ninja web page

Shout - Crisis Text Line www.crisistextline.uk

A free 24/7 texting service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.

Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained crisis volunteerwho’ll provide active listening and collaborative problem-solving.

Provides bereavement help and support for children and families.

Support for grieving children and young people: Bereavement support for young people.

If you are not sure about who to contact, call ChildLine. They will put you in touch with the best people to help you.