Who can I talk to in a crisis?
If you or someone you know is facing a crisis, it’s important to reach out for help as soon as possible. Whether you’re struggling with mental health, feeling overwhelmed, or dealing with an urgent situation, support is available.
We’ve gathered a list of trusted resources where you can find professional guidance, crisis helplines, and support networks. These organizations are here to listen, provide advice, and help you navigate difficult times.
CEOPS (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) The place to report any concerns about online sexual abuse and grooming.
Childline is a counselling service for children and young people, offering information, advice and support to anyone up to their 19th birthday. Topics children can speak about confidentially include bullying, abuse, safety and the law.
Winston’s Wish provides specialist child bereavement support services across the UK, supporting grieving children and their families. This includes in-depth therapeutic support in individual, group and residential settings, as well as a Freephone National Helpline.
Cruse offers telephone, email and website support for all bereaved people of any age. There is a Freephone national helpline and local services, and a website (hopeagain.org.uk) specifically for children and young people.
Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community offering free, safe and anonymous online support for young people struggling with anxiety and other mental health issues.
PAPYRUS is the UK Charity for the prevention of young suicide. We provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through our helpline, HOPELINEUK.
Samaritans provide emotional support to anyone of any age in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. 24-hour helpline, 365 days a year.
Young people told us that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves.