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The Mix - support for young people

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here 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.

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Who is this for?

Age Group

  • 0-25 years

What is this service?

What we offer:

  • Helpline: Call our free helpline at 0808 808 4994 to talk to trained supporters about any issue that is troubling you. Open daily at 15:00-00:00.

  • Email: You can use our email form at any time. Our trained supporters will respond to you within 24 hours.

  • Crisis Messenger: If you feel like you can’t cope or are worried about how you are feeling, you can contact our crisis messenger at any time for free.

  • One-to-one chat: You can live message our trained helpline supporters about any issue that is troubling you. Open daily at 16:00-23:00.

  • Counselling Services: Short-term help with your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Telephone and web chat services are available. You can book your session online.

If you feel that you want to end your life, please seek immediate help from the emergency services on 999.

You can also contact HopeLine UK on 0800 068 41 41 or Samaritans.

If you are being abused you can contact ChildLine on 0800 1111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

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What people say

Contacting The Mix was the best decision I ever made. I just needed help and picked up the phone.

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