General Help, Support and Advice
Childline
Whatever your worry we can help you. Call Childline for help and advice! Tel: 0800 1111
Samaritans
If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to do. Call us any time, day or night. Whatever you’re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE. Call 116 123
Mindmate
Online support for young people and their parents and carers.
Young Minds
Useful information for young people and their parents and carers.
Give Us A Shout
24/7 Anonymous text support for when you feel you can’t cope. Text us today for support in a crisis. Text Shout to 85258
Teen Connect (11 – 18yr Olds)
Teen Connect is a helpline for 13-18 year-olds living in the Leeds area. They offer up to an hour of support either by phone or online chat. The helpline is open 6pm-2am every night.
Kooth
Kooth is a web based confidential support service available to young people. Kooth provides a safe and secure means of accessing mental health and wellbeing support designed specifically for young people.
NHS ChatHealth
Time for Young People
Feeling anxious, worried, got things on your mind and want someone to talk? Time for young people is an emotional wellbeing service for 11-18 year olds living and studying in Leeds (as well as care leavers and individuals with special educational needs or disabilities up to 25). Come along to one of our drop-ins and meet the team who will listen, advise and support you around your wellbeing