Concerns about immediate safety – ring / visit an emergency service, 999, children’s A&E
Counselling
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
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 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.