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
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)