Children’s Mental Health Information

Concerns about immediate safety – ring / visit an emergency service, 999, children’s A&E

Counselling

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

What is CAMHS?

Problems CAMHS can help with

How can I help myself?

Other Services

There are also lots of other people who want to listen. You could contact:  

ChildLine 0800 1111 (call, email, text chat, message boards)                                                                       

Samaritans 116 123 (call, email, letters) 

Visit Kooth for anonymous online counselling support  

Text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 text support.   

Young Minds:  text YM to 85258 for 24/7 text support.  

Young Mind Parents Helpline for detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a child or young person up to the age of 25. Freephone 0808 802 5544, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm 

Papyrus:  www.papyrus-uk.org / HOPELINEUK 0800 0684141 (9am to midnight, including weekends and bank holidays)  a confidential support and advice service for:

Children and Young People under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide 

Anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide 

You can also text 07860 039 967 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org 

You can also ring the Derby 24/7 mental health support line on 0800 028 0077 

ChatHealth

ChatHealth is a secure and confidential text messaging service for parents and young people. It allows you to easily get in touch with a healthcare professional for advice and support. You don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to; you can still send a message to get advice or to chat with us about any worries you may have. 

Parents: send a message by texting 07507 327754 

Young people (aged 11-19) – send a message by texting 07507 327104.