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Young Minds - urgent help for young people

Are you a young person in crisis? If you need support in a crisis, these contacts can help you.

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What is this service?

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.

Use Crisis Messenger

You can also call Childline for free to speak to someone about what's happening and how you're feeling.

Contact Childline

Find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline (England only) for 24-hour advice and support.

Find Your Local Area's Number

If it's an emergency…

If you are in an emergency and there is risk to life (that can be your own or another person's), call 999.

When To Call 999.

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  • Cost: Free

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