Youth Access is not an emergency service and we do not provide mental health support to young people but you can find urgent help below:
If somebody’s life is in danger
If there is an immediate risk to yours, or someone else’s life, call 999 immediately
Emotional support (for suicidal thoughts, self-harm, mental health crises)
- Samaritans (if you are 18 or over) - call 116 123 anytime for free, whatever you're going through
- ChildLine (if you are under 18) - call 0800 1111 anytime for free or follow the link to see other online or chat options
- SANE (for over 16’s) - call 0300 304 7000 from 4:30pm-10:30pm any day of the year for emotional support
- Shout crisis text line - text SHOUT to 85258 for free, 24/7 support across the UK
Medical help
- NHS 111 is free to call and can support if you have an urgent healthcare need, that isn’t life-threatening
Domestic abuse and sexual violence
- Refuge help women and children living with domestic abuse or violence. Contact their free, 24/7 National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247
- Respect help men living with domestic abuse. They provide free support on their helpline. Call 0808 801 0327 from 10am – 8pm, Monday-Friday
- GALOP provide specialist LGBTQ+ support with domestic abuse, rape and sexual violence. Call their free helpline 0800 999 5428, Monday – Friday from 10am.
- For support after rape or sexual violence, contact Rape Crisis on 0808 802 9999 or The Survivor’s Trust on 0808 801 0818