20/12/2023
Reggie the Therapy Dog would like to wish everyone we have had the pleasure of meeting this year, a fantastic and peaceful Christmas. If you are struggling please reach out to one of the fantastic organisations available.
Here are some useful contacts:
Kooth
Kooth offers free, confidential and anonymous online support and counselling for 11-23 year olds. Their team will be available to provide mental wellbeing support over the festive period.
Beat
Beat provide support to help young people who may be struggling with an eating problem or an eating disorder. Call 0808 801 0677 (for help in England) (9am-midnight during the week and 4pm-midnight on weekends and bank holidays). Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk.
Childline
Childline provides a confidential telephone counselling service for any child with a problem. Call: 0800 1111 anytime or online chat with a counsellor.
Every Mind Matters
Every Matters offers expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Good Thinking
Good Thinking is London’s digital wellbeing service and provides a range of resources for people to help improve mental wellbeing including free NHS-approved apps.
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is a mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place.
Papyrus
Papyrus provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of su***de, and anyone worried about a young person. Call: 0800 068 3131 or text: 07860 039967 (9am-midnight, 365 days a year).
Samaritans
24/7 365 days a year – they’ll help you and listen to how you’re feeling. Call: 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org
Shout
Shout offers confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when immediate assistance is required Text “SHOUT” to 85258.
The Mix
The Mix provides free, confidential support for young people under 25. Call: 0808 808 4994 (3pm-midnight every day)