Taking care of your mind

Advice and information for young people

We all have good days and bad days. If you’re struggling with how you're feeling, you are not alone.

Where to go if you need support to take care of your mind

If you're struggling, or even if you just want to talk to someone, help is available:

• One Hub is a website for young people in Southwark. Find out about things to do, career opportunities and help and support, including mental health support
• The Nest provides free and confidential mental wellbeing advice and support for young people in Southwark
• ChatHealth allows you to text a qualified health professional anonymously for confidential advice on 07507 332 150 (for 11 to 19 years olds)
• Togetherall is a free online 24/7 community of anonymous mental health support for Southwark residents aged 16+, provided by trained counsellors and peers (select ‘my area is registered’ and add your postcode to register for the first time)
• Kooth is an online counselling service for children and young people aged 10 to 25 years old to get free, anonymous mental health and emotional wellbeing support
• Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope, text “SHOUT” to 85258 to chat with trained volunteers
• The Mix helps people under 25 take on challenges such as mental health, money, homelessness finding a job, break-ups and drugs, online, via live one-to-one and group chats, email, confidential helpline and 24/7 crisis text message service  
• Mind provides mental health information for young people, whether you're looking for support for yourself, or if you need information because you’re supporting someone else
• Good Thinking provides helpful digital resources for young people, including free NHS-approved apps top tips for young people to help boost your mental wellbeing

If you are a child or young person and would like to talk to someone about how you are feeling right away, call Childline on 0800 1111 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

Support in a mental health crisis

• If you’re aged 17 or under and need immediate emotional and practical phone support, call the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Under 18s Crisis Line on 020 3228 5980, weekdays 5pm to 10pm, weekends 9am to 9pm
• If you’re aged 18+ or need out-of-hours support, contact the NHS South London and Maudsley Hospital’s 24/7 mental health crisis line on 0800 731 2864 (option 1) or call 111 to speak to the free NHS helpline

Support if you feel life is no longer worth living

The Papyrus HOPELINEUK offers phone, text and email support for young people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Call them on 0800 068 4141. 9am to 12am 365 days a year.

Page last updated: 09 November 2023