If you feel that you need help to manage your wellbeing or mental health, don’t be afraid to reach out to a trusted adult at school or at home. We are here to help and have lots of experience of helping young people through difficulties.

If you would prefer to talk to someone who you don’t know, Kooth is a free online service to provide free, safe and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people aged 11- 25 years in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Link to www.kooth.com 

The organizations below can also provide you with a range of support:

No matter what is worrying you, we are here to help. All of our staff are friendly and won’t judge you. They won’t tell you what to do; instead they will help you make the choices that are right for you.

The NHS choices website offers advice about stress, anxiety and depression and also has a section on improving mental wellbeing, as well as lots of other information sections.

Parenting teenagers can be likened to a rollercoaster, with many ups and downs along the way. Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. The website has a lot of useful information and tips as well as forums or support groups.

 Childline is the free helpline and online service for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk to talk to a trained counsellor about any problem, or talk to other young people on the message boards.

Young Minds is a charity committed to improving the mental health and emotional well-being of all children and young people. They will provide advice on range of issues including depression and friendships. They provide a confidential phone helpline.

Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.

Winston’s Wish is the leading childhood bereavement charity in the UK. Established in 1992 as the first childhood bereavement charity in the UK, Winston’s Wish remains dedicated to supporting children after the death of a parent or sibling. Winston’s Wish can offer a range of practical support to children, families, professionals and anyone concerned about a bereaved child.

Most young people will have been bereaved of someone close to them (a parent, sibling, grandparent, friend, teacher) by the time they are 16. Many will cope well with their loss, but all will need the support of those around them. This website has lots of information about supporting a young person through bereavement.

Women’s Aid is the national domestic violence charity that works to end violence against women and children and supports domestic and sexual violence services across the country. They provide services to support abused women and children such as the free 24hour National Domestic Violence Helpline and The Hide-Out a website to help children and young people.

Karma Nirvana provides support to victims of honour based abuse and forced marriages. 0800 5999 247 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am-5pm).

Hope Again is the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Care. It is a safe place, where young people who are facing grief can share their stories with others.