Other helpful organisations

If you or anyone else is in immediate danger, please contact 999 straight away. Don’t wait.

Marie Collins Foundation

A UK charity that helps children who’ve been affected by online sexual abuse and exploitation to recover and live safe, fulfilling lives. 

Samaritans

Samaritans work to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. They provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the UK, often through their telephone helpline.

Childline

A free, confidential support helpline for anyone under 19 to discuss any issues they are going through.

Papyrus

A national charity dedicated to preventing suicide in young people, by promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing. They have a confidential helpline for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts.

The Mix

Support for young people with any issues they might be facing, from mental health to sex and relationships. The site has an online community and confidential helpline and counselling service.

Young Minds

A charity that helps to support young people who are struggling with their mental health. Young Minds gives support and advice to young people and their parents and helps them find the right support.

Kooth

An online mental wellbeing community. Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous support to young people worried about their mental health.

Anna Freud

A mental health charity for children and families. Their ‘On My Mind’ pages contain information, advice and resources to help young people support their own mental health, including signposting to sources of support in times of crisis and tools to help young people manage their own wellbeing.