Other places to get help
In the event of a crisis please use one of the below for 24 hr assistance.
Childline
Young Minds - 24 hr help for young people
Text Young Mind's Crisis Messenger for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are a young person experiencing a mental health crisis.
If you need urgent help text YM to 85258.
All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus
NHS 111
NHS services are available 24 hrs a day.
Phone 111
If you believe you or someone else are at risk of harm
If you believe that you or someone else has harmed themselves
Oxfordshire CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service)
You can contact CAMHS directly, (this is Oxfordshire but you can google services in other regions as well).
​
Phone: 01865 902 515
For parents of young people who are struggling
Speak to Young Mind's advisers on the Parents Helpline
Call for free on 0808 802 5544 (9:30am - 4pm, Mon - Fri)
MIND
Infoline 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Information and signposting service.
9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays).
The Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, call the Samaritans free any time, from any phone, on 116 123