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Children Young People Mental Wellbeing

Do you need urgent help?

Do you need immediate medical help?

If you’ve seriously injured yourself or taken an overdose call 999 or get immediate medical advice from NHS 111. Call 111 or go to the website:

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Crisis line: 0800 051 61 71

Free phone, 24/7 helpline for mental health emergency

Call this number free if you are in a mental health crisis and need support.

Find out more about the CAMHS (child and adolescent mental health services) crisis and liaison team on the website.

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Papyrus – prevention of young suicide

Hopeline: 0800 068 41 41
07860 039967
pat@papyrus-uk.org

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINEUK. We are open 9am - 12am (midnight) every day of the year.

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Childline: 0800 1111

Free, private and confidential phone line, online message boards, 1-to-1 with counsellor, info and advice online.

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Text SHOUT to 85258

SHOUT provides free 24/7 confidential mental health text support.

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Local mental health support

You are not alone

One in ten children between the ages of 5 and 16 has a mental health problem. There are lots of local services in North Yorkshire you can access including:

The Go-To is the home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire. They are there to help you find the right help and support for you, to help you stay well, whatever is going on in your life.

There is a range of support available including links to support and contact details for support services.

The-Go-To

Age - 17 and under

Age - 18 - 25

Feeling stressed and worried, self-esteem, anger, eating, bullying, drugs and alcohol, LGBTQ+ support and more…

Coping with common issues

Need someone to talk to?

It’s important to find someone you can talk to.

You may find it helpful to talk to your parents, a relative or a friend about your problems. They may be concerned about you and welcome the opportunity to hear what you have to say.

The Mind website has some tips on talking to friends and family >>

If this is not possible, you may prefer to talk to someone else you know and can trust including a teacher, pastoral officer, head of year or a tutor.

Talking to your GP/doctor is also a good place to start. The Young Minds website has some good tips on how to speak to your GP about mental health.

Young Minds

For advice on managing suicidal feelings, take a look at the Young Minds website. It also includes a parent helpline.

If you need urgent help text YM to 85258

Parents helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4pm, free for mobiles and landlines)

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Papyrus

Papyrus is a national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Take a look at their website for help and advice if you’re thinking about suicide, or if you’re worried about someone who is. They also have HOPELINEUK, where you can receive confidential support and advice by calling 0800 068 4141 or texting 07860 039967.

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Buzz Us

A text messaging service for young people aged 11-18 experiencing mental health and wellbeing difficulties.

Text: 07520 631168

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