Resources & Advice
This page brings together trusted resources, advice and information to support children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, reassurance, or next steps, we hope you’ll find something helpful here.
Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention
PAPYRUS offers a range of suicide prevention training, which is available to individuals, organisations and communities who want to create a suicide-safer society.
Shout: The UK's free, confidential, 24/7 mental health text service
Shout is the UK’s first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Samaritans
Contact a Samaritan.
If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to do.
Information for young people aged 11-18
If you’re going through a difficult time or are struggling with how you’re feeling, it can be really scary and upsetting.
Find Help: Staffordshire & Stoke
Those first steps to seeking help are tough but you’re in the right place. There are two main routes available to you – we can show you specialist services available in your area or we can put you in touch with your School Nurse.
Mental Health apps for young people
These free apps can help you look after your mental health with simple tools to manage stress, handle your emotions, and learn more about mental health.
Mindfulness Audio
Mindulness audio files covering the mindful practice of meditation, breathing and movement.
(for 12 to 18 year olds/parents/professionals)
The Sandbox
The Sandbox provides and signposts children and young people in South Staffordshire self-help mental health resources. Also providing quick access to mental health support including mental health assessment, internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) and one-to-one therapy.
Combined Wellbeing
Seek help and advice about feelings, growing up, health, lifestyle, relationships, sexual health, and more.
Learn Active Listening with Beck Bromley
Learn how in times of grief or sudden change ACTIVE LISTENING might save your life or the life of someone you love.
Ripple Suicide Prevention
Ripple Suicide Prevention uses digital tools to interrupt harmful online searches and guide people to safe, supportive mental health resources.
Family Lives
Family Lives offers free, confidential support and practical advice for families on parenting, relationships, and children’s wellbeing.
Need a bit more support right now?
If things are feeling overwhelming, you don’t have to cope on your own. Support is available, and it’s okay to reach out – even if you’re not sure what you need.
NHS 111
Available 24/7 to help you find urgent mental health support.
Samaritans
Call 116 123 for emotional support 24/7.
SHOUT
Text SHOUT to 85258 for confidential support, anytime.