anxiety support for children, adolescents & FAMILIES
AFC Crisis Messenger
A free, private, round-the-clock text messaging support service for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. If you require SUPPORT text: AFC to 85258.
Charlie Waller
https://charliewaller.org/young-people/
a charity that provides services for young people suffering from anxiety and/or depression
Childline
https://www.childline.org.ukChildline is available to help anyone under the age of 19 in the UK with any problem. Whether it's a major or minor issue, their skilled counsellors are available to help.
AnxietyUK
offering support to those affected by anxiety including text and telephone support.
Helpline: 03444 775 774 Text support: 07537 416 905 (open Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30)
NoPanic
https://nopanic.org.uk helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders
Helpline Number 0300 772 9844
Youth Line: 0333 172 2644
Everyday - 10am - 10pm ( 365 days of the year)
Supportline
https://www.supportline.org.uk
helps people of all ages on a variety of issues, including as addiction, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, eating disorders, and self-harm. .
Support for self harm
Visit your GP
Depending on where you live, your school or college may be able to refer you to these services, and in certain cases, you may be able to refer yourself.
Harmless
supporting those who do or are at risk of self-harm
Makespace
https://www.makespaceco.org peer-led spaces for people with experience of self-harm to come together and share their experiences
The samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123
The mix
Call: 0808 808 4994
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. they are there to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via their online community, on social, through the free, confidential helpline or their counselling service.
Selfharm/youthscape
offer a friendly, inclusive, non-judgmental space where they offer you tools and ideas to help you reflect on your journey and what might be the next right step for you, as you move towards a life free from self-harm.
apps
worry tree
Stress & Anxiety Companion
worry tree
Notice, record and manage your worries using cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
thinkNinja
Stress & Anxiety Companion
worry tree
ThinkNinja is an app that helps 10 to 18-year-olds learn about and manage their mental health
Stress & Anxiety Companion
Stress & Anxiety Companion
Stress & Anxiety Companion
Stress & Anxiety Companion
Breathing exercises, relaxing music and games to help calm your mind and change negative thoughts
Free, with in-app purchases
Meetoo
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Stress & Anxiety Companion
A safe and secure forum for teenagers wanting to discuss any issue affecting their lives