If you need to speak to somebody during the Pandemic then there are many services out there who can offer help and advice.
We have compiled a list of organisations and how to contact them if you need help.
Young Minds
0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)
85258 (crisis messenger service, text YM)
Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers.
Qwell
https://www.qwell.io/index.html
Online wellbeing support for adults; Monday – Friday 12pm – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday 6pm – 10pm.
Samaritans
116 123
samaritans.org
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA
24-hour emotional support for anyone who needs to talk.
Family Lives
0808 800 2222
familylives.org.uk
>Information and support for parents and families.
MindEd for Families
mindedforfamilies.org.uk/young-people
Safe and reliable advice about parenting and young people’s mental health, created by experts and parents together.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK
0800 068 41 41
07786 209697 (text)
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.
The Children’s Society
claire.bex@childrenssociety.org.uk
t: 07850501435
The Manchester Youth Zone
931 Rochdale Road, Harpurhey, Manchester, M9 8AE
0161 203 5333
working days are Monday- Wednesday
Please note I will only be available to reply to emails Monday – Wednesday (between 11am – 6pm). If you are a young person or parent/carer in need of crisis support please call 111 for the RRT team or attend A&E. If you would like to get in touch with Safe Zones please contact 07710 396 149 where there will be someone available to talk to you between 8am and 8pm each day.
Visit our website at http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk