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There is light but there’s a tunnel to crawl through. There is love but misery loves you. We’ve still got hope so I think we’ll be fine.

If you or someone you know is having a difficult time, please know you are not alone and there are lots of people, like us, who would like you to feel better.  Here are some places where you will be able to find the help or support you might need. We’re sending love and hope that you can get the advice you need today.

Help in an emergency

Emergency Services

If you feel that you or someone you know is at immediate risk of death or serious harm please urgently call 999 to speak to an emergency medical professional. If you are unsure whether this is the right course of action please visit the NHS website for more information on mental health crisis or emergency here.

NHS

Support for anyone

Samaritans

You can get in touch with Samaritans about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels. You can call them for free, any time, from any phone, on 116 123. If you don’t feel like chatting on the phone there are other ways to contact them. Samaritans also have advice for parents and carers.

Samaritans

Breathing Space

If you want someone to speak to when friends, family or your GP are not available, you can call Breathing Space anytime, for free on 0800 83 85 87 , for someone to talk to on the phone (BSL interpreters available).

Breathing Space

Mind

To find out what help you can get if you or someone you know is in crisis, you can visit the getting help page on the Mind website or the how to help someone else page on the Mind website.

Mind

Support for children and young people

NSPCC

NSPCC You can get in touch with NSPCC about anything that’s troubling you about a young person’s wellbeing, no matter how large or small the issue feels. You can call them for free, any time, from any phone, on 0808 800 5000. If you don’t feel like chatting on the phone there are other ways to contact them.

NSPCC

Childline

Children and young people under 19 can get support from Childline online or by calling 0800 1111, 24 hours a day.

Childline

Support for young people, parents and carers.

Young Minds

YoungMinds is a fantastic charity in the UK offering a wide variety of mental health resources. If you are in crisis, you can contact the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free, any time of day by texting YM to 85258. All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.

Young Minds

Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland

The Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland can provide advice on children’s rights and connect you to others who can help too.

CYP Commissioner