Crisis Contacts and Mental Health
The following is a list of organisations that can provide mental health support or help with individual queries
If you are a child or young person and are concerned about your mental health then speak as soon as possible to an adult that you trust. This could be a parent (or other family member), a teacher, or a doctor (GP). If you are not sure who to talk to you can telephone Childline or The Samaritans (contact listed below).
If you are an adult and are concerned about a child or young person's mental health, then there are other organisations listed below that offer advice and support.
Shout (for children, young people and adults)
Text Shout to 85258 (UK), 24 hours a day
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If you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help, get in touch with Shout, the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere.
0800 1111 (UK), 24 hours a day
Available 24 hours a day for children and young people, help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online, send ChildLine an email or post on the message boards.
116 123 (UK), 24 hours a day
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.
0300 123 3393 (Mon - Fri, 9am-6pm except bank holidays)
info@mind.org.uk www.mind.org.uk
Offers advice and support to service users; has a network of local associations in England and Wales to which people can turn for help and assistance.
0300 5000 927 (Mon - Fri, 10am-2pm)
Rethink Mental Illness works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, recover a better quality of life. It provides effective services and support and campaigns for change through greater awareness and understanding.
0845 767 8000 (6pm-11pm every day - local rate on BT landlines)
SANE services provide practical help, emotional support and specialist information to individuals affected by mental health problems, their family, friends and carers.
08000 562 561 (UK), 24 hours a day
www.educationsupportpartnership.org.uk
For teachers and everyone working in education to boost health, happiness and wellbeing through individual support and great management.
Find local mental health services on the NHS website.
You can also get advice from NHS 111 phone service.
YoungMinds is the UK's leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.
Honest information and support for young people in the UK on a range of issues.
Charity improving the lives of those with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
At its heart, MindEd provides practical knowledge that gives adults confidence to identify a mental health issue and act swiftly, meaning better outcomes for the child or young person involved.
Advice on depression, anxiety, ADHD & self-harm
0808 802 5544 (9.30 to 4.00pm, Mon- Fri)
We offer free, confidential online and telephone support, including information and advice, to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25.
Eating disorder advice
Adults over 18 including parents, teachers or concerned adults
0345 634 1414 - . (Mon-Wed, 1pm-4pm)
0345 634 7650 - (Mon-Wed, 1pm-4pm)
Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders and difficulties with food, weight and shape. We also have an email service and an online one to one service.
Addiction advice