Anxiety UK
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
03444 775 775 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
Beat
Under 18s helpline, webchat and online support groups for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.
0808 801 0711 (youthline)
0808 801 0811 (studentline)
Childline
Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free 24-hour helpline.
Contact number 0800 1111
Kooth
Counsellors available until 10pm every day. Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people. Check whether this is offered in your area.
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
Support for children and anyone worried about a child.
Contact number: 0800 800 5000 or 0800 1111 (for age 18 or under)
NHS Go
NHS app with confidential health advice and support for 16–25 year olds.
Samaritans
24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk.
Contact number:115 123
Email contact: jo@samaritans.org
Postal address:
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
YoungMinds
Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers. Provides information on medication for young people.
Parent helpline 0808 802 5544
Crisis 85258 (crisis messenger service, text YM)
Youth Access
Advice and counselling network for young people, including details of free local services.