Health and Wellbeing
Please see Winter Mental Health Support Guide for Young People, which we have added to this section, and that you may find helpful.
If you are feeling worried these are some people you can contact…
Anxiety UK
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
03444 775 775 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
Beat
Under 18s helpline, web chat and online support groups for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.
0808 801 0711 (youthline)
0808 801 0811 (studentline)
Childline
Kooth
Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being support service for children and young people available free at the point of use when commissioned in their area. As an early intervention solution, Kooth helps to reduce waiting times for young people seeking help while removing the stigma associated with accessing mental health support.
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)
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.
