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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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Are you a young person in crisis? If you need support in a crisis, these contacts can help you.
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Text the YoungMinds Crisis Messenger for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
If you need urgent help, text YM to 85258.
All texts are answered by trained volunteers, with support from experienced clinical supervisors.
Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus.
You can also call Childline for free to speak to someone about what's happening and how you're feeling.
Find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline (England only) for 24-hour advice and support.
If you are in an emergency and there is risk to life (that can be your own or another person's), call 999.
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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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Everyone wants the best for their children, but it can be hard to know what to do as a parent as they grow up. That’s where HENRY comes in. HENRY is an approach to enabling happy and healthy families.
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Find out more about how we can help you access the support you need to live well.