Children and Young People Mental Health Support

CAMHS Crisis Team

If your child or young person, or your family, feels they are experiencing a mental health crisis and need urgent support, call 111 and choose option 2.

The CAMHS Crisis Team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Only go to A&E or call 999 for a medical emergency, such as an overdose, serious self-harm or a serious injury.

For support by text, message SHOUT to 85258.

National Helplines

Young Minds Parent Helpline

Young Minds offer free, confidential online and telephone support, including information and advice, to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25. Call 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pm) or email parents@youngminds.org.uk.

ChildLine

ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor about anything -no problem is too big or too small. Call free on 0800 1111, have a 1-2-1 chat online or send an email. For more information, please visit https://www.childline.org.uk/Pages/Home.aspx