Helplines and Services Available

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger

  • Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis
  • If you need urgent help text YM to 85258
  • All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors
  • Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.

Childline

The Mix

  • www.themix.org.uk
  • If you’re under 25 you can talk to The Mix for free on the phone, by email or on their web chat. You can also use their phone counselling service, or get more information on support services you might need. 

Freephone: 0808 808 4994 (13:00-23:00 daily)