Getting Help – Parenting Support Resource Guide

Please note: In an emergency, call 999 for help or take your child to A&E.  

Sometimes it can be helpful for young people and/or their parents to get some advice/support via helplines. Below is a wide range of services from organisations who can help with parenting support.

Help For Young People

childline.org.uk/about/about-childline/

giveusashout.org/get-help/ or text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (available 24/7)

healthforteens.co.uk/

kooth.com/

A Resource To Support The Mental Health Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex young people

annafreud.org/on-my-mind/lgbtqi-mental-health/

Help For Young People And Adults

samaritans.org/ or call 116 123 (available 24/7)

Help For Parents And Young People

youngminds.org.uk/

How To Speak To Your GP About Mental Health

youngminds.org.uk/young-person/your-guide-to-support/how-to-speak-to-your-gp/

Information and Guidance For Parents About Neurodiversity 

Neurodiversity | Mental health advice for parents | YoungMinds

Information And Guidance For Parents About Gender Identity

Gender Identity & Mental Health | Guide For Parents | YoungMinds

Gender identity | NSPCC 

Advice About Alcohol

drinkaware.co.uk/

Advice About Drugs

talktofrank.com/contact-frank

Advice About Eating Disorders

beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/

Advice About Suicide Concerns

papyrus-uk.org/

Advice About Staying Safe Online

thinkuknow.co.uk/

childnet.com/

saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

Bereavement support

childbereavement.org/

griefencounter.org.uk/

winstonswish.org/

Mindfulness Apps

Headspace

Calm