Mental Health Support for Young People
Urgent mental health support
| Organisation | What they offer | Contact information |
| NHS | Crisis Support | Call 111 (Service available 24/7) |
| Childline | A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Available online or on the phone 24/7. | Call 0800 1111 or visit their website. |
| Samaritans | Anyone can contact Samaritans, no matter how old you are. They are available and free to call day or night, 365 days a year | Call 116 123 or visit their website. |
| Papyrus |
Papyrus Hopeline is a free, confidential support service for young people under 35. You can call, text, or email to talk to trained advisers who will listen without judging, help you feel safer, and guide you to further support if needed. There website also has some helpful guides.
|
Call 0300 102 247 or Text Hope to 88247. There is an online chat option via there website here. |
| Shout | Shout is a free and confidential 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. |
Text SHOUT to 8525 for free and confidential support. |
Ongoing local and online support
You don’t have to wait for a crisis to get help. Whether things feel tough or you just need someone to talk to, these services are here for ongoing support, advice and someone to talk to.
| Organisation | Information |
| Your GP (Doctor) | Your GP can listen, give advice and refer you to specialist mental health services. |
| School Nursing Team | Offers support for children, young people and families. |
| Growing Healthy 0–19 (Darlington) | Local health service supporting young people and families. Click here to find out more. |
| Tees Valley Getting Help Service | Support at home for young people who need extra help. Click here to find out more. |
| Mental Health Support Teams (in schools) | Speak to your school to access support or call 0300 2000 000 |
| The Listening Post | Local support service offering counselling and advice. Click here to find out more. |
| The Mix (Under 25s) | Free online support, discussion forums, and counselling. Learn more on their website. |
| YoungMinds | Mental health advice, resources, and support up to age 25. Find help and advice on their website. |
| Hub of Hope | Hub for hope have a directory of support services which you can search for more local support. |
Support for bereavement
If you've been affected by loss of a loved one including through suicide, there is tailored support and information to help you here.