Further support and advice

Support for your mental health doesn’t have to come from just one place. There are a range of other services and groups that offer different kinds of help, depending on what feels right for you.


Support for adults

Samaritans are there for you if you are feeling distressed or overwhelmed, including having thoughts of suicide. They offer a free, confidential and non-judgemental listening service 24 hours a day.

Call: 116 123 (free)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Web: www.samaritans.org

Samaritans are there for you if you are feeling distressed or overwhelmed, including having thoughts of suicide. They offer a free, confidential and non-judgemental listening service 24 hours a day.

Call: 116 123 (free)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Web: www.samaritans.org

Shout is a free, confidential text messaging service available 24 hours a day. It offers support if you are struggling to cope or need someone to talk to.

Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.

Shout is a free, confidential text messaging service available 24 hours a day. It offers support if you are struggling to cope or need someone to talk to.

Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.

Mind provides information and advice about mental health, along with practical tips to support your everyday wellbeing. They also run an online peer support community called "Side by Side", where you can share experiences and connect with others in a safe space

Call: 0300 123 3393
Web: www.mind.org.uk/

Mind provides information and advice about mental health, along with practical tips to support your everyday wellbeing. They also run an online peer support community called "Side by Side", where you can share experiences and connect with others in a safe space

Call: 0300 123 3393
Web: www.mind.org.uk/

CALM supports people who are feeling down or in crisis, with a focus on preventing suicide. Their helpline is open every day in the evening.

Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight)
Web: www.thecalmzone.net

CALM supports people who are feeling down or in crisis, with a focus on preventing suicide. Their helpline is open every day in the evening.

Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight)
Web: www.thecalmzone.net


Support for children and young people

This website is for children and young people. It provides information about mental health, wellbeing, and local support services.

Web: www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk/

This website is for children and young people. It provides information about mental health, wellbeing, and local support services.

Web: www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk/

TIC+ supports children, young people and their families to improve mental health and wellbeing. Support includes:

  • counselling (online and face-to-face)
  • school-based support
  • a confidential helpline
  • online sessions and support for parents and carers

Call: 01594 372 777
Text: 07520 634063
Web: www.ticplus.org.uk 

TIC+ supports children, young people and their families to improve mental health and wellbeing. Support includes:

  • counselling (online and face-to-face)
  • school-based support
  • a confidential helpline
  • online sessions and support for parents and carers

Call: 01594 372 777
Text: 07520 634063
Web: www.ticplus.org.uk 

School nurses offer a confidential text messaging service for young people aged 11-19. You can get advice and support on a range of health and wellbeing topics, including:

  • relationships
  • bullying
  • anxiety and stress
  • body worries
  • drugs, smoking or alcohol
  • sexual health.

Call: 07507 333 351
Web: www.ghc.nhs.uk

School nurses offer a confidential text messaging service for young people aged 11-19. You can get advice and support on a range of health and wellbeing topics, including:

  • relationships
  • bullying
  • anxiety and stress
  • body worries
  • drugs, smoking or alcohol
  • sexual health.

Call: 07507 333 351
Web: www.ghc.nhs.uk

Childline supports children and young people under 19 with any issue they are facing. You can talk to a trained counsellor at any time - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call: 0800 1111 (to speak with a counsellor)
Web: www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat

Childline supports children and young people under 19 with any issue they are facing. You can talk to a trained counsellor at any time - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call: 0800 1111 (to speak with a counsellor)
Web: www.childline.org.uk/get-support/1-2-1-counsellor-chat

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