It's ok to not feel ok, but remember, you don't have to feel alone. There are lots of support options available and people that you can talk to.
Below are a number of organisations, charities and specialist services that are all available if you need them.
If you feel that you need some help urgently, there are a number of crisis helplines listed below.
What support do you need?
If you think you might need urgent help. There are places you can go:
Shout: For anyone struggling with their mental health we have partnered with SHOUT, a FREE 24/7 confidential text service. To start a conversation Text PURPLE to 85258
Young Minds: Crisis Messenger, text 'YM' to 85258 (24/7)
Childline: Call 0800 1111 (weekdays: 7.30am - midnight/weekends: 9am - midnight) or via 1-2-1 chat 1 (weekdays: 7.30am - 3.30pm/ weekends: 9am - 3.30pm)
Samaritans: Call 116 123 (24/7)
Saneline: Call 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day)
The Mix: Under 25’s - 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm)
Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- someone's life is at risk - for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone's time.
- NHS Charity Support: Charity Services for Parents of Children and Young people listed on the NHS Website
- NHS Mental Health Services: How to access NHS Mental Health Services
- NHS Talking Therapy Services: Find an NHS Psychological Therapies Service (IAPT)
- Student Minds: Support at your University and further
- Student Space: Find support at your University
- Young Minds Guide to CAMHS: Your Guide to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- NHS Support: Charity Services for Parents of Children and Young people listed on the NHS Website
- MindEd for Families: Safe and reliable advice about young people’s mental health, created by experts and parents together
- Young Minds Guide to CAMHS: Your Guide to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
- Young Minds: How we can support you, your school and your pupils Young Mind's 360 Degree School's Community
- Place2be: Mental Health Resources for Schools
- Support & Inclusion: Fill in our referral form to get in touch and recieve dedicated support from our Youth Support Coordinators.
- Meet other young people: Join our Virtual Youth Clubs to meet other children and young people who understand.
- Youth Voice Network: Join our Youth Voice Network if you are 13+, a community of young people with epilepsy, for young people with epilepsy.
- Online Support: Visit our Mental Health and Wellbeing Space for information, advice and tips.
