Crisis
In a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Self Harm
Calm Harm – An an app that helps you manage or resist the urge to self-harm
Papyrus– A national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Take a look at their website for help and advice if you are thinking about suicide, or if you’re worried about someone else. They also have HOPELINE open 24 hours a day. Text HOPE to 88247 or call 0300 102 2470.
Young minds – Helps with advice on managing suicidal feelings
Shout – A 24/7 text service available to anyone in crisis, any time, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and need immediate help. Text SHOUT on 85258.
Buzz Us – Confidential text messaging service available to young people aged 11-18. Call 07520 631168
Childline – Call any time or get in touch online where you can chat confidentially. Call 0800 11 11
Samaritans (18+) – If you need support and someone to listen to your concerns, you can call Samaritans for free, or download their self-help app which helps you find practical ways to cope when going through difficult times. Call 116 123
CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. They run a free and confidential helpline and web chat, find out more on their website. Call 0800 58 58 58
Mental Health and Emotional
The Go-To – Provides information about mental wellbeing help and support that is available in North Yorkshire for children and young people.
Mindmate – Helps young people in Leeds find help with their mental health and wellbeing. Call 0300 555 0324
Mind – Provide helplines, peer support groups, therapeutic intervention, advocacy, and signposting. Call 0300 102 1234
The Mix – Provide mental health support for children and young people under 25. They have a 1-2-1 chat, support groups, message boards and information on different mental health conditions. You can contact the crisis messenger 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by texting THEMIX to 85258.
Compass Phoenix – Offer one to one or group work to support young people across North Yorkshire (age 9-19/ 25 with SEND) with mild-moderate mental health difficulties. Call 01904 661916.
BEAT – A charity providing a helpline, webchat, peer support groups, fundraisers, and online resources for people who are dealing with eating disorders or disordered eating. This includes eating disorders such as Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) which can often be related to sensory sensitives/differences. Call 0808 801 0677.
Switchboard – Switchboard offer support with mental wellbeing due to your gender identity or sexuality. Switchboard have a web chat and a helpline to support LGBTQ+ people with difficulties they may experience, for example, support and guidance through coming out, help to find an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist, and support and advice for anyone dealing with homophobia or transphobia. Call 0800 0119 100.
Young Minds – Provide support and information about mental health conditions in young people.