Support is also available online for both parents and young people:

CAMHS Resources – Self-help guides

NHS Advice for Talking to Teenagers

NHS Mental Health Advice for Parents and Guardians

NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe Online

UK Safer Internet Centre – Internet Safety Guidance for Parents and Carers

Additional Support

Samaritans – United Kingdom & Ireland – All Ages

A charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They’re there 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, waiting for your call. You do not need to have any credit or call allowance – the call is free.

Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org (response within 24 hours)
Phone: 116 123

Childline – United Kingdom – Children and Young People Up to Their 19th Birthday

You can talk to a counsellor on the phone or access the online counseling service. Childline deals with any issues which cause distress or concern; some of the most common issues include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, teenage pregnancy, substance misuse, neglect, and psychological abuse.

Website: www.childline.org.uk
Phone: 0800 1111 (FREE)

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