Bennetts Funerals – GriefChat
Bennetts’ believe professional bereavement support should be free and accessible to all in need. That’s why they’ve partnered with Grief Chat. Grief Chat gives you the opportunity to speak with a professional bereavement counsellor through live instant chat. It’s free of charge, Monday to Friday , from 9am until 9pm. The Chat Box will pop
Child Line
Available for anyone under 19 years old. The number is free to call. Help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a 1-to-1 counsellor online through your free account in chat, email or post on the message boards. Help is also accessible in
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
Voice Collective
They support children and young people who see visions, hear voices, and have other ‘unusual’ sensory experiences or beliefs. They offer coping strategies, tool kits and a support forum. In addition, they support families/parents and offer training for youth workers, social workers, mental health professionals and more