If you find yourself, or your child struggling, please contact someone for help.
Your GP surgery and NHS 111
Our counsellor Siri is available for counselling with adults and children over the age of 13, just call the practice and make an appointment.
There are also Social Prescribers based in the Schools who can help, please ask you school or GP surgery for advice.
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support.N.B. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.
Opening times: 24/7 116123
jo@samaritans.org
Papyrus Trust
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.
England Central Office
First Floor, Camomile House, Embassy Drive, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 1TP
Telephone: 0121 437 0411
Email: englandcentral@papyrus-uk.org
Winston’s Wish: suicide bereavement support
Winston’s Wish offers bespoke individual bereavement support to children, young people (up to 25) and families. Our experienced Helpline team can also provide immediate guidance, advice, resources and support to families bereaved by suicide and the professionals supporting them. Find out more about the support we offer by clicking the button below or contact us:
Call: 08088 020 021
Email: ask@winstonswish.org
Childline
If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small.
Sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service. Can provide a BSL interpreter if you are deaf or hearing-impaired.
Hosts online message boards where you can share your experiences, have fun and get support from other young people in similar situations.
Opening times:
24/7
0800 11 11
Muslim Youth Helpline
Provides faith and culturally sensitive support for young Muslims.
Online chat service available during opening hours.
Opening times:
4pm – 10pm, 365 days a year
0808 808 2008
0808 808 2008
help@myh.org.uk
MIND
Want to talk about your mental health?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, you can get help now.
Call our support line on 0300 102 1234
Call our Infoline on 0300 123 3393
YoungMinds Parents Helpline
We support parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. Our Parents Helpline provides detailed advice and information, emotional support and signposting.
You can speak to us over the phone or chat to us online.
You can speak to us over webchat between 9.30am and 4pm from Monday-Friday. When we’re closed, you can still leave us a message in the chat. We’ll reply to you by email in 3-5 working days.
Opening times:
9.30am-4pm, Monday-Friday
0808 802 5544
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Offers support for people over the age of 18 who have lost someone to suicide.
Opening times:
9am – 9pm, Monday – Friday
0300 111 5065
email.support@uksobs.org