Resources
Mental health matters—for young people and the parents who support them. Here you’ll find helpful information and resources to begin finding the help you need.
Mental Health Crisis Support
If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis (e.g. suicidal thoughts or behaviour, panic attacks, psychosis, etc.) then go directly to A&E or call 999.
These helplines and text services are also available to help in a crisis:
These helplines and text services are also available to help in a crisis:
24/7 helpline for those experiencing poor mental health or at risk of suicide.
Helpline: 116 123.
Helpline: 116 123.
24/7 text service for those experiencing poor mental health or at risk of suicide.
Text service: 85258
Text service: 85258
24/7 helpline working to prevent young suicide
Hopeline: 0800 068 41 41
Hopeline: 0800 068 41 41
Online Resources for Parents and Young People
If your child is experiencing poor mental health we recommend speaking to your GP who can refer your child to your local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Some local CAMHS take self-referrals. You and your child may also find the below online resources helpful.
Learn about children’s mental health through film
Mental health support for Young People with advice for Parents
Mental Health support website, created by young people for young people
UK’s largest Mental Health Support Directory
A mental wellbeing project for young people created by Youthscape, a Christian Youth Charity.
Free online self-harm support for 10–17-year-olds created by Youthscape, a Christian Youth Charity.