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Children and Young People Support & Helplines
Here are a range of websites, helplines and sources of information that can be used to support children and young people. If you are an adult, you can contact these as for guidance and information to support someone else. Don't forget, if you are concerned about someone and not sure where to go for help, phone 999.
In a mental health emergency? If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E immediately.
Emergency & General Support
NHS 111
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Quick access mental health and wellbeing service available for people of all ages
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SHOUT
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Charity providing urgent mental health support
24/7 text service - SHOUT to 85258​​
Childline​​​
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Free private confidential service for children to talk about anything​​
Helpline 0800 11 11​​
Kooth
Whatever you're feeling, we're here to help. Get free, safe and anonymous support.​
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CALM
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Suicide prevention charity
Helpline & WhatsApp (5pm - midnight) - 0800 58 58 58
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Barnardo's​
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​​​​Children's Charity that protects and supports children and young people
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The Mix
UK-based charity that provides free, confidential support for under 25's. ​
​Text 85258 for urgent mental health support​​​
Mind​
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Free support and information via their website /helpline​
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Support line: 0300 102 1234​
Papyrus
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UK Charity for prevention of young suicide
Under 35's helpline - 0800 068 4141
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Meic​​​​
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Helplines for those up to age of 25 in Wales​
WhatsApp - 080 880 23456
Online Chat​​​​​​
Addiction & Specialist Support
Umbrella Cymru
Gender and Sexual Diversity Support Specialists. Improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people and their families in Wales​
Mermaids UK
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Supports trans, non-binary and gender diverse children, young people and their families.
Telephone - 0808 801 0400​​