Support Services Directory

www.nspcc.org.uk
Prevention of abuse, source of support for parents and young people if you have concerns about abuse and well being, including e-safety.

www.childline.org.uk
A free, private and confidential service for young people where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We're here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

www.themix.org.uk
Whether you’re 13, 25, or any age in between, we’re here to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud thoughts you have. We give you the information and support you need to deal with it all.

www.papyrus-uk.org
Prevention of young suicide.

www.samaritans.org
Available 24 hours a day for someone to talk to about any concern.

www.brook.org.uk
Free and confidential sexual advice.

www.tht.org.uk
Terrence Higgins Trust - sexual health.

www.nutrition.org.uk
Information to support healthy eating and lifestyles.

www.nhsinform.scot
NHS website with information on healthy lifestyle choices.

www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Eating disorder charity and information service.

www.eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk
Local self help group.

www.selfharm.co.uk
Helping young people with self harm.

www.harmless.org.uk
Supporting young people with self harm.

www.kooth.com
Online mental wellbeing community - free, safe and anonymous support.

www.youngminds.org.uk
Charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.

www.minded.org.uk
Educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults.

wayinchesham@hotmail.com
Counselling – free & confidential plus sexual health, young addiction, young carers.

www.getselfhelp.co.uk
Self help on a wide variety of topics.

www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Local free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health.

www.alcoholeducationtrust.org
Helping young people develop a healthy relationship with alcohol.

www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/
NHS guidance on smoking and how to quit.

www.talktofrank.com
Information about drugs for parents and children.

www.wearetheloop.co.uk
The Loop that aims to promote health and minimise harms in nightclubs, bars and festivals.

www.rehab-recovery.co.uk 

www.rehab4addiction.co.uk
A free addiction helpline run by people who have beaten addiction in their own lives.

www.ceop.gov.uk
Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP).

www.thinkuknow.co.uk
CEOP website for children and parents.

www.getnetwise.org
How to be wise on the net.

www.saferinternet.org.uk
Online safety site for teachers, parents and children.

www.childnet.com
Help to make the internet safe for young people.

www.ygam.org
The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust - informing, educating, safeguarding and build digital resilience amongst young and vulnerable people.

www.techaddiction.ca
Information and support on the issue of excessive video game and internet use.

www.youthgambling.com
Support with gambling addiction and other high risk behaviours.

www.gamcare.org.uk
Support with gambling addiction.

www.actionforhappiness.org
Ideas for how to help individuals improve their own wellbeing as well as helping to build a happier and more caring society.

www.familylives.org.uk
A national charity that works for, and with, parents.

www.parentinfo.org
Providing information, support and advice to parents on a range of issues. In recent years, Parent Zone's work has focused on the impact of digital technologies on families.

www.childbereavementuk.org
For those supporting bereaved children and young people.

www.papyrus.uk.org
Prevention of young suicide charity.

Samaritans - or call 116 123.
Available 24 hours a day for someone to talk to about any concern.

www.cruse.org.uk
Information for bereaved people.

https://hectorshouse.org.uk/
Aims to prevent suicide and mental health stigma through education, awareness and support. 

www.youngcarersbucks.org
Support for young carers.