Resources
If you are struggling and in need of help or support now there are many resources available – you are not alone.
Adults
Samaritans – 116 123 samaritans.org (24-hour free service).
The Mix – themix.org.uk varied support (including mental health) for under-25s, includes 1-2-1 chat, crisis messenger or freephone 0808 808 4994.
Bristol Mind Mindline Helpline – 0808 808 0330 (Freephone 7pm to 11pm Wednesday to Sunday). bristolmind.org.uk/help-and-support/mindline and for information on a variety of other resources: bristolmind.org.uk/advice-resources.
Papyrus – papyrus-uk.org suicide prevention support (young people under 35), free ‘hopeline’: 0800 068 4141 available 9am to midnight, 7 days a week. Text chat 07860 039967.
Talk Club – www.talkclub.org
NHS (AWP) – 0800 953 1919 (24-hour help-line).
For urgent help: call 111 (awp.nhs.uk/contact-us/help-emergency)
You can also go to your GP for support and to discuss any concerns you might have.
In an emergency, where there is immediate risk of harm, call 999.
Children and Young People
Childline – childline.org.uk – call/chat/message boards and email, call free on 0800 1111, for anyone up to 19 years old.
Kooth – kooth.com (downloadable app – online mental wellbeing help, free anonymous and safe; info/discussion/chat, for 10-18 year-olds).
Shout – giveusashout.org text SHOUT to 85258, free, confidential 24/7 texting service for young people.
The Mix – themix.org.uk variety of support (including mental health) for under-25s, includes 1-2-1 chat, crisis messenger or freephone 0808 808 4994
It can often be helpful to speak to an adult that you trust (parent/carer, someone at school/college, or make an appointment with your GP) about your worries or feelings, so they can think with you about how to help.
For urgent help: check out awp.nhs.uk/camhs/help-now – or call 0800 953 9599.
In an emergency, where there is immediate risk of harm, call 999.
Parents
Young minds – charity that provides information/advice to parents/carers and young people: youngminds.org.uk
Bristol Mind Mindline Helpline – 0808 808 0330 (Freephone 7pm to 11pm Wednesday to Sunday)
For urgent help: NHS mental health response line: 0800 953 9599
You can also go to your GP for support and to discuss any concerns you might have.
In an emergency, where there is immediate risk of harm, call 999
Professionals
Professionals who work with vulnerable adults, families and young people will often be dealing with complex situations where emotional and mental health issues are involved. We can support you to reflect on challenging or difficult issues through our supervision services.
For urgent help: NHS mental health response line for young people (Mental health crisis): 0800 953 9599 /
awp.nhs.uk/camhs/help-now
For vulnerable Adults: NHS AWP – 0800 953 1919 (24-hour help-line) or 111
awp.nhs.uk/contact-us/help-emergency
(In an emergency, where there is immediate risk of harm, call 999)
First Response (Safe guarding and Child Protection): bristol.gov.uk/residents/social-care-and-health/children-and-families/concerns-about-a-child/first-response-for-professionals-working-with-children
Find our listing on the Counselling Directory: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/bridge-foundation
