Young person support services in Cheshire & Merseyside
Below is a list of places where children, young people and their families can access help and support.

Papyrus
Prevention of Young Suicide. For confidential suicide prevention advice, contact HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.

Samaritans
Call 116 123 for free. Samaritans work to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone.

Shout 85258
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

Childline
Call 0800 1111 for free, confidential support at any time, day or night. Childline is there to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through, big or small.

Young Minds
Young Minds have loads of practical tips and advice from young people, as well as information on getting the support you need.
Call 0808 802 5544.

NHS Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services
Parents, carers and young people can receive direct support through NHS CYPMHS (sometimes referred to as CAMHS).

NHS Urgent Mental Health Helplines
NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages. You can call for:
• 24 hour advice and support – for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for
• Help to speak to a mental health professional
• An assessment to help decide on the best course of care

Hub of Hope
Mental health support network provided by Chasing the Stigma. The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.

Barnardos, See, Hear, Respond Hub
A dedicated service to help children, young people and their families or carers with problems caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

National Bullying Helpline
Available from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on 0300 323 0169. Provides help for anyone dealing with bullying, whether in school, in the workplace or online.