Young People’s Wellbeing
ChildLine
Counselling service for under 19s.
Call: 0800 1111 (open 24/7, free of charge)
Website (live chat support available): www.ChildLine.org.uk
Educate Against Hate
Answers to common questions and resources to help protect your child from extremism and radicalisation.
Website: www.EducateAgainstHate.com/parents/
Emerge Advocacy
Support for young people (aged 10-25) who are in hospital because of self-harm, a suicide attempt or emotional crisis and follow up support for up to three months post-discharge to help young people take the next steps towards recovery.
Website: www.EmergeAdvocacy.com/royal-surrey
Mind and Soul Foundation
A Christian charity providing advice and support for mental and spiritual health and wellbeing (services are available to everyone, regardless of faith).
Website: www.MindAndSoulFoundation.org
Starting University can stir many emotions which can be hard. Here are some practical tips: www.mindandsoulfoundation.org/Articles/630562/Mind_and_Soul/Articles/Student_Mental_Health
NSPCC
Dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty.
Children call: 0800 1111 (open 24/7, free of charge)
For adults concerned about a child: 0808 800 5000 (open 24/7, free of charge)
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
PAPYRUS
Free, confidential suicide prevention advice for (or on behalf of) young people.
Call: 0800 068 4141 (9am – midnight, every day, free of charge)
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Text: 07860 039967
Website: www.papyrus-uk.org
Surrey Family Information Service
Young people who identify as LGBT+ can be offered support by youth workers in Surrey to give them a safe space to talk about what matters to them and to be introduced to other young people who are LGBT+.
Switchboard
LGBT+ Helpline, where all the volunteers who answer the calls are also LGBT+. Callers can discuss any concerns they have, including coming out and relationships.
Call: 0300 330 0630 (open 10:00-22:00 every day)
Website: www.switchboard.lgbt
The Mix
Advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money and jobs for under 25s.
Call: 0808 808 4994 (free of charge)
Text: THEMIX to 85258
Website: www.TheMix.org.uk
Twister
Youth Workers from Surrey County Council run Twister, a safe space LGBT+ youth group
Twister is a place where young people can meet to get support, make friends, and take part in fun, creative and awareness raising activities. It is for young people age 13 to 19 and up to 25 if the young adult has special educational needs or disabilities (SEND).
Twister is just like any other youth group. The young people choose how they spend their time there, with the main activities including art, crafts, music and cooking. At the start of the session some young people may choose to change into clothes that reflect their gender identity. The friendly feel of the group allows discussions to open up about issues they might be experiencing or worried about, such as bullying, coming out, relationships, civil rights, equality and being a gay and/or transgender person in public.
Contact Rob Oulton on 07812 758075 or robert.oulton@surreycc.gov.uk
Website: www.surreycc.gov.uk/children/support-and-advice/families/support-and-advice/young-people/lgbt-support
Young Minds
Information about child and adolescent mental health and
services for parents and professionals.
Young people text: YM to 85258
Parents or Carers Call: 0808 802 5544 (9:30am — 4pm, Mon to Fri, free of charge. Typetalk, Textdirect and interpreters available)
Email: parents@youngminds.org.uk
Website (live chat support available): www.youngminds.org.uk