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This page brings together trusted mental health resources for young people. Whether you're looking for support or evidence-based information, these organisations offer reliable help and guidance. 

Support and helplines

NHS UK 

• Guidance on mental health problems and how to get support through services 

• https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/mental-health-support/

Childline 

• Free, confidential support for under 19s via phone, chat, and email 

• https://www.childline.org.uk/

• Call 0800 1111 

SHOUT 

• Free, confidential, 24/7 text support 

• Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 

The Mix 

• Free, confidential support for under 25s via phone, text, and peer chat 

• https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support/

• Text ‘THEMIX’ to 85258 

Samaritans 

• Free, confidential, 24/7 helpline 

• https://www.samaritans.org/

• Call 116 123 

Hub of Hope

• A UK directory that lists mental health support services across the UK, based on location

• https://hubofhope.co.uk/

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YoungMinds 

• Information about mental health and wellbeing for young people and families 

• https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Mind 

• Mental health information and help resources 

• https://www.mind.org.uk/

Kooth 

• Free online counselling and wellbeing tools for young people 

• https://www.kooth.com/

Anna Freud Centre 

• Information about mental health and wellbeing for young people and families 

• https://www.annafreud.org/resources/children-and-young-peoples-wellbeing/