actionforchildren.org.uk
Charity supporting children, young people and their families across England.
annafreud.org
Provides information for parents on supporting your child and has a directory mental health services that you can search by your local area.
www.fis.wales
Helping parents and carers connect with key services in Wales.
mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people
Safe and reliable advice about parenting and young people's mental health, created by experts and parents together.
0800 800 5000 (for adults concerned about a child)
0800 1111 (18 or under – Childline helpline)
nspcc.org.uk
Support and information for children and anyone worried about a child.
0800 068 41 41
07860039967 (text)
[email protected]
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open daily from 9am–midnight.
rcpsych.ac.uk
Information for parents and carers on children and young people's mental health, and the impact of different situations on their wellbeing.
116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline)
85258 (Crisis Messenger for young people – text the letters YM)
youngminds.org.uk
Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.
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