Support
Sometimes it can be difficult to know who to turn to for help
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Knowing where to get support
If you’re struggling with how you feel and need to talk, there are organisations there to listen.
We have made a list of useful websites and organisations that might be able to provide advice and support.
Need to talk?
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
A helpline for all LGBT+ people to talk about any issues causing difficulties. Helpline: 0300 330 0630
Childline
Free helpline for children and young people. It provides a confidential telephone counselling service for any child with a problem.
Kooth
Kooth provides online support for young people offering trained counsellors, real-people blogs, a daily journal feature and an online community.
Young Minds
YoungMinds offer information to children and young people about mental health and emotional wellbeing. Crisis Messenger: text “YM” to 85258
Samaritans
Listen in confidence to anyone in emotional distress, without judging or telling people what to do, via phone, text and email. Freephone: 116 123 (24 hours, 365 days a year)
Beat Eating Disorders
Offers information, help and support for anyone affected by eating disorders. Youthline: 08088010711
Frank
Confidential information and advice for anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s drug or solvent misuse.
The Mix
Confidential telephone, text and 1-2-1 online chat finding young people the best help whatever the problem. Provides free connections to local or national services.
Mosaic Trust
Mosaic Trust is the London hub for LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and more) young persons.
The hideout
Information about domestic abuse for young people with resources for how to manage, helplines and activities you can do to support yourself if someone in the home is going through domestic abuse.
Self-harm & Suicide
Alumina
Supports young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, discuss your feelings and ask questions.
Papyrus
Offers information and support particularly for suicidal thoughts in young people via a helpline, with specialist focus on the difficulties and distress in young people Hopeline: 0800 068 41 41
Calm
A leading campaign against suicide in men with various resources about a wide range of topics Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
Professional Services
Coram Voice
Supports young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, discuss your feelings and ask questions.
LawStuff
Offers information and support particularly for suicidal thoughts in young people via a helpline, with specialist focus on the difficulties and distress in young people Hopeline: 0800 068 41 41
Support at your School
Alternatively, if you want to speak to someone at your school, you can contact your school counsellor or safeguarding lead.
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