Worried about self-harm? Download the free Calm Harm app Featured on NHS Apps Library The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it. Learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app using these activities: Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself,...

Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice. Please click the link provided for further details and contact information.  Anxiety UK Bipolar UK CALM Men's Health Forum Mental Health Foundation Mind No Panic OCD Action ...

HOPELINEUK advisers want to work with you to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. For children and young peo...

Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health Young people told us that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. So, we spoke to professionals and looked at academic res...

Does this sound familiar? Time’s a great healer Are you better now? Pull yourself together Don’t be sad all the time Life will get back to normal soon Go back to school and get on with it Let’s go out clubbing and have fun Nothing is the same after the death of a parent, brother or sister....

Our Time helps young people dealing with parental mental illness. We make sure they get the support they need and have their voices heard. 1) We’ve established monthly KidsTime Workshops throughout the UK, where young people at risk of isolation and exclusion are supported. These friendly sessions...

We’re the UK's largest provider of relationship support, and in 2019 we helped over two million people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to strengthen their relationships.  Relate has increased the availability of our highly trained counsellors to support everyone’s...

Youth Employment UK is an independent, not for profit social enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment. Our Skills and Careers Hub provides 14-24 year olds with free resources, advice and guidance. Designed with input from young people, the Skills and Careers Hub offers practical tools...

Teens Health is an educational site created to educate young people and provide answers to questions on the following topics: Body Mind Sexual Health Food & Fitness Diseases & Conditions Infections Drugs & Alcohol School & Jobs Sports Expert Answers (Q&A) Staying Safe...

Every 6.5 seconds someone dies from tobacco use, says the World Health Organization. Research suggests that people who start smoking in their teens and continue for 2 decades or more will die 20-25 years earlier than those who never light up. QUIT’s youth service are here to help young people make ...

Platform is an amazing space. It’s a welcoming and dynamic creative arts hub for young people aged 13-21 years (up to 25 years with SEND), who live or study in Islington, to come and take part in a wide range of creative and performing arts activities. Our facilities include an 85-seater theatre, pe...

Well Happy is a free health app which aims to help young people in London age 12-25 to find local support services in and around London including mental health, sexual health, drugs, alcohol and stop smoking services. Well Happy empowers young people to take control of their health and includes a nu...

Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind works alongside people with mental health needs and dementia, to improve their quality of life. At the heart of Bromley, Lewisham & Greenwich Mind’s work lie the following core values: Active participation, recognising and using the skills of people with...

We provide support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services and are committed to empowering local residents, promoting wellbeing and supporting recovery. We provide: Advocacy Youth services and online resources Emergency services counselling Empl...

Everything You Need for Eating Disorders We believe that you have the right to get the best help from someone who cares and understands. We believe that therapists deserve the best training and ongoing support to empower their work. This is our mission for people with anorexia, bulimia, binge and ...

Ellern Mede Eating Disorder Services is widely regarded as the UK’s most specialist provider of intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and young people. We have two hospitals, both based in North London, the first is at Ridgeway and the second is at Barnet. We also offer flexible...

Youthline: 0808 801 0711 Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677   Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. We exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a ...

Under-18s guide to quitting smoking Click the link for more detailed advice and links to support and resources.

Helpline: 0808 808 4994. You can also speak to our trained helpline supporters on our one to one chat service. The Mix’s team will be able to connect you with a range of services to help you with your query. Essential support for under 25s The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young peop...

Call: 03001236600Or Text: 82111 Frank: Honest information about drugs. Here you can access information regarding: Drugs A-Z Help and advice: What to do in an emergency 10 ways to deal with peer pressure Worried about a friend? Worried about a child? What is drug treatment like? Find a supp...

Live Well Advice, tips and tools provided by the NHS to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing. Eat Well: All you need to know about the major food groups and a healthy, balanced diet Healthy weight: Check your BMI using our healthy weight calculator and find out if you're...

The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is an award winning registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. This service is for vulnerable and distressed young Muslims with a wide-range of social issues - particularly those that are regarded as...

Advice and support for young people regarding: Abuse, bullying and online safety Alcohol, drugs & smoking Children in care Mental health & wellbeing Money, housing & legal Relationships, sex & sexuality Young parents Young adults with SEND aged 16-25  Learning & Work T...

We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. Whether you want to know more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, our guides can help. Get Urgent Help Feelings and Symptoms Con...

London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We are here to support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBT community in and around London. We offer counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting perso...

The Health Equality and Rights Organisation for LGBTQ+ people The mission of HERO is to improve the health, enhance the well-being and champion the rights of LGBTQ+ people. HERO wants to see a world where no LGBTQ+ person is discriminated by health or social inequalities based of their sexuality or...

The Young Merton page on the government directory site is a fantastic starting point when looking to explore your options, or for support from experts and opportunities in the following categories: Things to do Keeping safe and healthy Work, money and living Education and learning Have a say ...

If you're a young LGBTQIA+ person, this is an invaluable resource to learn about yourself, your community, what opportunities and support is out there, and how to take care of your health and wellbeing. We provide a information on a wide variety of topics including: sexual orientation, gender identi...

Mermaids has been supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995. Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their...

Regard is a national organisation of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer people (LGBTQ) who self-identify as disabled. We follow the Social Model of Disability. This is a way of thinking about disability that says it is society that needs to change by removing the barriers that deny...