Samaritans
Call, email and write a letter for free (no postage required!). There is also a free Samaritans self-help app. We provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or have suicidal thoughts. This is for any age
Stay Alive Suicide Prevention App
Stay Alive is a free pocket suicide prevention resource for anyone. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide. This app has some helpful features that you can personalise to help you e.g. safety plan, upload important photos and
Headspace: Meditation and Mindfulness Made Simple App
Live a happier, healthier life with just a few minutes of meditation a day on the Headspace App. Meditation has been proven to help with mental health, stress and anxiety. There is a 14-day free trial then a small monthly fee and it’s for anyone. Available on Android and i
Calm Harm (App)
Calm Harm is a clinician-developed free app that helps manage the urge to self-harm. This is for young people 13 years old and over. Available on Android and i
7 Cups
7 Cups is a free app for 13+ years old where it can connect you anonymously and securely to real listeners in a 1-to-1 chat. A 7 Cups listener doesn’t judge or try to solve problems and say what to do. They just listen. They are also accessible for chat via their website. It is
YoungMinds and YoungMinds Parent Helpline
Young Minds offer free, confidential online and telephone support, including information and advice, to any adult worried about the emotional problems, behaviour or mental health of a child or young person up to the age of 25. They also offer three different services to parents and carers who are concerned about their child’s mental health,
Winston’s Wish
We support grieving children and young people after the death of someone important. Anyone can reach out to us directly using our on-demand services, including live chat, helpline, email and text support. We also offer one-to-one sessions with bereavement support workers and counsellors; however these can only be accessed by making a referral. Anyone aged
The National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society can be contacted through the website. You can browse topics on their website to receive advice and guidance, there is an autism service directory, and there is also an online community where you can talk to your peers and volunteers about autism this is accessible by anyone. We also have an
The Mix
Confidential support available for those who are under 25 years old. You can ring, text, email or use the 1-to-1 chat feature on the website. This is a free service that provides you with support and advice
The Girl with the Curly Hair Project
The Curly Hair Project is a social enterprise which supports people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them, founded by autistic author Alis Rowe. It offers animated films, comic strips and diagrams to make their work interesting and easy to understand. It offers a wealth of research on the website