Useful mental health resources for children and young people

Useful contact numbers;

                    

Child line

Call 0800 1111

Samaritans

Call anytime 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org

SANE

0300 304 7000 - A national, out of hours mental helpline (16.30-22.30) for patients, families, friends and carers.

Your GP

01942 812525 Westhoughton or 01204 697229 Blackrod                                         

Papyrus (suicide prevention charity)

Call 0800 068 4141   OR text 07786 209 697- 10 am to 10 pm week days and 2 pm to 10 pm weekends

Shout

Text shout on 85258  , if you are in crisis available 24/7 (www.giveusashout.org for your information, you can check out the service here)

If feeling unsafe, suicidal or in crisis, attend nearest A and E or call 111/999

 

 

Mindfulness apps;

 

Some are free and some are paid –Use after carers/ parents permission.

Calm harm Free and in app purchases   (13 years and onwards)

Blue ice nhs Free     

Pacifica/kids helpline Free and  in app purchases

SAM Free (self-help for anxiety).