Mental Health
Where to get help
Below are a list of organisations offer trusted support, information and services that can help you or someone you care about with mental wellbeing, emotional challenges and safety. They cover different types of help from online counselling and expert advice to practical resources and crisis support:
Support and wellbeing tools
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Kooth – A free online mental wellbeing community where young people can access safe, anonymous support, articles, mood trackers and counselling options to build resilience and manage feelings.
Listening and crisis support
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Samaritans – A 24/7 listening service offering non-judgemental support by phone, email or in person to anyone struggling with difficult thoughts or emotional pain; you don’t need to be in crisis to reach out.
Information, advice & advocacy
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YoungMinds – A national charity providing guides, tips and resources for young people and parents on mental health topics, plus a Parents Helpline to help families navigate emotional challenges.
Safety and protection for children
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NSPCC – A leading children’s charity working to prevent abuse and support child protection, offering advice, guidance and ways to report concerns so young people can stay safe and supported.
School-based wellbeing services
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Place2Be – A charity that provides in-school mental health support and counselling to pupils, plus resources and help for parents and teachers aiming to improve emotional wellbeing in the school community.
Together, these websites can offer immediate support, practical information and long-term wellbeing resources, making them great places to start if you’re looking for help or guidance around mental health and emotional wellbeing in the UK.
