Student Support

Childline

0800 1111
childline.org.uk
Support for children and young people in the UK, including a free 24-hour helpline.

YoungMinds

85258 (crisis messenger service, text YM)
youngminds.org.uk
Provides information and support around mental health and a crisis text messenger service for urgent help.

Kooth

kooth.com
Information on mental health and well-being, community message boards and confidential live chat.

Samaritans

116 123 (helpline)
samaritans.org
24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk.

The Mix

0808 808 4994 (helpline)
85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX)
themix.org.uk
Support and advice for under 25s, including a helpline, crisis messenger service and webchat.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

0800 068 4141 (helpline)
07860039967 (text)
papyrus-uk.org/hopelineuk
Provides confidential support if you, or someone you know, is thinking about suicide.

If you feel like you may attempt suicide, or you have seriously hurt yourself, it’s an emergency. You or a trusted adult should call 999 and ask for an ambulance.

Child Bereavement UK

Provides support for young people who have recently suffered bereavement.
childbereavementuk.org/pages/category/under-18s