Mental health support for children, young people and families
A list of local and national support available. Don't forget, your local school and GP are also available to help.
You can download and print a version of the information on this page:
Local support
| Organisation | Description | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Family Hubs | Advice and practical support across all aspects of family life. | Telephone: 03000 261 111 |
| Education and SEND support | Support for children with special educational needs or disabilities. | Website: Families Information Service |
| Humankind | Health and wellbeing support for LGBT young people (15-24 years). | Telephone: 01325 731 160 Website: Humankind |
| Investing in Children | A children's right organisation, creating spaces to be heard. | Website: Investing in Children |
| Rollercoaster Parent Support | Helping parents to support children (0-25) with emotional or mental health issues. | Telephone: 07377 213 952 Website: Rollercoaster Family Support |
| DurhamWorks | Supporting 16-24 year olds not in education, employment or training. | Telephone: 03000 262 930 Website: DurhamWorks |
| Recovery College Online | Educational resources for people experiencing mental illness. | Website: Recovery College Online |
| Children's Social Care First Contact | Report a concern about a child's welfare. | Telephone: 03000 267 979 Website: Report a concern about a child |
| CAMHS - single point of access | Community mental health teams for children 0-18 years. | Telephone: 03001 239 296 Website: CAMHS - South Durham |
| TEWV - crisis line | 24-hour service for young people experiencing a mental health crisis. | Telephone: 08000 516 171 |
| Durham SEND Information Advice and Support | Provides information and advice to parents/carers of children with SEND. | Telephone: 0191 587 3541 Website: Durham Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information Advice and Support Service |
| Emotional Health and Resilience Team | Emotional health, advice and guidance for 5-19 years. | Telephone: 03000 263 532 |
| County Durham CREE Network | Support and promote health and wellbeing as part of voluntary sector. | Website coming soon. |
| Hub of Hope | UK mental health support database (with local options). | Website: Hub of Hope |
National support
| Organisation | Description |
|---|---|
| Kooth | Free, safe, anonymous online support for young people aged 11+. |
| Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families: Coronavirus supporting young people's mental health | Self-care to look after our own mental health. |
| Charlie Waller Trust Coronavirus and Mental Health | Resources for schools and families. |
| Headspace | Free tools around mindfulness and meditation. |
| Every Mind Matters | Resources to support children and young people's mental health. |
| MindEd for Families | Safe and reliable advice about young people's mental health. |
| YoungMinds | Support for mental health during the pandemic. |
| NHS: Where to get urgent help for mental health | Ring 111 to get medical help near you. |
| The Mix | Free, confidential support for under 25 via online, social or media. |
| PAPYRUS | Confidential support and advice for young people with thoughts of suicide. |
| Mermaids | Supports transgender, non-binary and gender diverse youth from 18-25 years. |
| Hope Again | Safe place to learn from other young people how to cope with grief and feel less alone. |
| Student Space | Support for whatever challenge you're facing regarding mental wellbeing between 18-21 years. |
| BEAT Youthline | Provides support for children and young people with an eating disorder. |
