School Wellbeing Service

Young people

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Some support services which young people may find helpful include:

Some websites which young people may find helpful include:

Action for Happiness
Winstons Wish
Students Against Depression
Anna Freud - On My Mind
The Island - youth groups, supportive environments and mentoring services for vulnerable children and young people in York, giving them the chance to fulfil their potential. Telephone: 01904 628449 or telephone: 07595 695559 email: [email protected]
Yormind - support website to support all mental health matter for under 25s
The go-to for healthy minds in North Yorkshire - home of wellbeing and mental health for young people in North Yorkshire. We're here to help you find the right help and support for you, to help you stay well, whatever is going on in your life
Buzz Compass - compass offers a confidential text messaging service to young people aged 11-18 across North Yorkshire. Text telephone: 07520 631168 for confidential advice, support and signposting from a wellbeing worker within one working day via text
Young Minds
Anxiety BC
York Mind - Young People's Service
Refuge Against York - 4 Corners - 4 Corners is a group for secondary aged people from refugee, asylum seeker or migrant backgrounds

Some apps which young people may find helpful include:

Some helplines which young people may find helpful include:

Childline - a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Telephone: 0800 1111 (7.30am to 3.30am every day)
Samaritans - a free phone line, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Offering emotional support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts. Telephone: 01904 116 123
Young Minds - text telephone: 07483 167931. They will text you back within 48 hours. This is a counselling service for 16 to 25-year-olds. Contact the service by email: [email protected] or telephone: 01904 643364 option 1
The Mix - support service for young people aged up to 25-years-old. Help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, homelessness to finding a job. 24/7 text helpline Text THEMIX to telephone: 85258. For the Helpline telephone: 0808 808 4994 (3.00pm to midnight every day)
Papyrus - provides support, practical advice and information to people up to the age of 35 who are worried about themselves, or to anyone who is worried about a young person. Telephone: 0800 068 4141 the HOPEline is open 9.00am to midnight
Crisis - a free phone line, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For all ages, offering support for anyone in a mental health emergency telephone: 0800 0516 171.