UK Crisis Contacts for Children & Young People (Mental Health Support)
999 – Emergency Services
If you or someone else is in immediate danger or at risk of harm, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
Childline – Support for Children & Young People
📞 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7)
🌐 www.childline.org.uk
Confidential support for anyone under 19 about anything that’s bothering them. You can call, chat online, or send an email.
Samaritans – 24/7 Listening Support
📞 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
🌐 www.samaritans.org
Young people of any age can call for free emotional support at any time.
SHOUT – 24/7 Text Support for Mental Health
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258
🌐 www.giveusashout.org
Confidential, free text support service for anyone in distress. Available 24/7, including for young people.
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
📱 Text YM to 85258
🌐 www.youngminds.org.uk
Text support for young people experiencing a mental health crisis. Free and available 24/7.
The Mix – Support for Under 25s
📞 0808 808 4994 (Free, daily 3pm–midnight)
🌐 www.themix.org.uk
Support and information for young people aged 11–25 on mental health, relationships, school, work, and more. Offers phone, text, email, and online chat.
Papyrus HOPELINE247 – Suicide Prevention for Young People
📞 0800 068 41 41
📱 Text 07860 039967
📧 pat@papyrus-uk.org
🌐 www.papyrus-uk.org
For children and young people (under 35) struggling with suicidal thoughts, and for anyone worried about a young person.
Kooth – Online Mental Health Support
🌐 www.kooth.com
Free, safe, and anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform for 11–25-year-olds. Includes forums, journaling, and one-to-one chat with trained counsellors.