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In a Crisis?
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If your life, or the life of someone you know is in immediate danger then you need to ring 999
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If you have a safeguarding or welfare concern regarding a young person, then please ring MASH (the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) on: 0345 155 1071
If not in immediate danger, then please feel free to ring either the Samaritans or Childline (for those aged under 19) for some crisis advice and support.
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There are also other support services listed below that you may find beneficial.
Childline:
A free confidential service for anyone under the age of 19 to discuss anything that is worrying them.
Call: 0800 1111
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Samaritans:
Support for people in times of need.
Call: 116 123
Kooth:
Online support and counselling for young people.
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Head Space:
A local evening drop in service for those who feel they are approaching a mental health crisis
https://www.colebrooksw.org/head-space/
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Mind:
Advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health illness.
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Young Minds:
Information on mental health for children and young people, parents and professionals.
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Shout :
A free text 24/7 messaging service. Text 'shout' to 85258
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Mental Health.org:
Information and support for young people with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/c/children-and-young-people
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NSPCC:
Help, advice and information around child abuse and child cruelty.
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NHS:
Information and advice for everything to do with your health.
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National Counselling Society:
The national counselling society, an organisation to support and promote counselling as well as find an appropriate counsellor.
https://www.nationalcounsellingsociety.org/
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BACP - British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists:
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Promoting the role and relevance of counselling professions. Information on finding an appropriate counsellor.
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Mental Health helplines:
A list of mental health helplines and support groups.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/