Children and Youth

Support for Young People

We have gathered together sources of information, advice and guidance.

OrganisationContact details
Young Minds – Information for young people and parentshttps://youngminds.org.uk/
SHOUT – Crisis text supportTXT ‘Shout’ to 85258
Kooth – Online counselling and supporthttps://kooth.com/
Reachout Youth – Support groupswww.facebook.com/MHReachout Youth
The Lily Jo Project – Resources for young people.https://www.thelilyjoproject.com/

There are also some useful apps you can download.

  • StayAlive – A suicide prevention resource to support young people in crisis.
  • Calm Harm – Tools to help resist the urge to self-harm.
  • A Year in Pixels – A way to rate emotions and feelings on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.