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A confidential support service for young people aged 11 to 21, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning or unsure of their sexuality or gender identity.

A substance misuse service for under 18’s facing problems with drugs or alcohol, we will listen and help you work through them. Referral and crisis line: 0800 5999591 (this is a free 24 confidential helpline. If you are a young person struggling and need someone to talk to about your substance use then please contact us- we are here to help

Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.’  Helpline 0800 1111.  The Childline website has lots of information on a variety of issues such as bullying, abuse, feelings, relationships, home and school life.

People contact us about all aspects of family life that include all stages of a child’s development, issues with schools and parenting/relationship support. We also respond when life becomes more complicated and provide support around family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying at school, teenage risky behaviour and mental health concerns of both parents and their children. We provide a 24 hour helpline, advice website, live chat and parenting/relationship support groups.

Helpline 0808 800 2222

Grief Encounter is a leading UK bereavement charity, offering free, professional support to bereaved children, young people and their families. They offer face-face and online therapeutic services, including grieftalk, their national, free helpline, open weekdays, 9am – 9pm which can be reached on 0808 802 0111 or via grieftalk@griefencounter.org.uk. They also offer best practice bereavement training and support to schools, professionals and organisations.

Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self-harm, their friends and families and professionals.

Your online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe, and anonymous support.

Chat to our helpful team about anything that’s on your mind. Message us or have a live chat.

Providing information and support to help people with issues around self harming. Information and support for individuals and those supporting them.

No Limits is a charity which offers free and confidential information, advice, counselling, support and advocacy for children and young people under 26 who live in Southampton and Hampshire. All services are confidential and free to young people.

A free, confidential and friendly service, offering information, support and counselling for young people aged 11-25 who live in the Portsmouth, Havant or surrounding areas.

Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide. They provide advice on marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting.

Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.  We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Call for free on 116 123

Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.

Text Shout to 85258

We offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies, an inner feeling of strength and increased self esteem to encourage healing, recovery and moving forward with life. We also keep details of counsellors, agencies and support groups throughout the UK. Much of SupportLine’s work involves supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual, emotional and physical abuse.

Helpline 01708 765200

Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people. Texting service available for free 24/7 support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.