Young Persons’ Resource
Support Organisations
Live Fear free: 0808 801 0800. Free 24 hour helpline, for victims / survivors of domestic or sexual abuse.
Samaritans: 116 123, Free 24 hour service. Most branches are open from 9am till 9pm for face to face contact. Check first with the branch before you visit.
Childline: 0800 1111, Free 24 hour support to anyone under 19years of age.
Papyrus: 0800 068 4141, Free support to anyone under 25. Particularly to young people who are feeling suicidal. Available between 10am till 10pm
The Mix: 0808 808 4994, Free emotional support to young people under 25. Open 2pm till 11pm
The switchboard: 0300 330 0630, Free support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. Open everyday 10am till 10pm
SANEline: 0300 304 7000, Free support to anyone with mental health problems/diagnosis. Everyday 4:30pm till 10:30pm
CALM: 0800 58 58 58. Free support for all men at risk of suicide. Everyday 5pm till midnight.
See “Supporting Organisations” for more help.
Mobile Apps
CALM. Provides help with sleep and meditation.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calm-sleep-meditation/id571800810
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Calm Harm. Provides tasks that help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calm-harm/id961611581
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.calmharm&hl=en_GB
Headspace. Learn to manage feelings and thoughts with life long skills. Everyday mindfulness. Also available on Netflix.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/headspace-mindful-meditation/id493145008
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getsomeheadspace.android&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Clear Fear. Provides a range of ways to manage anxiety. Developed with young people.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/clear-fear/id1437282350
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.org.stem4.clearfear
SAM. Self help app for the mind. Anxiety management.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sam-self-help-app-for-the-mind/id1502571257
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?gl=US&hl=en_GB&id=uk.co.mindgardentech.sam
distrACT. Self-care tips and links to support for those that self-harm and may feel suicidal.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/distract/id1225176329
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.expertselfcare.selfharm&hl=en_GB
Ten Percent Happier. Guided meditations, videos, talks and sleep content to boost your meditation practice.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ten-percent-happier-meditation/id992210239
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.changecollective.tenpercenthappier&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Hollie Guard. Turns your phone into a personal safety device.
Apple https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hollie-guard-personal-safety/id1033851499
Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mm.hollieguard&hl=en_GB&gl=US
Websites
Strut Safe. 0333 335 002, Free phone line to keep women safe walking home.
