Managing mental health can take may forms, some access therapy, some listen to podcasts, others use apps… there are lots of mental health apps to choose from in your app store that can assist with a number of different issues and many of these apps are free of charge. They can offer invaluable support and resources, making therapeutic techniques more accessible to everybody.
Please note we would always recommend seeking professional support if you feel your mental health is becoming difficult to manage or you feel you are experiencing a crisis as apps are an aid not a replacement for professional support.
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Local Services
National Services
If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small.
Sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service.
They can provide a BSL interpreter if you are deaf or hearing-impaired.
The also hosts online message boards where you can share your experiences, have fun and get support from other young people in similar situations.
Opening times: 24/7
Call: 0800 11 11
They offer online information as well as helpline support to under-25s about anything that’s troubling them.
Email support is available via their online contact form.
Free 1-2-1 webchat service and telephone helpline available.
Opening times: 4pm – 11pm, seven days a week
Call: 0808 808 4994
Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people.
Counsellors available until 10pm every day.
The UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Whatever you’re going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support. N.B. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.
Opening times: 24/7
Call: 116123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Your first choice ‘go to’ website for all things mental health and young people: from practical advice to helping you find support.
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