Young people can experience a range of mental health problems. Childhood and teenage years are a time when you are usually changing rapidly and developing all the time.
If you are struggling, there are many organisations below that are specially trained to support you and help you.
Please remember, we want to help and are always willing to listen or guide you to the right place for support.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Providers
Below are a list of resources, that can help with mental health issues, giving practical support, advice, education and more.
Childline
What they offer: Offers advice and support to young people struggling with their mental health and well being. Accessible online, and via phone, and they offer a range of activities designed to provide helpful advice and information.
How to use:
- Telephone – 0800 1111
- Website – https://www.childline.org.uk/
NSPCC
What they offer: NSPCC offers learning resources for parents to help keep their children safe. They run Childline linked above.
How to use:
- Telephone – 0800 1111 (Suitable for children)
- Telephone – 0808 800 5000 (Helpline suitable for adults to report concerns)
- Website – https://www.nspcc.org.uk
Young Minds
What they offer: Mental health support for young people. Ensuring they don’t need to feel alone, and preventing mental health issues from reaching crisis point.
How to use:
- Website – https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Compass
What they offer: Compass Be Mental Health Support Team (MHST) works with children, young people, and families in education settings in Barnsley. Providing free, confidential support, help and advice for pupils, students and schools for issues related to mental health and emotional wellbeing.
How to use:
ChilyPep
What they offer: Provides a range of resources and information to support children and young people with their wellbeing and beyond.
How to use:
- Website – https://chilypep.org.uk/wellbeing/
Place2Be
What they offer: Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity who have provided counselling, mental health support and training in UK schools since 1994.
How to use:
- In school
- Website – https://www.place2be.org.uk/
NHS 111
What they offer: Urgent support and advice for dealing with mental health issues including referral to other more specialised services.
How to use:
- Website – https://111.nhs.uk/triage/check-your-mental-health-symptoms
- Telephone – 111