Need Support Immediately?
Young Somerset is not an emergency service, if you or somebody you know is in immediate danger please call 999.
Mindline – 24/7 Emotional Support & Mental Health Helpline
Mindline is a confidential listening service which provides a safe place to talk if you, or someone you know, is in distress.
- Call: 01823 276892
Samaritans – for everyone, (24/7)
Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face.
- Call: 116 123
- Email: [email protected]
Childline – for children and young people under 19 (24/7)
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor for free about anything – no problem is too big or too small.
- Call: 0800 1111 (the number won’t show up on your phone bill)
Papyrus – for people under 35
PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. You can contact them for help and guidance for yourself or for someone else in your care.
- Call: 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 10pm, bank holidays 2pm to 5pm
- Text: 07786 209697
- Email: [email protected]
Tellmi is a safe, anonymous app where a young person can talk about absolutely anything
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