Help and Support

Here are some organisations that offer free information, advice or support:

Parent Survey:

Citizens Advice: 0800 144 8848

A free support service offering advice on lots of topics such as work, benefits, money issues, housing, immigration, health and law.

You can ring the above number, chat with an advisor online or find other ways to contact them here: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/contact-us/contact-us/

Mind: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm)

A mental health charity with a wealth of information on mental health conditions and services.

You can access the national Mind website here: https://www.mind.org.uk/

You can access your local Mind website here: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/local-minds/

NHS support with mental health: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

You can find information and support for your, or someone else’s, mental health on this website.

Samaritans: 116 223

A free and confidential emotional support if you need to talk to someone.

You can ring the above number, access their website here: https://www.samaritans.org/ or email them at jo@samaritans.org

SupportLine: 01708 765200

An emotional support for people who are isolated or at risk.

You can ring the above number, access their website here: https://www.supportline.org.uk/ or email them at info@supportline.org.uk

Child Survey:

ChildLine: 0800 1111

A free helpline which will not show on a phone bill. You can also chat 1-2-1 online with a counsellor on the website: https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat/

The Mix: https://www.themix.org.uk/

A free support service on issues such as health, money, safety, work and study. It offers 1-2-1 chat on their website. If you need urgent support, you can text them THEMIX to 85258 anytime.

Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/how-to-get-help-and-support/useful-contacts/

A mental health charity offering a list of organisations and services that can offer information and support.