YOUNG MINDS
A mental health charity for young people in need of support and for parents who are worried about their child. The parent’s helpline is 08088025544 for detailed advice, emotional support and signposting about a young person up to the age of 25. You will find a number of resources to help with mental health and to empower all young minds whatever the challenges in life. This also covers your child at University to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome their difficulties.
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Childline
You can talk about anything if you are under 19 with any issues big or small. They will give advice about a wide range of issues on the phone or you can talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
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NHS MENTAL HEALTH TRIAGE
This service provides advice, support and guidance, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for anyone living in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. This is a crisis line that has a wide range of skills, ncluding on the phone brief psychological support and has access to key services and organisations that can offer mental health support to people in their time of need.
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THE ANNA FREUD INSTITUTE
is a leading mental health charity whose mission is to transform the experience of children, young people and their families with mental health. Another brilliant website that is full of helpful resources for parents and children. You will find Coronavirus support, support for early years, mental health and tips on self- care.
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NSPCC
They provide therapeutic services to help children move on from abuse, as well as supporting parents and families in caring for their children.
They work closely with Childline and are responsible for providing protection for children from being abused or neglected.
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BARNARDOS
Barnardos is a national children’s charity who believe that with the right support, young people can transform their lives. Growing up is a challenge for everyone, but for some it’s more difficult than others. They offer practical and emotional support so that young people can enter adulthood with the confidence they need to achieve their full potential. This website tells you everything you need to know about how Barnardos can help.
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The Charlie Waller Trust
Supporting children and their families with Mental Health
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KOOTH
Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online counselling and support for 11-25 year olds. Kooth has been commissioned by NHS Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight.
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Kooth offer digital counselling and emotional well-being service for you people
They are online to 10pm
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Hampshire Healthy Families
For all things health and families in Hampshire – find ways to support your child’s development and how to contact healthcare professionals.
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