With 1 out of every 5 young people suffering from poor mental health, it has never been more important to know where to turn to get help. Here is a list of local and national resources. If you would like extra help, please do contact us on info@healthwatchcamden.co.uk or by calling 020 7383 2404.
Where to Find Help
- young people and their parents or carers can access help and support from Young Minds www.youngminds.org.uk
- young people up to the age of 19 can speak to a counsellor at Childline either by calling 0800 11 11 or through an online chat www.childline.org.uk/get-support/ 1-2-1-counsellor-chat
- Kooth is a service which offers free, safe and anonymous online mental health support for anyone aged 11-18. Young people who live in Camden can get confidential support through a text-based conversation with a qualified counsellor. Sign up at www.kooth.com
- visit the NHS’s Waiting Room website to explore over 300 wellbeing options for young people www.nclwaitingroom.nhs.uk
- Camden Rise have lots of useful information about mental health support for young people www.camdenrise.co.uk/emotionalwellbeing